Nashville, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37203
Davidson County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,883
- 1,094/sq mi High-density area
- $71,281
- Median income Near-median income area
- $549,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 70.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Nashville pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 49th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 11%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,094
- people per sq mi
- 19%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37203 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 37203 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, home to 11,883 residents across 10.9 square miles, a density of 1,094 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 37203 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,281 (7% above the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $82,295. The poverty rate is 21.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $549,000 (122% above the average Tennessee ZIP), with only 19.3% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,004.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 70.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.4, and the average commute is 17 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Davidson County, so 37203 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 37203
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Nashville, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37203.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
512 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
352 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
349 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
343 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
227 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 37203, Nashville, 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
11,883
Population
10.9
Area (sq mi)
1,094
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37203?
30.4
Median Age
52.0%
Male
48.0%
Female
10.2%
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?
$71,281
Median Household Income
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$82,295
Per Capita Income
21.7%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
17.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 37203 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Nashville, 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)
$71,281 Top 32% higher than 68% 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
18,304housing units
18,304
Total Housing Units
14,683
Occupied Units
3,621
Vacant Units
1.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$549,000
Median Home Value
+122% vs state ZIP avg
$2,004
Median Rent
2013
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 2,824 business establishments in ZIP 37203, employing approximately 81,719 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,859,534,000.
2,824
Businesses
81,719
Employees
$7.9B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 512 | 18.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 352 | 12.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 349 | 12.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 343 | 12.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 227 | 8.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 195 | 6.9% |
| Retail trade | 157 | 5.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 154 | 5.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 136 | 4.8% |
| Information | 130 | 4.6% |
| Construction | 66 | 2.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 60 | 2.1% |
| Manufacturing | 45 | 1.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 45 | 1.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 29 | 1.0% |
| Educational services | 21 | 0.7% |
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 37203 vs 37246 →
ZIP 37203 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37212
Nashville (37212)
20,148 residents
- 37208
Nashville (37208)
16,067 residents
- 37204
Nashville (37204)
12,031 residents
- 37203
Nashville (37203)
11,883 residents
- 37201 2,137
Nashville (37201)
2,137 residents
- 37219 1,162
Nashville (37219)
1,162 residents
- 37228 1,160
Nashville (37228)
1,160 residents
- 37240 754
Nashville (37240)
754 residents
- 37213 218
Nashville (37213)
218 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37203 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37203 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37201
Nashville (37201)
$114,229 median income
- 37204
Nashville (37204)
$109,580 median income
- 37219
Nashville (37219)
$105,476 median income
- 37212
Nashville (37212)
$95,145 median income
- 37203
Nashville (37203)
$71,281 median income
- 37208
Nashville (37208)
$65,556 median income
- 37228
Nashville (37228)
$60,378 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 37203 ranks #5 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37246 | Nashville, TN | 0 | 0.7 mi |
| 37240 | Nashville, TN | 754 | 0.9 mi |
| 37243 | Nashville, TN | 0 | 1.2 mi |
| 37219 | Nashville, TN | 1,162 | 1.3 mi |
| 37212 | Nashville, TN | 20,148 | 1.2 mi |
| 37201 | Nashville, TN | 2,137 | 1.4 mi |
| 37213 | Nashville, TN | 218 | 1.8 mi |
| 37208 | Nashville, TN | 16,067 | 2.2 mi |
| 37204 | Nashville, TN | 12,031 | 3.1 mi |
| 37228 | Nashville, TN | 1,160 | 3.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 37203, 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 (11,883 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 37203 in?
ZIP code 37203 (Nashville) 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 37203?
ZIP code 37203 in Nashville, TN has a population of 11,883 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37203?
The median household income in ZIP 37203 is $71,281, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37203?
The median home value in ZIP 37203 is $549,000, which is 97% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37203?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37203 is White at 66.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37203?
ZIP code 37203 has 2,824 business establishments employing approximately 81,719 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37203?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37203 are: Health care and social assistance (512), Professional, scientific, and technical services (352), Arts, entertainment, and recreation (349). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 37203?
In ZIP code 37203, 77.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 70.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 37203?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37203 is 17.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 37203?
In ZIP code 37203, approximately 19.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 80.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37203?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37203 is 21.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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