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Nashville, TN · standard

ZIP Code 37205

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

24,057
640/sq mi
$139,152
Median income
$953,300
Median home value
76.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Nashville pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 5%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 3%
home value, US ZIPs
640
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37205 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 37205 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, with 24,057 residents across 37.6 square miles, a density of 640 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 37205 skews affluent, with a median household income of $139,152 (109% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $107,106. Local economic indicators show a 6.6% poverty rate alongside 3.2% unemployment. Housing costs here run $953,300 for a typical home value (285% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,920 a month; 67.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 76.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.7, and the average commute is 21 minutes. To put 37205 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Davidson County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 37205

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Nashville, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37205.

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 37205, 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

24,057

Population

37.6

Area (sq mi)

640

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 37205?

48.7

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

4.9%

Foreign-Born

White 90.4%
African American 2.8%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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?

$139,152

Median Household Income

+109% vs state

$107,106

Per Capita Income

6.6%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

20.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 37205 ranks nationally

Nashville, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$139,152 Top 5% higher than 95% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 83.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 76.5%

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

What does housing look like?

12,641

Total Housing Units

11,753

Occupied Units

888

Vacant Units

2.08

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.8%
Renter 32.2%

$953,300

Median Home Value

+285% vs state

$1,920

Median Rent

1971

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

+8.2%

YoY Change (2024)

371

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+271%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 37205 have increased 8.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +271% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.1% 243
2021 +11.7% 271
2022 +26.1% 342
2023 +0.2% 343
2024 +8.2% 371

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 796 business establishments in ZIP 37205, employing approximately 14,752 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,240,118,000.

796

Businesses

14,752

Employees

$1.2B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 180 22.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 114 14.3%
Other services (except public administration) 75 9.4%
Retail trade 73 9.2%
Accommodation and food services 56 7.0%
Construction 54 6.8%
Finance and insurance 54 6.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 47 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 40 5.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 28 3.5%
Educational services 22 2.8%
Wholesale trade 18 2.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 10 1.3%
Transportation and warehousing 9 1.1%
Information 7 0.9%
Manufacturing 6 0.8%

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 37205 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 37205 ranks #2 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 37205 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 37205 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
37215 Nashville, TN 21,190 2.9 mi
37209 Nashville, TN 35,457 4.1 mi
37212 Nashville, TN 20,148 4.3 mi
37240 Nashville, TN 754 4.4 mi
37204 Nashville, TN 12,031 5.5 mi
37218 Nashville, TN 14,855 6.7 mi
37203 Nashville, TN 11,883 5.3 mi
37246 Nashville, TN 0 5.6 mi
37208 Nashville, TN 16,067 5.8 mi
37220 Nashville, TN 5,786 6.0 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 Nashville, TN Tennessee

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 37205 in? ▼
ZIP code 37205 (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 37205? ▼
ZIP code 37205 in Nashville, TN has a population of 24,057 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37205? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 37205 is $139,152, which is 82% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37205? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 37205 is $953,300, which is 243% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37205? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 37205 is White at 90.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37205? ▼
ZIP code 37205 has 796 business establishments employing approximately 14,752 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37205? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37205 are: Health care and social assistance (180), Professional, scientific, and technical services (114), Other services (except public administration) (75). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37205? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37205 increased by 8.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 271%. 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 37205? ▼
In ZIP code 37205, 83.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 76.5% 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 37205? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37205 is 20.8 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 37205? ▼
In ZIP code 37205, approximately 67.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37205? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37205 is 6.6% 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.