PlainZIP

Whites Creek, TN · standard

ZIP Code 37189

Davidson County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

3,320
50/sq mi
$87,047
Median income
$383,200
Median home value
39.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Whites Creek pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 30%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 22%
home value, US ZIPs
50
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37189 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 37189 covers 66.3 square miles in Whites Creek, Davidson County, Tennessee (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,320 residents on file, a density of 50 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 37189 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,047 (31% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $46,245. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $383,200 (55% above the state average) with median rent at $1,367 per month, and 76.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.6, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Davidson County, letting you compare 37189 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 37189

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Whites Creek, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37189.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 37189, Whites Creek, TN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,320

Population

66.3

Area (sq mi)

50

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 37189?

46.6

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 54.4%
African American 40.7%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$87,047

Median Household Income

+31% vs state

$46,245

Per Capita Income

6.3%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 37189 ranks nationally

Whites Creek, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$87,047 Top 30% higher than 70% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,629

Total Housing Units

1,505

Occupied Units

124

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.9%
Renter 23.1%

$383,200

Median Home Value

+55% vs state

$1,367

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-14.5%

YoY Change (2024)

325

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+225%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 37189 have decreased 14.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +225% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.4% 221
2021 +16.6% 257
2022 +24.4% 320
2023 +18.8% 380
2024 -14.5% 325

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 56 business establishments in ZIP 37189, employing approximately 1,361 people with a combined annual payroll of $88,945,000.

56

Businesses

1,361

Employees

$88.9M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 11 19.6%
Transportation and warehousing 7 12.5%
Wholesale trade 6 10.7%
Accommodation and food services 5 8.9%
Information 4 7.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 7.1%
Retail trade 3 5.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 5.4%
Health care and social assistance 3 5.4%
Other services (except public administration) 3 5.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 37189 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37189 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 37189 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 37189 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
37207 Nashville, TN 34,880 4.4 mi
37228 Nashville, TN 1,160 6.1 mi
37208 Nashville, TN 16,067 7.2 mi
37080 Joelton, TN 7,384 5.9 mi
37218 Nashville, TN 14,855 6.2 mi
37246 Nashville, TN 0 8.6 mi
37115 Madison, TN 37,316 7.6 mi
37240 Nashville, TN 754 9.4 mi
37219 Nashville, TN 1,162 8.2 mi
37072 Goodlettsville, TN 30,215 7.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Davidson County

37013 standard
Antioch, TN
Pop: 78,406
37211 standard
Nashville, TN
Pop: 74,755
37115 standard
Madison, TN
Pop: 37,316
37221 standard
Nashville, TN
Pop: 36,610
37209 standard
Nashville, TN
Pop: 35,457
37076 standard
Hermitage, TN
Pop: 35,230

Related Areas

Davidson County Whites Creek, TN Tennessee

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 37189 in? ▼
ZIP code 37189 (Whites Creek) is located in Davidson County, Tennessee. Davidson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/davidson-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37189? ▼
ZIP code 37189 in Whites Creek, TN has a population of 3,320 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37189? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 37189 is $87,047, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37189? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 37189 is $383,200, which is 38% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37189? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 37189 is White at 54.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37189? ▼
ZIP code 37189 has 56 business establishments employing approximately 1,361 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37189? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37189 are: Construction (11), Transportation and warehousing (7), Wholesale trade (6). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37189? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37189 decreased by 14.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 225%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 37189? ▼
In ZIP code 37189, 67.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 37189? ▼
In ZIP code 37189, approximately 76.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37189? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37189 is 6.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.