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Population and households in ZIP 37216
Household size in ZIP 37216
| Period | ZIP 37216 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.39 | 2.57 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.42 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.24 | 2.64 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.07 | 2.56 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.32 | −0.01 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
ZIP 37216 is a place of small households, averaging 2.07 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.39 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 16 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 37216
| Period | ZIP 37216 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.5 | 36.6 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.0 | 37.3 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.8 | 37.9 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.4 | 38.0 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.1 | +1.5 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 35.4, ZIP 37216 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has dropped from 37.5 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the south and 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 37216
| Period | ZIP 37216 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.8% | 11.7% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.4% | 11.6% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 10.7% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −8.4 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.4% of households in ZIP 37216, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 8.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 37216
Renters in ZIP 37216
| Period | ZIP 37216 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.3% | 31.5% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 36.4% | 34.2% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.1% | 34.2% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 29.4% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | +3.3 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
About three in ten households in ZIP 37216 rent their homes (29.4%), a little below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 23.3% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southwest and least common in the northeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 1.9 points, 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 37216
| Period | ZIP 37216 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 9.1% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 8.8% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.3% | 8.5% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 8.2% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 37216 than nationally: 7.4%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The Nashville area as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy is down 4.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 37216
| Period | ZIP 37216 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1955 | 1984 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1955 | 1985 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1988 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1992 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +13 | +9 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 37216 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1969, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the northeast has the oldest housing. Of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 23 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 37216
| Period | ZIP 37216 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $783 | $905 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $875 | $986 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,134 | $1,212 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,660 | $1,653 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$877 | +$749 | +$526 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 37216 costs $1,660 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $877 a month from 2006–10, a 112% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 33.4% 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 northeast; the most affordable are 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 37216
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 37216
| Period | ZIP 37216 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.2% | 30.1% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.6% | 32.0% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.2% | 36.3% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 59.1% | 41.0% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +34.0 pts | +10.9 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 37216 is highly educated: about six in ten adults 25 and older (59.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 34.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 24 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 37216
| Period | ZIP 37216 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.8% | 86.5% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.7% | 88.0% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.5% | 90.0% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.6% | 91.7% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +13.8 pts | +5.1 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 37216: 95.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 13.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 37216 has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Tennessee ZIP codes.
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 37216
| Period | ZIP 37216 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 7.2% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 7.8% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 3.9% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 3.6% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 37216 has been strong: just 3.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.6 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 37216 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 37216 | 2.07 | 35.4 | 8.4% | 29.4% | 7.4% | 1969 | $1,660 | 59.1% | 95.6% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 37206 | 2.22 | 34.6 | 14.1% | 49.5% | 9.9% | 1974 | $1,795 | 61.5% | 94.4% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 37207 | 2.33 | 34.5 | 23.6% | 44.7% | 11.2% | 1980 | $1,367 | 33.6% | 86.9% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 37115 | 2.15 | 40.2 | 13.8% | 57.3% | 6.9% | 1976 | $1,297 | 24.4% | 84.3% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 37213 | 1.44 | 42.0 | 2.0% | 99.1% | 4.5% | 2009 | $1,587 | 40.7% | 84.9% | 0.3% |
| ZIP 37228 | 1.30 | 28.7 | 17.3% | 98.6% | 19.9% | 2014 | $1,594 | 58.3% | 81.9% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 37201 | 1.48 | 34.3 | 8.7% | 75.3% | 26.7% | 1975 | $1,889 | 69.0% | 98.1% | 0.0% |
| 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 37208 | 1.74 | 30.1 | 7.8% | 69.5% | 12.1% | 1989 | $1,431 | 52.4% | 90.3% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 37214 | 2.02 | 40.0 | 7.0% | 37.5% | 8.7% | 1978 | $1,600 | 46.2% | 92.3% | 3.5% |
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 37216. 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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