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Nashville, TN · standard

ZIP Code 37215

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

21,190
524/sq mi
$155,863
Median income
$1,046,500
Median home value
80.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Nashville pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 2%
home value, US ZIPs
524
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37215 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 37215 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, with 21,190 residents across 40.4 square miles, a density of 524 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 37215 skews affluent, with a median household income of $155,863 (135% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $115,423. Poverty here runs at 7.4%, with unemployment measured at 1.7%. On housing, the median home value is $1,046,500 (323% above the state average) with median rent at $1,983 per month, and 75.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 80.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is 18 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 37215, 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 37215

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Nashville, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37215.

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 37215, 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

21,190

Population

40.4

Area (sq mi)

524

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 37215?

44.9

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

8.1%

Foreign-Born

White 84.9%
African American 2.4%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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?

$155,863

Median Household Income

+135% vs state

$115,423

Per Capita Income

7.4%

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

18.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 37215 ranks nationally

Nashville, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$155,863 Top 3% higher than 97% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 86.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 80.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

11,310

Total Housing Units

10,341

Occupied Units

969

Vacant Units

2.09

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.8%
Renter 24.2%

$1,046,500

Median Home Value

+323% vs state

$1,983

Median Rent

1980

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

+5.7%

YoY Change (2024)

338

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+238%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 37215 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +238% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.9% 240
2021 +10.8% 266
2022 +22.4% 325
2023 -1.7% 320
2024 +5.7% 338

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 1,120 business establishments in ZIP 37215, employing approximately 16,965 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,290,032,000.

1,120

Businesses

16,965

Employees

$1.3B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 214 19.1%
Health care and social assistance 167 14.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 155 13.8%
Finance and insurance 108 9.6%
Other services (except public administration) 101 9.0%
Accommodation and food services 70 6.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 69 6.2%
Construction 50 4.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 45 4.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 43 3.8%
Information 29 2.6%
Wholesale trade 22 2.0%
Educational services 21 1.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 0.7%
Transportation and warehousing 7 0.6%
Manufacturing 6 0.5%
Industries not classified 3 0.3%

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 37215 vs 37205 →

ZIP 37215 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 37215 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 37215 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 37215 ranks #2 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
37205 Nashville, TN 24,057 2.9 mi
37220 Nashville, TN 5,786 3.2 mi
37204 Nashville, TN 12,031 3.8 mi
37212 Nashville, TN 20,148 4.1 mi
37240 Nashville, TN 754 4.6 mi
37203 Nashville, TN 11,883 5.3 mi
37246 Nashville, TN 0 5.9 mi
37208 Nashville, TN 16,067 6.8 mi
37211 Nashville, TN 74,755 6.3 mi
37027 Brentwood, TN 49,035 6.4 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 37215 in? ▼
ZIP code 37215 (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 37215? ▼
ZIP code 37215 in Nashville, TN has a population of 21,190 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37215? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 37215 is $155,863, which is 104% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37215? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 37215 is $1,046,500, which is 276% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37215? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 37215 is White at 84.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37215? ▼
ZIP code 37215 has 1,120 business establishments employing approximately 16,965 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37215? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37215 are: Retail trade (214), Health care and social assistance (167), Professional, scientific, and technical services (155). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37215? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37215 increased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 238%. 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 37215? ▼
In ZIP code 37215, 86.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 80.6% 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 37215? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37215 is 18.4 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 37215? ▼
In ZIP code 37215, approximately 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37215? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37215 is 7.4% 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.