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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
$86,701
Median income
$447,800
Median home value
58.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $51,419. Poverty here runs at 8.0%, with unemployment measured at 3.0%. The typical home here is valued at $447,800 (81% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,627 monthly, and 70.2% of units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 37216 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 37216

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Nashville, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37216.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 37216?

34.3

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

6.8%

Foreign-Born

White 68.1%
African American 16.0%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%

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

How ZIP 37216 ranks nationally

Nashville, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,701 Top 30% higher than 70% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 73.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 58.6%

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

Owner 70.2%
Renter 29.8%

$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 37216 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 37216 ranks #5 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 37216 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 37216 ranks #4 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Davidson County

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Antioch, TN
Pop: 78,406
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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 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.