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Nashville, TN · standard

ZIP Code 37212

Davidson County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

20,148
2,805/sq mi
$95,145
Median income
$963,800
Median home value
78.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Nashville pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 22%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 3%
home value, US ZIPs
2,805
people per sq mi
41%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37212 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 37212 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, with 20,148 residents across 7.2 square miles, a density of 2,805 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 37212 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $95,145 (43% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $59,026. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.0%. Median home value sits at $963,800 (289% above the state average), median rent at $1,660 a month, and owner-occupancy at 41.0%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 78.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 23.3, and the average commute is 17 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 37212, plus 6 more within Davidson County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 37212

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Nashville, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37212.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 37212, 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

20,148

Population

7.2

Area (sq mi)

2,805

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 37212?

23.3

Median Age

44.1%

Male

55.9%

Female

9.2%

Foreign-Born

White 71.4%
African American 11.1%
Asian 9.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

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

How ZIP 37212 ranks nationally

Nashville, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$95,145 Top 22% higher than 78% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 86.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 78.6%

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

Owner 41.0%
Renter 59.0%

$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

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ZIP 37212 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37212 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 37212 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 37212 ranks #4 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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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Pop: 78,406
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Pop: 74,755
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Pop: 37,316
37221 standard
Nashville, TN
Pop: 36,610
37209 standard
Nashville, TN
Pop: 35,457
37076 standard
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Pop: 35,230

Related Areas

Davidson County Nashville, TN Tennessee

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 37212 in? ▼
ZIP code 37212 (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 37212? ▼
ZIP code 37212 in Nashville, TN has a population of 20,148 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37212? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 37212 is $95,145, which is 25% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37212? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 37212 is $963,800, which is 246% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37212? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 37212 is White at 71.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37212? ▼
ZIP code 37212 has 735 business establishments employing approximately 14,262 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37212? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37212 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (136), Arts, entertainment, and recreation (105), Other services (except public administration) (89). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37212? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37212 decreased by 3.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 333%. 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 37212? ▼
In ZIP code 37212, 86.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 78.6% 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 37212? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37212 is 16.9 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 37212? ▼
In ZIP code 37212, approximately 41.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 59.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37212? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37212 is 11.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.