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 High-density area
- $61,919
- Median income Below-median income area
- $349,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 30.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Nashville pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 33rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 37218 (Nashville, TN) rose +7.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 345.9 in 2023 to 372.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,407. The poverty rate is 19.0%, with unemployment at 7.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $349,900 (41% above the average Tennessee ZIP), while 65.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,381.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Davidson County, so 37218 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- 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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$34,407
Per Capita Income
19.0%
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
23.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 37218 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Nashville, TN household income vs. every Tennessee ZIP code
Median household income among 593 reporting Tennessee ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$61,919 Top 49% higher than 51% of 593 Tennessee ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,667housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 37209
Nashville (37209)
35,457 residents
- 37207
Nashville (37207)
34,880 residents
- 37205
Nashville (37205)
24,057 residents
- 37208
Nashville (37208)
16,067 residents
- 37218
Nashville (37218)
14,855 residents
- 37080 7,384
Joelton (37080)
7,384 residents
- 37189 3,320
Whites Creek (37189)
3,320 residents
- 37219 1,162
Nashville (37219)
1,162 residents
- 37228 1,160
Nashville (37228)
1,160 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37218 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37218 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37205
Nashville (37205)
$139,152 median income
- 37219
Nashville (37219)
$105,476 median income
- 37080
Joelton (37080)
$87,963 median income
- 37189
Whites Creek (37189)
$87,047 median income
- 37209
Nashville (37209)
$81,423 median income
- 37208
Nashville (37208)
$65,556 median income
- 37218
Nashville (37218)
$61,919 median income
- 37207
Nashville (37207)
$61,744 median income
- 37228
Nashville (37228)
$60,378 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 37218, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (14,855 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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