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Nashville, TN · standard

ZIP Code 37214

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

28,973
445/sq mi
$72,012
Median income
$340,900
Median home value
46.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Nashville pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 50%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 28%
home value, US ZIPs
445
people per sq mi
63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37214 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 37214 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, with 28,973 residents across 65.1 square miles, a density of 445 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 37214 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $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%. The typical home here is valued at $340,900 (38% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,684 monthly, and 62.5% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 37214 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Davidson County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 37214

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Nashville, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37214.

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 37214, 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

28,973

Population

65.1

Area (sq mi)

445

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 37214?

38.4

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

9.7%

Foreign-Born

White 68.2%
African American 16.1%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%

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

How ZIP 37214 ranks nationally

Nashville, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,012 Top 50% higher than 50% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 69.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.8%

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

Owner 62.5%
Renter 37.5%

$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 37214 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 37214 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 37214 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 37214 ranks #6 of 9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Davidson County

37013 standard
Antioch, TN
Pop: 78,406
37211 standard
Nashville, TN
Pop: 74,755
37115 standard
Madison, TN
Pop: 37,316
37221 standard
Nashville, TN
Pop: 36,610
37209 standard
Nashville, TN
Pop: 35,457
37076 standard
Hermitage, TN
Pop: 35,230

Related Areas

Davidson County Nashville, TN Tennessee

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 37214 in? ▼
ZIP code 37214 (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 37214? ▼
ZIP code 37214 in Nashville, TN has a population of 28,973 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37214? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 37214 is $72,012, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37214? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 37214 is $340,900, which is 23% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37214? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 37214 is White at 68.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37214? ▼
ZIP code 37214 has 1,270 business establishments employing approximately 39,426 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37214? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37214 are: Retail trade (247), Accommodation and food services (199), Other services (except public administration) (112). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37214? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37214 increased by 5.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 251%. 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 37214? ▼
In ZIP code 37214, 69.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.8% 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 37214? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37214 is 24.9 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 37214? ▼
In ZIP code 37214, approximately 62.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37214? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37214 is 10.9% 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.