ZIP Code 37216
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Nashville · Davidson County · Tennessee
- Population
- 17,848
- Median income
- $86,701
- Median home value
- $447,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 58.6%
- Land area
- 17.5 sq mi
1,018/sq mi
▲ 14% vs US
higher than 70% of US ZIPs
▲ 61% vs US
higher than 84% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.3
Chicago
ZIP code 37216 in Nashville, Tennessee has a population of 17,848. The median household income is $86,701, which is 14% above the national average. Median home value is $447,800, 61% above the US average. 58.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 37216 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 17.5 square miles in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee. The area is home to 17,848 residents, producing a population density of 1,018 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 37216 against Tennessee and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37216 sits at $86,701 (30% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $51,419. The poverty rate stands at 8.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. On housing, the median home value is $447,800 (81% above the state average) with median rent at $1,627 per month, and 70.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37216 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 58.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Davidson County, so you can benchmark 37216 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 37216
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37216.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
53 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
52 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
48 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
39 establishments
- Construction
Construction
30 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 37216, 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
17,848
Population
17.5
Area (sq mi)
1,018
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37216?
34.3
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
6.8%
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?
$86,701
Median Household Income
+30% vs state
$51,419
Per Capita Income
8.0%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
24.1 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?
9,881
Total Housing Units
9,123
Occupied Units
758
Vacant Units
2.08
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$447,800
Median Home Value
+81% vs state
$1,627
Median Rent
1960
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
+4.9%
YoY Change (2024)
511
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+411%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 37216 have increased 4.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +411% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.3% | 341 |
| 2021 | +13.9% | 388 |
| 2022 | +22.3% | 475 |
| 2023 | +2.7% | 487 |
| 2024 | +4.9% | 511 |
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 362 business establishments in ZIP 37216, employing approximately 3,349 people with a combined annual payroll of $151,539,000.
362
Businesses
3,349
Employees
$151.5M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 53 | 14.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 52 | 14.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 48 | 13.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 39 | 10.8% |
| Construction | 30 | 8.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 28 | 7.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 27 | 7.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 4.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 15 | 4.1% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 3.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 3.0% |
| Information | 10 | 2.8% |
| Educational services | 9 | 2.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 0.8% |
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 37216 vs 37206 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37206 | Nashville, TN | 25,699 | 2.4 mi |
| 37207 | Nashville, TN | 34,880 | 3.0 mi |
| 37115 | Madison, TN | 37,316 | 3.1 mi |
| 37210 | Nashville, TN | 16,067 | 5.0 mi |
| 37213 | Nashville, TN | 218 | 4.1 mi |
| 37228 | Nashville, TN | 1,160 | 4.6 mi |
| 37201 | Nashville, TN | 2,137 | 4.5 mi |
| 37219 | Nashville, TN | 1,162 | 4.6 mi |
| 37243 | Nashville, TN | 0 | 4.7 mi |
| 37214 | Nashville, TN | 28,973 | 5.0 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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