ZIP Code 37215
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Nashville · Davidson County · Tennessee
- Population
- 21,190
- Median income
- $155,863
- Median home value
- $1,046,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 80.6%
- Land area
- 40.4 sq mi
524/sq mi
▲ 104% vs US
higher than 97% of US ZIPs
▲ 276% vs US
higher than 98% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.9
Chicago
ZIP code 37215 in Nashville, Tennessee has a population of 21,190. The median household income is $155,863, which is 104% above the national average. Median home value is $1,046,500, 276% above the US average. 80.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 37215 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 40.4 square miles in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee. The area is home to 21,190 residents, producing a population density of 524 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 37215 against Tennessee and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37215 sits at $155,863 (135% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $115,423. The poverty rate stands at 7.4% and the unemployment rate 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, a direct signal of whether 37215 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 80.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Davidson County, so you can benchmark 37215 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 37215
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37215.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
214 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
167 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
155 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
108 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
101 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 37215, 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
21,190
Population
40.4
Area (sq mi)
524
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37215?
44.9
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
8.1%
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?
$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
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?
11,310
Total Housing Units
10,341
Occupied Units
969
Vacant Units
2.09
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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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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