ZIP Code 37205
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Nashville · Davidson County · Tennessee
- Population
- 24,057
- Median income
- $139,152
- Median home value
- $953,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 76.5%
- Land area
- 37.6 sq mi
640/sq mi
▲ 82% vs US
higher than 95% of US ZIPs
▲ 243% vs US
higher than 97% of US ZIPs
Median age 48.7
Chicago
ZIP code 37205 in Nashville, Tennessee has a population of 24,057. The median household income is $139,152, which is 82% above the national average. Median home value is $953,300, 243% above the US average. 76.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 37205 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 37.6 square miles in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee. The area is home to 24,057 residents, producing a population density of 640 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 37205 against Tennessee and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37205 sits at $139,152 (109% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $107,106. The poverty rate stands at 6.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $953,300 (285% above the state average) with median rent at $1,920 per month, and 67.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37205 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 76.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.7, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Davidson County, so you can benchmark 37205 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 37205
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37205.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
180 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
114 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
75 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
73 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 56
Accommodation and food services
56 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 37205, 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
24,057
Population
37.6
Area (sq mi)
640
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37205?
48.7
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
4.9%
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?
$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
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?
12,641
Total Housing Units
11,753
Occupied Units
888
Vacant Units
2.08
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 37205 vs 37215 →
| 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 |
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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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