ZIP Code 37217
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Nashville · Davidson County · Tennessee
- Population
- 29,599
- Median income
- $62,796
- Median home value
- $317,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 29.7%
- Land area
- 37.4 sq mi
792/sq mi
▼ 18% vs US
higher than 34% of US ZIPs
▲ 14% vs US
higher than 69% of US ZIPs
Median age 33.3
Chicago
ZIP code 37217 in Nashville, Tennessee has a population of 29,599. The median household income is $62,796, which is 18% below the national average. Median home value is $317,400, 14% above the US average. 29.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 37217 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 37.4 square miles in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee. The area is home to 29,599 residents, producing a population density of 792 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 37217 against Tennessee and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37217 sits at $62,796 (6% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $31,607. The poverty rate stands at 20.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $317,400 (28% above the state average) with median rent at $1,384 per month, and 41.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37217 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.3, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Davidson County, so you can benchmark 37217 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 37217
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37217.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
116 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
92 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
91 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
84 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
67 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 37217, 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
29,599
Population
37.4
Area (sq mi)
792
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37217?
33.3
Median Age
52.9%
Male
47.1%
Female
31.2%
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?
$62,796
Median Household Income
-6% vs state
$31,607
Per Capita Income
20.0%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
31.2 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?
14,737
Total Housing Units
13,411
Occupied Units
1,326
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$317,400
Median Home Value
+28% vs state
$1,384
Median Rent
1978
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
+3.3%
YoY Change (2024)
325
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+225%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 37217 have increased 3.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +225% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.8% | 213 |
| 2021 | +13.7% | 242 |
| 2022 | +24.4% | 301 |
| 2023 | +4.4% | 314 |
| 2024 | +3.3% | 325 |
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 891 business establishments in ZIP 37217, employing approximately 21,178 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,351,496,000.
891
Businesses
21,178
Employees
$1.4B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 116 | 13.0% |
| Retail trade | 92 | 10.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 91 | 10.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 84 | 9.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 67 | 7.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 67 | 7.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 67 | 7.5% |
| Construction | 62 | 7.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 57 | 6.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 55 | 6.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 50 | 5.6% |
| Information | 31 | 3.5% |
| Manufacturing | 18 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 12 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 10 | 1.1% |
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 37217 vs 37214 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37214 | Nashville, TN | 28,973 | 4.0 mi |
| 37013 | Antioch, TN | 78,406 | 4.3 mi |
| 37211 | Nashville, TN | 74,755 | 4.5 mi |
| 37210 | Nashville, TN | 16,067 | 5.0 mi |
| 37204 | Nashville, TN | 12,031 | 6.4 mi |
| 37076 | Hermitage, TN | 35,230 | 5.3 mi |
| 37206 | Nashville, TN | 25,699 | 6.6 mi |
| 37220 | Nashville, TN | 5,786 | 7.3 mi |
| 37213 | Nashville, TN | 218 | 7.4 mi |
| 37212 | Nashville, TN | 20,148 | 8.2 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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