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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
$180,417
Median income
$818,200
Median home value
81.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $115,658. Local economic indicators show a 0.5% poverty rate alongside 0.7% unemployment. Housing costs here run $818,200 for a typical home value (231% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,208 a month; 91.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

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 -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Davidson County, letting you compare 37220 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 37220

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Nashville, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37220.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 37220?

45.9

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

4.2%

Foreign-Born

White 94.3%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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?

$180,417

Median Household Income

+171% vs state

$115,658

Per Capita Income

0.5%

Poverty Rate

0.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 37220 ranks nationally

Nashville, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$180,417 Top 2% higher than 98% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 87.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 81.5%

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

What does housing look like?

2,295

Total Housing Units

2,213

Occupied Units

82

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.3%
Renter 8.7%

$818,200

Median Home Value

+231% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37220 ranks #7 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 37220 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 37220 ranks the highest 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
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

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 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.