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Household size in ZIP 37215
| Period | ZIP 37215 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.22 | 2.57 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.23 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.28 | 2.64 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.24 | 2.56 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.02 | −0.01 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 37215 are small: just 2.24 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. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southwest.
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 37215
| Period | ZIP 37215 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.7 | 36.6 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.7 | 37.3 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.6 | 37.9 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.8 | 38.0 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +1.5 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 37215 skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.8, 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 41.7 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 37215
| Period | ZIP 37215 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 11.7% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.9% | 11.6% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 10.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 10.7% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.6% of households in ZIP 37215, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 11 of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 37215
Renters in ZIP 37215
| Period | ZIP 37215 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.9% | 31.5% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.8% | 34.2% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.3% | 34.2% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.3% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | +3.3 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 37215 is largely a place of homeowners: only 24.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 39.9% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has edged down 0.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 37215
| Period | ZIP 37215 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 9.1% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 8.8% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.5% | 8.5% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 8.2% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 37215 is close to the national rate: 9.5% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy is down 3.1 points from 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 37215
| Period | ZIP 37215 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1984 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1985 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1988 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1992 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +9 | +6 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 37215 was built around 1978, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are older than in the Nashville area overall, where the median home dates to 1992. The median year built has moved up from 1968 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the southwest has the oldest housing.
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 37215
| Period | ZIP 37215 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,222 | $905 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,242 | $986 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,922 | $1,212 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,025 | $1,653 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$802 | +$749 | +$526 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 37215 pays $2,025 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $802 a month from 2006–10, a 66% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 32.7% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the center; the most affordable are in the east.
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 37215
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 37215
| Period | ZIP 37215 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.3% | 30.1% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 73.4% | 32.0% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 78.6% | 36.3% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 81.7% | 41.0% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.4 pts | +10.9 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 37215 is highly educated: about eight in ten adults 25 and older (81.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.4 points, mirroring the country. Only one other Tennessee ZIP code with 5,000+ people has 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 37215
| Period | ZIP 37215 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.5% | 86.5% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.8% | 88.0% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.3% | 90.0% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.8% | 91.7% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +5.1 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 37215: 97.8% 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 down 0.7 points, even as the national rate rose. Of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only four 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 37215
| Period | ZIP 37215 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.6% | 7.2% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.4% | 7.8% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 3.9% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.7% | 3.6% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 37215 has been low: just 1.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 12 have lower unemployment. 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 37215 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 37215 | 2.24 | 44.8 | 4.6% | 24.3% | 9.5% | 1978 | $2,025 | 81.7% | 97.8% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 37204 | 2.06 | 31.6 | 5.6% | 43.9% | 9.3% | 1987 | $1,750 | 78.6% | 97.0% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 37205 | 2.21 | 46.6 | 6.3% | 31.8% | 8.3% | 1970 | $2,204 | 77.7% | 98.6% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 37212 | 1.71 | 27.8 | 3.4% | 61.6% | 30.7% | 1973 | $1,803 | 68.0% | 84.5% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 37220 | 2.44 | 42.9 | 3.5% | 16.6% | 5.4% | 1967 | $2,166 | 82.2% | 98.6% | 0.9% |
| ZIP 37203 | 1.52 | 31.9 | 4.8% | 78.8% | 17.6% | 2010 | $1,916 | 71.0% | 93.2% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 37209 | 1.86 | 34.1 | 6.8% | 50.9% | 8.3% | 1990 | $1,669 | 56.5% | 91.3% | 2.4% |
| 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 37210 | 2.02 | 33.7 | 16.7% | 67.9% | 11.3% | 1975 | $1,117 | 34.7% | 83.5% | 7.8% |
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 37215. 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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