Nashville, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37211
Davidson County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 74,755
- 1,350/sq mi High-density area
- $71,399
- Median income Near-median income area
- $406,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 43.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Nashville pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.
- 49th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 20%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,350
- people per sq mi
- 49%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37211 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 37211 (Nashville, TN) rose +5.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 336.7 in 2023 to 356.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 37211 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, with 74,755 residents across 55.4 square miles, a density of 1,350 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 37211 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,399 (7% above the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,947. The poverty rate is 16.1%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $406,100 (64% above the average Tennessee ZIP), with only 49.2% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,515.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Davidson County, so 37211 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 37211
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Nashville, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37211.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
307 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
231 establishments
- Construction
Construction
209 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
209 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
185 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 37211, 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
74,755
Population
55.4
Area (sq mi)
1,350
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37211?
32.5
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
26.6%
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?
$71,399
Median Household Income
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$38,947
Per Capita Income
16.1%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
25.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 37211 ranks nationally
Nashville, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$71,399 49th percentile higher than 49% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
35,911housing units
35,911
Total Housing Units
32,716
Occupied Units
3,195
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$406,100
Median Home Value
+64% vs state ZIP avg
$1,515
Median Rent
1980
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
+5.9%
YoY Change (2024)
357
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+257%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 37211 have increased 5.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +257% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.7% | 237 |
| 2021 | +14.6% | 271 |
| 2022 | +20.1% | 326 |
| 2023 | +3.3% | 337 |
| 2024 | +5.9% | 357 |
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 2,062 business establishments in ZIP 37211, employing approximately 44,705 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,465,058,000.
2,062
Businesses
44,705
Employees
$2.5B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 307 | 14.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 231 | 11.2% |
| Construction | 209 | 10.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 209 | 10.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 185 | 9.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 176 | 8.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 140 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 134 | 6.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 114 | 5.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 97 | 4.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 67 | 3.3% |
| Manufacturing | 57 | 2.8% |
| Information | 50 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 37 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 25 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 21 | 1.0% |
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 37211 vs 37220 →
ZIP 37211 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37013
Antioch (37013)
78,406 residents
- 37211
Nashville (37211)
74,755 residents
- 37027
Brentwood (37027)
49,035 residents
- 37217 29,599
Nashville (37217)
29,599 residents
- 37206 25,699
Nashville (37206)
25,699 residents
- 37215 21,190
Nashville (37215)
21,190 residents
- 37212 20,148
Nashville (37212)
20,148 residents
- 37210 16,067
Nashville (37210)
16,067 residents
- 37204 12,031
Nashville (37204)
12,031 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37211 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37211 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37220
Nashville (37220)
$180,417 median income
- 37215
Nashville (37215)
$155,863 median income
- 37027
Brentwood (37027)
$154,578 median income
- 37204
Nashville (37204)
$109,580 median income
- 37206
Nashville (37206)
$96,169 median income
- 37212
Nashville (37212)
$95,145 median income
- 37013
Antioch (37013)
$72,755 median income
- 37211 $71,399
Nashville (37211)
$71,399 median income
- 37217 $62,796
Nashville (37217)
$62,796 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 37211 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37220 | Nashville, TN | 5,786 | 3.2 mi |
| 37210 | Nashville, TN | 16,067 | 5.4 mi |
| 37204 | Nashville, TN | 12,031 | 3.9 mi |
| 37217 | Nashville, TN | 29,599 | 4.5 mi |
| 37013 | Antioch, TN | 78,406 | 5.3 mi |
| 37206 | Nashville, TN | 25,699 | 7.9 mi |
| 37215 | Nashville, TN | 21,190 | 6.3 mi |
| 37027 | Brentwood, TN | 49,035 | 5.8 mi |
| 37213 | Nashville, TN | 218 | 7.3 mi |
| 37212 | Nashville, TN | 20,148 | 6.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 37211, 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 (74,755 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 37211 in?
ZIP code 37211 (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 37211?
ZIP code 37211 in Nashville, TN has a population of 74,755 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37211?
The median household income in ZIP 37211 is $71,399, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37211?
The median home value in ZIP 37211 is $406,100, which is 46% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37211?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37211 is White at 51.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 27.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37211?
ZIP code 37211 has 2,062 business establishments employing approximately 44,705 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37211?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37211 are: Retail trade (307), Health care and social assistance (231), Construction (209). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37211?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37211 increased by 5.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 257%. 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 37211?
In ZIP code 37211, 63.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.9% 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 37211?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37211 is 25.4 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 37211?
In ZIP code 37211, approximately 49.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37211?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37211 is 16.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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