Nashville, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37216
Davidson County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,848
- 1,018/sq mi High-density area
- $86,701
- Median income Above-median income area
- $447,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 58.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Nashville pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 30%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 16%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,018
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37216 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 37216 (Nashville, TN) rose +4.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 487.5 in 2023 to 511.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 37216 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, home to 17,848 residents across 17.5 square miles, a density of 1,018 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 37216 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,701 (30% above the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,419. The poverty rate is 8.0%, with unemployment at 3.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $447,800 (81% above the average Tennessee ZIP), while 70.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,627.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 58.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Davidson County, so 37216 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 37216
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Nashville, TN
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$51,419
Per Capita Income
8.0%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
24.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 37216 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Nashville, TN household income vs. every Tennessee ZIP code
Median household income among 593 reporting Tennessee ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$86,701 Top 16% higher than 84% of 593 Tennessee ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,881housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 37216 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37115
Madison (37115)
37,316 residents
- 37207
Nashville (37207)
34,880 residents
- 37214
Nashville (37214)
28,973 residents
- 37206
Nashville (37206)
25,699 residents
- 37216
Nashville (37216)
17,848 residents
- 37210
Nashville (37210)
16,067 residents
- 37201 2,137
Nashville (37201)
2,137 residents
- 37219 1,162
Nashville (37219)
1,162 residents
- 37228 1,160
Nashville (37228)
1,160 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37216 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37216 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37201
Nashville (37201)
$114,229 median income
- 37219
Nashville (37219)
$105,476 median income
- 37206
Nashville (37206)
$96,169 median income
- 37216
Nashville (37216)
$86,701 median income
- 37214
Nashville (37214)
$72,012 median income
- 37207
Nashville (37207)
$61,744 median income
- 37228
Nashville (37228)
$60,378 median income
- 37115
Madison (37115)
$54,566 median income
- 37210
Nashville (37210)
$50,284 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 37216 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 37216, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (17,848 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 37216 in?
ZIP code 37216 (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 37216?
ZIP code 37216 in Nashville, TN has a population of 17,848 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37216?
The median household income in ZIP 37216 is $86,701, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37216?
The median home value in ZIP 37216 is $447,800, which is 61% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37216?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37216 is White at 68.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37216?
ZIP code 37216 has 362 business establishments employing approximately 3,349 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37216?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37216 are: Retail trade (53), Other services (except public administration) (52), Accommodation and food services (48). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37216?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37216 increased by 4.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 411%. 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 37216?
In ZIP code 37216, 73.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 58.6% 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 37216?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37216 is 24.1 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 37216?
In ZIP code 37216, approximately 70.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37216?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37216 is 8.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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