ZIP Code 37214
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Nashville · Davidson County · Tennessee
- Population
- 28,973
- Median income
- $72,012
- Median home value
- $340,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 46.8%
- Land area
- 65.1 sq mi
445/sq mi
▼ 6% vs US
higher than 50% of US ZIPs
▲ 23% vs US
higher than 72% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.4
Chicago
ZIP code 37214 in Nashville, Tennessee has a population of 28,973. The median household income is $72,012, which is 6% below the national average. Median home value is $340,900, 23% above the US average. 46.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 37214 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 65.1 square miles in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee. The area is home to 28,973 residents, producing a population density of 445 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 37214 against Tennessee and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37214 sits at $72,012 (8% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $43,776. The poverty rate stands at 10.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $340,900 (38% above the state average) with median rent at $1,684 per month, and 62.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37214 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 46.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Davidson County, so you can benchmark 37214 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 37214
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37214.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
247 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
199 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
112 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
111 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
107 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 37214, 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
28,973
Population
65.1
Area (sq mi)
445
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37214?
38.4
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
9.7%
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?
$72,012
Median Household Income
+8% vs state
$43,776
Per Capita Income
10.9%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
24.9 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?
15,978
Total Housing Units
14,795
Occupied Units
1,183
Vacant Units
1.99
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$340,900
Median Home Value
+38% vs state
$1,684
Median Rent
1983
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
+5.2%
YoY Change (2024)
351
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+251%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 37214 have increased 5.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +251% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.2% | 230 |
| 2021 | +13.5% | 261 |
| 2022 | +20.4% | 315 |
| 2023 | +6.2% | 334 |
| 2024 | +5.2% | 351 |
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 1,270 business establishments in ZIP 37214, employing approximately 39,426 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,520,087,000.
1,270
Businesses
39,426
Employees
$2.5B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 247 | 19.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 199 | 15.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 112 | 8.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 111 | 8.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 107 | 8.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 74 | 5.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 72 | 5.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 66 | 5.2% |
| Construction | 65 | 5.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 44 | 3.5% |
| Information | 43 | 3.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 42 | 3.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 34 | 2.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 25 | 2.0% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 11 | 0.9% |
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 37214 vs 37217 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37217 | Nashville, TN | 29,599 | 4.0 mi |
| 37206 | Nashville, TN | 25,699 | 3.9 mi |
| 37210 | Nashville, TN | 16,067 | 4.0 mi |
| 37076 | Hermitage, TN | 35,230 | 4.7 mi |
| 37213 | Nashville, TN | 218 | 5.7 mi |
| 37216 | Nashville, TN | 17,848 | 5.0 mi |
| 37201 | Nashville, TN | 2,137 | 6.3 mi |
| 37243 | Nashville, TN | 0 | 6.5 mi |
| 37219 | Nashville, TN | 1,162 | 6.6 mi |
| 37115 | Madison, TN | 37,316 | 6.5 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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