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Population and households in ZIP 37172
Household size in ZIP 37172
| Period | ZIP 37172 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.67 | 2.57 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.75 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.66 | 2.64 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.74 | 2.56 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | −0.01 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 37172 average 2.74 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.67, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the east.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 37172
| Period | ZIP 37172 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.6 | 36.6 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.5 | 37.3 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.6 | 37.9 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.5 | 38.0 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.0 | +1.5 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 37172 is 38.5 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.6, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the northeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 37172
| Period | ZIP 37172 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 11.7% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.9% | 11.6% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.4% | 10.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.7% | 10.7% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 37172: 14.7% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 2.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 37172
Renters in ZIP 37172
| Period | ZIP 37172 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.4% | 31.5% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.4% | 34.2% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.1% | 34.2% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 30.4% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +3.3 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 37172 own their homes; 30.4% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Just over a third of owners (34.7%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the northeast. The renter share has edged up 1.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 37172
| Period | ZIP 37172 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 9.1% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 8.8% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 8.5% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 8.2% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 37172: 7.5% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Nashville area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.4 points, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 37172
| Period | ZIP 37172 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1984 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1985 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1988 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1992 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +9 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 37172 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1989, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1982 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the west.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 37172
| Period | ZIP 37172 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $692 | $905 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $811 | $986 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $950 | $1,212 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,359 | $1,653 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$667 | +$749 | +$526 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 37172 pays $1,359 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $667 a month from 2006–10, a 96% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 32.4% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the east and lowest in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 37172
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 37172
| Period | ZIP 37172 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.9% | 30.1% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.5% | 32.0% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.9% | 36.3% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.2% | 41.0% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +10.9 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 37172: 19.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 37172
| Period | ZIP 37172 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.4% | 86.5% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.0% | 88.0% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.3% | 90.0% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.3% | 91.7% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.9 pts | +5.1 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in ZIP 37172 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 8.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 37172
| Period | ZIP 37172 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 7.2% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 7.8% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 3.9% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 3.6% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 37172 has been low: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 4.4 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 37172 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 37172 | 2.74 | 38.5 | 14.7% | 30.4% | 7.5% | 1989 | $1,359 | 19.2% | 87.3% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 37073 | 2.74 | 42.0 | 7.3% | 15.0% | 6.1% | 1992 | $1,365 | 23.9% | 93.7% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 37032 | 2.63 | 39.3 | 5.3% | 14.9% | 6.4% | 1991 | $1,459 | 24.2% | 92.4% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 37049 | 2.73 | 40.5 | 12.1% | 11.4% | 3.0% | 1993 | $1,305 | 18.8% | 89.7% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 37188 | 2.59 | 36.0 | 14.7% | 23.0% | 4.3% | 2001 | $1,442 | 26.1% | 92.3% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 37141 | 2.90 | 38.3 | 9.7% | 18.3% | 6.2% | 1990 | $1,214 | 26.7% | 90.6% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 42202 | 2.87 | 44.1 | 9.6% | 31.8% | 8.7% | 1972 | $698 | 12.0% | 81.4% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 37048 | 2.66 | 43.1 | 10.4% | 11.0% | 4.5% | 1995 | $1,341 | 25.5% | 92.1% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 37010 | 3.01 | 35.1 | 4.7% | 10.6% | 5.0% | 1999 | $2,102 | 41.4% | 95.7% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 42204 | 2.55 | 42.3 | 13.7% | 23.9% | 11.5% | 1977 | $681 | 12.3% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| ZIP 37148 | 2.84 | 37.7 | 11.4% | 24.0% | 6.8% | 1995 | $1,146 | 15.7% | 87.8% | 4.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 37172. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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