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Population and households in ZIP 37205
Household size in ZIP 37205
| Period | ZIP 37205 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.21 | 2.57 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.32 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.25 | 2.64 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.21 | 2.56 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.01 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 37205 are small: just 2.21 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Only 27 of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have 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 37205
| Period | ZIP 37205 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.1 | 36.6 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.8 | 37.3 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.9 | 37.9 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.6 | 38.0 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.5 | +1.5 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 37205 skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 42.1 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 25 of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are older.
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 37205
| Period | ZIP 37205 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 11.7% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.1% | 11.6% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 10.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 10.7% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.3% of households in ZIP 37205, well below the national share of 11.6%. ZIP 37205 has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Tennessee ZIP codes.
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 37205
Renters in ZIP 37205
| Period | ZIP 37205 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.2% | 31.5% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.1% | 34.2% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.7% | 34.2% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 31.8% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +3.3 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 37205 own their homes; 31.8% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 43.0% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the north; owners are most common in the center. The renter share has edged up 0.6 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 37205
| Period | ZIP 37205 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 9.1% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 8.8% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 8.5% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 8.2% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 37205 as nationally: 8.3%, against 9.6%. ZIP 37205 has a lower vacancy rate than most Tennessee ZIP codes.
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 37205
| Period | ZIP 37205 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1984 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1985 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1962 | 1988 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1992 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +9 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 37205 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1970, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the center has the oldest housing. Only 25 of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have older homes.
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 37205
| Period | ZIP 37205 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,157 | $905 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,184 | $986 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,435 | $1,212 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,204 | $1,653 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,048 | +$749 | +$526 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 37205 pays $2,204 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,048 a month since 2006–10, up 91%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 36.6% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the north.
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 37205
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 37205
| Period | ZIP 37205 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.1% | 30.1% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 72.2% | 32.0% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 76.6% | 36.3% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 77.7% | 41.0% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.7 pts | +10.9 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 37205: 77.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 8.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only three of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 37205
| Period | ZIP 37205 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.5% | 86.5% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.4% | 88.0% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.0% | 90.0% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.6% | 91.7% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +5.1 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 37205: 98.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 1.1 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Only two of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 37205
| Period | ZIP 37205 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 7.2% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.3% | 7.8% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.4% | 3.9% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 3.6% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 37205 runs below the national rate: 3.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 0.9 points, a smaller 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 37205 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 37205 | 2.21 | 46.6 | 6.3% | 31.8% | 8.3% | 1970 | $2,204 | 77.7% | 98.6% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 37209 | 1.86 | 34.1 | 6.8% | 50.9% | 8.3% | 1990 | $1,669 | 56.5% | 91.3% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 37215 | 2.24 | 44.8 | 4.6% | 24.3% | 9.5% | 1978 | $2,025 | 81.7% | 97.8% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 37212 | 1.71 | 27.8 | 3.4% | 61.6% | 30.7% | 1973 | $1,803 | 68.0% | 84.5% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 37204 | 2.06 | 31.6 | 5.6% | 43.9% | 9.3% | 1987 | $1,750 | 78.6% | 97.0% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 37203 | 1.52 | 31.9 | 4.8% | 78.8% | 17.6% | 2010 | $1,916 | 71.0% | 93.2% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 37208 | 1.74 | 30.1 | 7.8% | 69.5% | 12.1% | 1989 | $1,431 | 52.4% | 90.3% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 37243 | 1.41 | 28.0 | 10.2% | 81.4% | 35.2% | 2010 | $2,416 | 94.9% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 37219 | 1.43 | 29.1 | 9.7% | 80.2% | 34.2% | 2002 | $2,318 | 89.7% | 99.5% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 37221 | 2.16 | 41.8 | 6.9% | 32.4% | 7.2% | 1994 | $2,087 | 64.1% | 97.2% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 37201 | 1.48 | 34.3 | 8.7% | 75.3% | 26.7% | 1975 | $1,889 | 69.0% | 98.1% | 0.0% |
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 37205. 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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