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 Moderate-density area
- $87,047
- Median income Above-median income area
- $383,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 39.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 37189 (Whites Creek, TN) fell -14.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 380.4 in 2023 to 325.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,245. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.3% and unemployment is 3.1%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $383,200 (55% above the average Tennessee ZIP), while 76.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,367.
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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Davidson County, so 37189 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
7 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Information 4
Information
4 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 37189?
46.6
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
2.2%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$46,245
Per Capita Income
6.3%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 37189 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Whites Creek, TN household income vs. every Tennessee ZIP code
Median household income among 593 reporting Tennessee ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$87,047 Top 15% higher than 85% of 593 Tennessee ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,629housing units
1,629
Total Housing Units
1,505
Occupied Units
124
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$383,200
Median Home Value
+55% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 37189 vs 37207 →
ZIP 37189 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37115
Madison (37115)
37,316 residents
- 37207
Nashville (37207)
34,880 residents
- 37072
Goodlettsville (37072)
30,215 residents
- 37208
Nashville (37208)
16,067 residents
- 37218 14,855
Nashville (37218)
14,855 residents
- 37080 7,384
Joelton (37080)
7,384 residents
- 37189 3,320
Whites Creek (37189)
3,320 residents
- 37219 1,162
Nashville (37219)
1,162 residents
- 37228 1,160
Nashville (37228)
1,160 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37189 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37189 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37219
Nashville (37219)
$105,476 median income
- 37080
Joelton (37080)
$87,963 median income
- 37189
Whites Creek (37189)
$87,047 median income
- 37072
Goodlettsville (37072)
$78,123 median income
- 37208
Nashville (37208)
$65,556 median income
- 37218
Nashville (37218)
$61,919 median income
- 37207
Nashville (37207)
$61,744 median income
- 37228
Nashville (37228)
$60,378 median income
- 37115
Madison (37115)
$54,566 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 37189, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,320 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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