ZIP Code 37204
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Nashville · Davidson County · Tennessee
- Population
- 12,031
- Median income
- $109,580
- Median home value
- $907,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 77.2%
- Land area
- 19.2 sq mi
628/sq mi
▲ 44% vs US
higher than 86% of US ZIPs
▲ 226% vs US
higher than 97% of US ZIPs
Median age 30.8
Chicago
ZIP code 37204 in Nashville, Tennessee has a population of 12,031. The median household income is $109,580, which is 44% above the national average. Median home value is $907,500, 226% above the US average. 77.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 37204 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 19.2 square miles in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee. The area is home to 12,031 residents, producing a population density of 628 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 37204 against Tennessee and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37204 sits at $109,580 (65% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $82,525. The poverty rate stands at 5.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $907,500 (267% above the state average) with median rent at $1,684 per month, and 56.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37204 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 77.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.8, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Davidson County, so you can benchmark 37204 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 37204
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37204.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
146 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
144 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
117 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
109 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
105 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 37204, Nashville, 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
12,031
Population
19.2
Area (sq mi)
628
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37204?
30.8
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
6.1%
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?
$109,580
Median Household Income
+65% vs state
$82,525
Per Capita Income
5.8%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
17.4 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
8,016
Total Housing Units
7,322
Occupied Units
694
Vacant Units
2.04
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$907,500
Median Home Value
+267% vs state
$1,684
Median Rent
1993
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
-7.3%
YoY Change (2024)
426
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+326%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 37204 have decreased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +326% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.8% | 300 |
| 2021 | +9.8% | 330 |
| 2022 | +14.8% | 379 |
| 2023 | +21.4% | 460 |
| 2024 | -7.3% | 426 |
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 1,120 business establishments in ZIP 37204, employing approximately 19,597 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,546,961,000.
1,120
Businesses
19,597
Employees
$1.5B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 146 | 13.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 144 | 12.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 117 | 10.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 109 | 9.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 105 | 9.4% |
| Construction | 78 | 7.0% |
| Information | 65 | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 62 | 5.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 61 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 57 | 5.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 51 | 4.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 38 | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 32 | 2.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 28 | 2.5% |
| Educational services | 15 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 10 | 0.9% |
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 37204 vs 37220 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37220 | Nashville, TN | 5,786 | 2.8 mi |
| 37212 | Nashville, TN | 20,148 | 2.4 mi |
| 37203 | Nashville, TN | 11,883 | 3.1 mi |
| 37201 | Nashville, TN | 2,137 | 4.1 mi |
| 37243 | Nashville, TN | 0 | 4.1 mi |
| 37213 | Nashville, TN | 218 | 4.1 mi |
| 37219 | Nashville, TN | 1,162 | 4.2 mi |
| 37240 | Nashville, TN | 754 | 3.2 mi |
| 37246 | Nashville, TN | 0 | 3.8 mi |
| 37210 | Nashville, TN | 16,067 | 3.4 mi |
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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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