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Nashville, TN · standard

ZIP Code 37217

Davidson County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

29,599
792/sq mi
$62,796
Median income
$317,400
Median home value
29.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Nashville pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

34th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 31%
home value, US ZIPs
792
people per sq mi
41%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37217 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 37217 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, with 29,599 residents across 37.4 square miles, a density of 792 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 37217 reports a modest median household income of $62,796 (6% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $31,607. Poverty here runs at 20.0%, with unemployment measured at 5.7%. Median home value sits at $317,400 (28% above the state average), median rent at $1,384 a month, and owner-occupancy at 41.4%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 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 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 37217

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Nashville, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37217.

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 37217, 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

29,599

Population

37.4

Area (sq mi)

792

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 37217?

33.3

Median Age

52.9%

Male

47.1%

Female

31.2%

Foreign-Born

White 39.5%
African American 32.8%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.2%
Hispanic or Latino 24.9%

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

How ZIP 37217 ranks nationally

Nashville, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,796 34th percentile higher than 34% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 57.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.7%

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

Owner 41.4%
Renter 58.6%

$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

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ZIP 37217 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 37217 ranks #4 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 37217 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 37217 ranks #9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Davidson County

37013 standard
Antioch, TN
Pop: 78,406
37211 standard
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 37217 in? ▼
ZIP code 37217 (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 37217? ▼
ZIP code 37217 in Nashville, TN has a population of 29,599 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37217? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 37217 is $62,796, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37217? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 37217 is $317,400, which is 14% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37217? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 37217 is White at 39.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37217? ▼
ZIP code 37217 has 891 business establishments employing approximately 21,178 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37217? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37217 are: Health care and social assistance (116), Retail trade (92), Professional, scientific, and technical services (91). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37217? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37217 increased by 3.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 225%. 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 37217? ▼
In ZIP code 37217, 57.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.7% 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 37217? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37217 is 31.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 37217? ▼
In ZIP code 37217, approximately 41.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 58.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37217? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37217 is 20.0% 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.