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 High-density area
- $95,145
- Median income Above-median income area
- $963,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 78.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 37212 (Nashville, TN) fell -3.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 450.7 in 2023 to 433.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $59,026. The poverty rate is 11.6%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $963,800 (289% above the average Tennessee ZIP), with only 41.0% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,660.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Davidson County, so 37212 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 37212
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Nashville, TN
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$59,026
Per Capita Income
11.6%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
16.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 37212 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Nashville, TN household income vs. every Tennessee ZIP code
Median household income among 593 reporting Tennessee ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$95,145 Top 10% higher than 90% of 593 Tennessee 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
8,288housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 37212 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37212
Nashville (37212)
20,148 residents
- 37208
Nashville (37208)
16,067 residents
- 37204
Nashville (37204)
12,031 residents
- 37203
Nashville (37203)
11,883 residents
- 37201 2,137
Nashville (37201)
2,137 residents
- 37219 1,162
Nashville (37219)
1,162 residents
- 37228 1,160
Nashville (37228)
1,160 residents
- 37240 754
Nashville (37240)
754 residents
- 37213 218
Nashville (37213)
218 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37212 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37212 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37201
Nashville (37201)
$114,229 median income
- 37204
Nashville (37204)
$109,580 median income
- 37219
Nashville (37219)
$105,476 median income
- 37212
Nashville (37212)
$95,145 median income
- 37203
Nashville (37203)
$71,281 median income
- 37208
Nashville (37208)
$65,556 median income
- 37228
Nashville (37228)
$60,378 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 37212, 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 (20,148 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 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.
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