ZIP Code 37218
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Nashville · Davidson County · Tennessee
- Population
- 14,855
- Median income
- $61,919
- Median home value
- $349,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 30.7%
- Land area
- 102.1 sq mi
146/sq mi
▼ 19% vs US
higher than 33% of US ZIPs
▲ 26% vs US
higher than 74% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.8
Chicago
ZIP code 37218 in Nashville, Tennessee has a population of 14,855. The median household income is $61,919, which is 19% below the national average. Median home value is $349,900, 26% above the US average. 30.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 37218 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 102.1 square miles in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee. The area is home to 14,855 residents, producing a population density of 146 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 37218 against Tennessee and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37218 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $349,900 (41% above the state average) with median rent at $1,381 per month, and 65.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37218 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 37218
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37218.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
32 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
20 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
19 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
17 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
16 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 37218, 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
14,855
Population
102.1
Area (sq mi)
146
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37218?
38.8
Median Age
43.8%
Male
56.2%
Female
3.9%
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?
$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
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?
6,667
Total Housing Units
6,227
Occupied Units
440
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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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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