ZIP Code 37189

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Whites Creek · Davidson County · Tennessee

Population
3,320

50/sq mi

Median income
$87,047

▲ 14% vs US

higher than 70% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$383,200

▲ 38% vs US

higher than 78% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
39.2%

Median age 46.6

Land area
66.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 37189 in Whites Creek, Tennessee has a population of 3,320. The median household income is $87,047, which is 14% above the national average. Median home value is $383,200, 38% above the US average. 39.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 37189 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 66.3 square miles in Whites Creek, Davidson County, Tennessee. The area is home to 3,320 residents, producing a population density of 50 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 37189 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37189 sits at $87,047 (31% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $46,245. The poverty rate stands at 6.3% and the unemployment rate at 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 direct signal of whether 37189 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 39.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Davidson County, so you can benchmark 37189 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 37189

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,320

Population

66.3

Area (sq mi)

50

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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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

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)

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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Whites Creek, TN

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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