Nashville, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37209
Davidson County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 35,457
- 377/sq mi High-density area
- $81,423
- Median income Near-median income area
- $529,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 60.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Nashville pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 36%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 12%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 377
- people per sq mi
- 47%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37209 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 37209 (Nashville, TN) rose +4.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 416.4 in 2023 to 435.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 37209 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, with 35,457 residents across 94.1 square miles, a density of 377 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 37209 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,423 (23% above the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $60,908. The poverty rate is 10.4%, with unemployment at 2.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $529,800 (114% above the average Tennessee ZIP), with only 46.9% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,708.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 60.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Davidson County, so 37209 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 37209
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Nashville, TN
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$60,908
Per Capita Income
10.4%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
22.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 37209 ranks nationally
Nashville, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$81,423 Top 36% higher than 64% of 30,318 US 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
22,000housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 37209 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37209
Nashville (37209)
35,457 residents
- 37205
Nashville (37205)
24,057 residents
- 37212
Nashville (37212)
20,148 residents
- 37208
Nashville (37208)
16,067 residents
- 37218
Nashville (37218)
14,855 residents
- 37203 11,883
Nashville (37203)
11,883 residents
- 37143 3,818
Pegram (37143)
3,818 residents
- 37219 1,162
Nashville (37219)
1,162 residents
- 37240 754
Nashville (37240)
754 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37209 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37209 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37205
Nashville (37205)
$139,152 median income
- 37219
Nashville (37219)
$105,476 median income
- 37143
Pegram (37143)
$96,929 median income
- 37212
Nashville (37212)
$95,145 median income
- 37209
Nashville (37209)
$81,423 median income
- 37203
Nashville (37203)
$71,281 median income
- 37208
Nashville (37208)
$65,556 median income
- 37218
Nashville (37218)
$61,919 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 37209 ranks #5 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 37209, 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 (35,457 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 37209 in?
ZIP code 37209 (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 37209?
ZIP code 37209 in Nashville, TN has a population of 35,457 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37209?
The median household income in ZIP 37209 is $81,423, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37209?
The median home value in ZIP 37209 is $529,800, which is 90% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37209?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37209 is White at 66.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37209?
ZIP code 37209 has 1,162 business establishments employing approximately 24,381 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37209?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37209 are: Retail trade (172), Accommodation and food services (157), Other services (except public administration) (146). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37209?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37209 increased by 4.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 335%. 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 37209?
In ZIP code 37209, 76.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 60.0% 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 37209?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37209 is 22.7 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 37209?
In ZIP code 37209, approximately 46.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 53.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37209?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37209 is 10.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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