ZIP Code 37209
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Nashville · Davidson County · Tennessee
- Population
- 35,457
- Median income
- $81,423
- Median home value
- $529,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 60.0%
- Land area
- 94.1 sq mi
377/sq mi
▲ 7% vs US
higher than 64% of US ZIPs
▲ 90% vs US
higher than 88% of US ZIPs
Median age 33.4
Chicago
ZIP code 37209 in Nashville, Tennessee has a population of 35,457. The median household income is $81,423, which is 7% above the national average. Median home value is $529,800, 90% above the US average. 60.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 37209 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 94.1 square miles in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee. The area is home to 35,457 residents, producing a population density of 377 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 37209 against Tennessee and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37209 sits at $81,423 (23% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $60,908. The poverty rate stands at 10.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $529,800 (114% above the state average) with median rent at $1,708 per month, and 46.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37209 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 60.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Davidson County, so you can benchmark 37209 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 37209
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37209.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
172 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
157 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
146 establishments
- Construction
Construction
101 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
86 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 37209, 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
35,457
Population
94.1
Area (sq mi)
377
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37209?
33.4
Median Age
47.4%
Male
52.6%
Female
10.6%
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?
$81,423
Median Household Income
+23% vs state
$60,908
Per Capita Income
10.4%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
22.7 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?
22,000
Total Housing Units
20,049
Occupied Units
1,951
Vacant Units
1.83
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$529,800
Median Home Value
+114% vs state
$1,708
Median Rent
1997
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
+4.6%
YoY Change (2024)
435
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+335%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 37209 have increased 4.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +335% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.9% | 305 |
| 2021 | +9.8% | 335 |
| 2022 | +24.0% | 415 |
| 2023 | +0.2% | 416 |
| 2024 | +4.6% | 435 |
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 1,162 business establishments in ZIP 37209, employing approximately 24,381 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,553,873,000.
1,162
Businesses
24,381
Employees
$1.6B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 172 | 14.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 157 | 13.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 146 | 12.6% |
| Construction | 101 | 8.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 86 | 7.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 80 | 6.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 74 | 6.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 58 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 56 | 4.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 50 | 4.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 44 | 3.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 41 | 3.5% |
| Manufacturing | 35 | 3.0% |
| Information | 32 | 2.8% |
| Educational services | 17 | 1.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 9 | 0.8% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.3% |
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 37209 vs 37218 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37218 | Nashville, TN | 14,855 | 3.9 mi |
| 37205 | Nashville, TN | 24,057 | 4.1 mi |
| 37240 | Nashville, TN | 754 | 6.5 mi |
| 37246 | Nashville, TN | 0 | 7.3 mi |
| 37208 | Nashville, TN | 16,067 | 6.5 mi |
| 37143 | Pegram, TN | 3,818 | 6.4 mi |
| 37203 | Nashville, TN | 11,883 | 7.3 mi |
| 37212 | Nashville, TN | 20,148 | 6.9 mi |
| 37243 | Nashville, TN | 0 | 7.8 mi |
| 37219 | Nashville, TN | 1,162 | 7.8 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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