PlainZIP

Nashville, TN · standard

ZIP Code 37221

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

36,610
274/sq mi
$97,751
Median income
$463,900
Median home value
63.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Nashville pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 21%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
274
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37221 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 37221 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, with 36,610 residents across 133.9 square miles, a density of 274 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 37221 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $97,751 (47% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $59,079. The poverty rate stands at 6.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. The typical home here is valued at $463,900 (87% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,844 monthly, and 70.8% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 63.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Davidson County, so you can benchmark 37221 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 37221

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Nashville, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37221.

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 37221, 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

36,610

Population

133.9

Area (sq mi)

274

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 37221?

41.1

Median Age

46.6%

Male

53.4%

Female

8.3%

Foreign-Born

White 79.0%
African American 8.3%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%

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?

$97,751

Median Household Income

+47% vs state

$59,079

Per Capita Income

6.3%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

25.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 37221 ranks nationally

Nashville, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$97,751 Top 21% higher than 79% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 74.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 63.1%

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

What does housing look like?

21,079

Total Housing Units

19,935

Occupied Units

1,144

Vacant Units

2.09

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.8%
Renter 29.2%

$463,900

Median Home Value

+87% vs state

$1,844

Median Rent

1991

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

-2.6%

YoY Change (2024)

300

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+200%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 37221 have decreased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +200% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.8% 205
2021 +14.4% 235
2022 +19.7% 281
2023 +9.6% 308
2024 -2.6% 300

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 708 business establishments in ZIP 37221, employing approximately 8,281 people with a combined annual payroll of $335,234,000.

708

Businesses

8,281

Employees

$335.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 95 13.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 94 13.3%
Accommodation and food services 92 13.0%
Retail trade 87 12.3%
Other services (except public administration) 75 10.6%
Construction 54 7.6%
Finance and insurance 49 6.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 36 5.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 33 4.7%
Information 26 3.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 25 3.5%
Educational services 16 2.3%
Manufacturing 9 1.3%
Transportation and warehousing 9 1.3%
Wholesale trade 7 1.0%

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 37221 vs 37143 →

ZIP 37221 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 37221 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 37221 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 37221 ranks #5 of 7 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
37143 Pegram, TN 3,818 5.9 mi
37069 Franklin, TN 18,899 6.0 mi
37209 Nashville, TN 35,457 7.5 mi
37205 Nashville, TN 24,057 6.8 mi
37215 Nashville, TN 21,190 8.0 mi
37082 Kingston Springs, TN 6,107 8.3 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
37209 standard
Nashville, TN
Pop: 35,457
37076 standard
Hermitage, TN
Pop: 35,230
37207 standard
Nashville, TN
Pop: 34,880

Related Areas

Davidson County Nashville, TN Tennessee

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 37221 in? ▼
ZIP code 37221 (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 37221? ▼
ZIP code 37221 in Nashville, TN has a population of 36,610 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37221? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 37221 is $97,751, which is 28% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37221? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 37221 is $463,900, which is 67% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37221? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 37221 is White at 79.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37221? ▼
ZIP code 37221 has 708 business establishments employing approximately 8,281 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37221? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37221 are: Health care and social assistance (95), Professional, scientific, and technical services (94), Accommodation and food services (92). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37221? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37221 decreased by 2.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 200%. 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 37221? ▼
In ZIP code 37221, 74.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 63.1% 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 37221? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37221 is 25.2 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 37221? ▼
In ZIP code 37221, approximately 70.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37221? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37221 is 6.3% 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.