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Nashville, TN · standard

ZIP Code 37218

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

14,855
146/sq mi
$61,919
Median income
$349,900
Median home value
30.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Nashville pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

33th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 26%
home value, US ZIPs
146
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37218 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 37218 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, home to 14,855 residents across 102.1 square miles, a density of 146 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 37218 reports a modest median household income of $61,919 (7% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $34,407. The poverty rate stands at 19.0% and the unemployment rate at 7.8%. Housing costs here run $349,900 for a typical home value (41% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,381 a month; 65.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Davidson County, so you can benchmark 37218 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 37218

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Nashville, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37218.

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 37218, 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

14,855

Population

102.1

Area (sq mi)

146

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 37218?

38.8

Median Age

43.8%

Male

56.2%

Female

3.9%

Foreign-Born

White 20.3%
African American 67.2%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

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?

$61,919

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$34,407

Per Capita Income

19.0%

Poverty Rate

7.8%

Unemployment Rate

23.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 37218 ranks nationally

Nashville, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,919 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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 62.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

6,667

Total Housing Units

6,227

Occupied Units

440

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.2%
Renter 34.8%

$349,900

Median Home Value

+41% vs state

$1,381

Median Rent

1977

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

+7.5%

YoY Change (2024)

372

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+272%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 37218 have increased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +272% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.3% 226
2021 +14.4% 259
2022 +22.6% 317
2023 +9.0% 346
2024 +7.5% 372

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 188 business establishments in ZIP 37218, employing approximately 2,730 people with a combined annual payroll of $146,248,000.

188

Businesses

2,730

Employees

$146.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 32 17.0%
Other services (except public administration) 20 10.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 10.1%
Health care and social assistance 17 9.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 8.5%
Wholesale trade 14 7.5%
Accommodation and food services 13 6.9%
Construction 10 5.3%
Finance and insurance 9 4.8%
Manufacturing 7 3.7%
Transportation and warehousing 6 3.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 3.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 3.2%
Information 5 2.7%
Educational services 5 2.7%

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 37218 vs 37209 →

ZIP 37218 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 37218 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 37218 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 37218 ranks #7 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
37209 Nashville, TN 35,457 3.9 mi
37228 Nashville, TN 1,160 5.0 mi
37208 Nashville, TN 16,067 5.1 mi
37205 Nashville, TN 24,057 6.7 mi
37189 Whites Creek, TN 3,320 6.2 mi
37207 Nashville, TN 34,880 6.7 mi
37080 Joelton, TN 7,384 8.5 mi
37246 Nashville, TN 0 6.5 mi
37240 Nashville, TN 754 6.5 mi
37219 Nashville, TN 1,162 6.7 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 37218 in? ▼
ZIP code 37218 (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 37218? ▼
ZIP code 37218 in Nashville, TN has a population of 14,855 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37218? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 37218 is $61,919, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37218? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 37218 is $349,900, which is 26% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37218? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 37218 is African American at 67.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37218? ▼
ZIP code 37218 has 188 business establishments employing approximately 2,730 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37218? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37218 are: Retail trade (32), Other services (except public administration) (20), Real estate and rental and leasing (19). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37218? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37218 increased by 7.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 272%. 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 37218? ▼
In ZIP code 37218, 62.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.7% 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 37218? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37218 is 23.3 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 37218? ▼
In ZIP code 37218, approximately 65.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37218? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37218 is 19.0% 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.