ZIP Code 37212
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Nashville · Davidson County · Tennessee
- Population
- 20,148
- Median income
- $95,145
- Median home value
- $963,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 78.6%
- Land area
- 7.2 sq mi
2,805/sq mi
▲ 25% vs US
higher than 78% of US ZIPs
▲ 246% vs US
higher than 97% of US ZIPs
Median age 23.3
Chicago
ZIP code 37212 in Nashville, Tennessee has a population of 20,148. The median household income is $95,145, which is 25% above the national average. Median home value is $963,800, 246% above the US average. 78.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 37212 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 7.2 square miles in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee. The area is home to 20,148 residents, producing a population density of 2,805 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 37212 against Tennessee and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37212 sits at $95,145 (43% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $59,026. The poverty rate stands at 11.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $963,800 (289% above the state average) with median rent at $1,660 per month, and 41.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37212 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 78.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 23.3, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Davidson County, so you can benchmark 37212 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 37212
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37212.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
136 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
105 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
89 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
81 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
65 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 37212, 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
20,148
Population
7.2
Area (sq mi)
2,805
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37212?
23.3
Median Age
44.1%
Male
55.9%
Female
9.2%
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?
$95,145
Median Household Income
+43% vs state
$59,026
Per Capita Income
11.6%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
16.9 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?
8,288
Total Housing Units
6,822
Occupied Units
1,466
Vacant Units
1.86
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$963,800
Median Home Value
+289% vs state
$1,660
Median Rent
1969
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
-3.9%
YoY Change (2024)
433
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+333%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 37212 have decreased 3.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +333% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.0% | 310 |
| 2021 | +5.2% | 326 |
| 2022 | +27.3% | 415 |
| 2023 | +8.7% | 451 |
| 2024 | -3.9% | 433 |
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 735 business establishments in ZIP 37212, employing approximately 14,262 people with a combined annual payroll of $924,157,000.
735
Businesses
14,262
Employees
$924.2M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 136 | 18.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 105 | 14.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 89 | 12.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 81 | 11.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 65 | 8.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 61 | 8.3% |
| Information | 49 | 6.7% |
| Retail trade | 38 | 5.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 31 | 4.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 2.7% |
| Educational services | 19 | 2.6% |
| Construction | 13 | 1.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 1.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 0.7% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 0.4% |
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 37212 vs 37240 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37240 | Nashville, TN | 754 | 0.8 mi |
| 37203 | Nashville, TN | 11,883 | 1.2 mi |
| 37246 | Nashville, TN | 0 | 1.9 mi |
| 37243 | Nashville, TN | 0 | 2.4 mi |
| 37208 | Nashville, TN | 16,067 | 3.1 mi |
| 37219 | Nashville, TN | 1,162 | 2.5 mi |
| 37204 | Nashville, TN | 12,031 | 2.4 mi |
| 37201 | Nashville, TN | 2,137 | 2.6 mi |
| 37228 | Nashville, TN | 1,160 | 4.2 mi |
| 37213 | Nashville, TN | 218 | 2.9 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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