Nashville, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37220
Davidson County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,786
- 300/sq mi High-density area
- $180,417
- Median income Above-median income area
- $818,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 81.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Nashville pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 2%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 4%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 300
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37220 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 37220 (Nashville, TN) fell -2.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 374.1 in 2023 to 363.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 37220 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, home to 5,786 residents across 19.3 square miles, a density of 300 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 37220 skews affluent, with a median household income of $180,417 (171% above the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $115,658. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 0.5% and unemployment is 0.7%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $818,200 (231% above the average Tennessee ZIP), while 91.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,208.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 81.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Davidson County, so 37220 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 37220
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Nashville, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37220.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
26 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
22 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
22 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
17 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
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 37220, 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
5,786
Population
19.3
Area (sq mi)
300
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37220?
45.9
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
4.2%
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?
$180,417
Median Household Income
+171% vs state ZIP avg
$115,658
Per Capita Income
0.5%
Poverty Rate
0.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 37220 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)
$180,417 Top 1% higher than 99% 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
2,295housing units
2,295
Total Housing Units
2,213
Occupied Units
82
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$818,200
Median Home Value
+231% vs state ZIP avg
$2,208
Median Rent
1962
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
-2.8%
YoY Change (2024)
364
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+264%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 37220 have decreased 2.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +264% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.3% | 250 |
| 2021 | +10.9% | 277 |
| 2022 | +23.1% | 341 |
| 2023 | +9.8% | 374 |
| 2024 | -2.8% | 364 |
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 192 business establishments in ZIP 37220, employing approximately 2,374 people with a combined annual payroll of $103,396,000.
192
Businesses
2,374
Employees
$103.4M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 26 | 13.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 22 | 11.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 22 | 11.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 17 | 8.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 16 | 8.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 7.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 7.3% |
| Retail trade | 13 | 6.8% |
| Construction | 12 | 6.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 5.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 5.2% |
| Educational services | 8 | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 1.6% |
| Information | 3 | 1.6% |
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 37220 vs 37204 →
ZIP 37220 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37211
Nashville (37211)
74,755 residents
- 37027
Brentwood (37027)
49,035 residents
- 37215 21,190
Nashville (37215)
21,190 residents
- 37212 20,148
Nashville (37212)
20,148 residents
- 37204 12,031
Nashville (37204)
12,031 residents
- 37203 11,883
Nashville (37203)
11,883 residents
- 37220 5,786
Nashville (37220)
5,786 residents
- 37201 2,137
Nashville (37201)
2,137 residents
- 37219 1,162
Nashville (37219)
1,162 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37220 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37220 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37220
Nashville (37220)
$180,417 median income
- 37215
Nashville (37215)
$155,863 median income
- 37027
Brentwood (37027)
$154,578 median income
- 37201
Nashville (37201)
$114,229 median income
- 37204
Nashville (37204)
$109,580 median income
- 37219
Nashville (37219)
$105,476 median income
- 37212
Nashville (37212)
$95,145 median income
- 37211 $71,399
Nashville (37211)
$71,399 median income
- 37203 $71,281
Nashville (37203)
$71,281 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 37220 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37204 | Nashville, TN | 12,031 | 2.8 mi |
| 37211 | Nashville, TN | 74,755 | 3.2 mi |
| 37215 | Nashville, TN | 21,190 | 3.2 mi |
| 37027 | Brentwood, TN | 49,035 | 4.7 mi |
| 37212 | Nashville, TN | 20,148 | 4.7 mi |
| 37203 | Nashville, TN | 11,883 | 5.7 mi |
| 37243 | Nashville, TN | 0 | 6.8 mi |
| 37219 | Nashville, TN | 1,162 | 6.9 mi |
| 37240 | Nashville, TN | 754 | 5.5 mi |
| 37201 | Nashville, TN | 2,137 | 6.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 37220, 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 (5,786 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 37220 in?
ZIP code 37220 (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 37220?
ZIP code 37220 in Nashville, TN has a population of 5,786 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37220?
The median household income in ZIP 37220 is $180,417, which is 136% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37220?
The median home value in ZIP 37220 is $818,200, which is 194% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37220?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37220 is White at 94.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37220?
ZIP code 37220 has 192 business establishments employing approximately 2,374 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37220?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37220 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (26), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (22), Other services (except public administration) (22). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37220?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37220 decreased by 2.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 264%. 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 37220?
In ZIP code 37220, 87.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 81.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 37220?
In ZIP code 37220, approximately 91.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37220?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37220 is 0.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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