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Population and households in ZIP 37203
Household size in ZIP 37203
| Period | ZIP 37203 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.74 | 2.57 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.77 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.66 | 2.64 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.52 | 2.56 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.23 | −0.01 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
ZIP 37203 is a place of small households, averaging 1.52 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 1.74, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Tennessee ZIP code with 5,000+ people has smaller households.
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 37203
| Period | ZIP 37203 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.8 | 36.6 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.8 | 37.3 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.6 | 37.9 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 31.9 | 38.0 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.8 | +1.5 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 37203 is young: half of its residents are under 31.9, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 32.8, even as the national median rose. Of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 13 are younger.
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 37203
| Period | ZIP 37203 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 11.7% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 11.6% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 10.7% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −7.4 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 37203: 4.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 7.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 14 have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 37203
Renters in ZIP 37203
| Period | ZIP 37203 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.2% | 31.5% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 71.6% | 34.2% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 77.5% | 34.2% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 78.8% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +3.3 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 37203: 78.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. More than a third of owners (36.4%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 7.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only three of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
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 37203
| Period | ZIP 37203 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.0% | 9.1% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.7% | 8.8% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.9% | 8.5% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.6% | 8.2% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 17.6% of the housing in ZIP 37203, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has fallen 3.3 points since 2006–10, 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 37203
| Period | ZIP 37203 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1984 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1985 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1997 | 1988 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2010 | 1992 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +29 | +9 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 37203 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2010, 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 east, the oldest in the southwest. ZIP 37203 has the newest homes of any Tennessee ZIP code with 5,000+ people.
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 37203
| Period | ZIP 37203 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $811 | $905 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,046 | $986 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,354 | $1,212 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,916 | $1,653 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,105 | +$749 | +$526 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 37203 runs $1,916 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,105 a month since 2006–10, up 136%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 38.0% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the center.
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 37203
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 37203
| Period | ZIP 37203 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.1% | 30.1% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 53.0% | 32.0% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 61.6% | 36.3% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 71.0% | 41.0% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +22.8 pts | +10.9 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 37203 is highly educated: about seven in ten adults 25 and older (71.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 22.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only seven have a higher share of college graduates.
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 37203
| Period | ZIP 37203 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.7% | 86.5% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.3% | 88.0% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.0% | 90.0% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.2% | 91.7% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +5.1 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 37203 is above the national rate: 93.2% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 6.5 points from 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 37203
| Period | ZIP 37203 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 7.2% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 7.8% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 3.9% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 3.6% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.3 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 37203 has been strong: just 3.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 8.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 37203 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 37203 | 1.52 | 31.9 | 4.8% | 78.8% | 17.6% | 2010 | $1,916 | 71.0% | 93.2% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 37212 | 1.71 | 27.8 | 3.4% | 61.6% | 30.7% | 1973 | $1,803 | 68.0% | 84.5% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 37219 | 1.43 | 29.1 | 9.7% | 80.2% | 34.2% | 2002 | $2,318 | 89.7% | 99.5% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 37243 | 1.41 | 28.0 | 10.2% | 81.4% | 35.2% | 2010 | $2,416 | 94.9% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 37201 | 1.48 | 34.3 | 8.7% | 75.3% | 26.7% | 1975 | $1,889 | 69.0% | 98.1% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 37213 | 1.44 | 42.0 | 2.0% | 99.1% | 4.5% | 2009 | $1,587 | 40.7% | 84.9% | 0.3% |
| ZIP 37208 | 1.74 | 30.1 | 7.8% | 69.5% | 12.1% | 1989 | $1,431 | 52.4% | 90.3% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 37204 | 2.06 | 31.6 | 5.6% | 43.9% | 9.3% | 1987 | $1,750 | 78.6% | 97.0% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 37228 | 1.30 | 28.7 | 17.3% | 98.6% | 19.9% | 2014 | $1,594 | 58.3% | 81.9% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 37210 | 2.02 | 33.7 | 16.7% | 67.9% | 11.3% | 1975 | $1,117 | 34.7% | 83.5% | 7.8% |
| ZIP 37206 | 2.22 | 34.6 | 14.1% | 49.5% | 9.9% | 1974 | $1,795 | 61.5% | 94.4% | 6.1% |
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 37203. 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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