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Household size in ZIP 37217
| Period | ZIP 37217 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.62 | 2.57 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.52 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.54 | 2.64 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.01 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 37217 run a little small, averaging 2.52 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.62 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest.
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 37217
| Period | ZIP 37217 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.8 | 36.6 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.1 | 37.3 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.4 | 37.9 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.6 | 38.0 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.8 | +1.5 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 37217 is young: half of its residents are under 33.6, 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 climbed from 31.8, mirroring the country. Of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 22 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 37217
| Period | ZIP 37217 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 11.7% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 11.6% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.4% | 10.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 18.7% | 10.7% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 37217: 18.7% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 5.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 23 have a higher 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 37217
Renters in ZIP 37217
| Period | ZIP 37217 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 58.2% | 31.5% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 61.6% | 34.2% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 56.6% | 34.2% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 57.8% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | +3.3 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 37217: 57.8% 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%. Rentals cluster in the northwest; owners are most common in the east. Of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 16 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 37217
| Period | ZIP 37217 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 9.1% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 8.8% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.9% | 8.5% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.1% | 8.2% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in ZIP 37217: 11.1% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has edged down 0.8 points since 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 37217
| Period | ZIP 37217 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1984 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1985 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1988 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1992 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +9 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 37217 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1979, versus 1980 nationally. 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 1975 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the northwest.
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 37217
| Period | ZIP 37217 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $798 | $905 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $877 | $986 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,058 | $1,212 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,539 | $1,653 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$741 | +$749 | +$526 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 37217 costs $1,539 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the Nashville area as a whole ($1,653). Rents are up $741 a month from 2006–10, a 93% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 30.7% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 37217
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 37217
| Period | ZIP 37217 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.9% | 30.1% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.0% | 32.0% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.9% | 36.3% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.1% | 41.0% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +10.9 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in ZIP 37217 than nationally: 27.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 2.2 points, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the northwest.
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 37217
| Period | ZIP 37217 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.3% | 86.5% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.3% | 88.0% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.5% | 90.0% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 77.1% | 91.7% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | +5.1 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than one in five adults in ZIP 37217 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 77.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has fallen 4.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose. Only four of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower 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 37217
| Period | ZIP 37217 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 7.2% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 7.8% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 3.9% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 3.6% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 37217 runs below the national rate: 4.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.4 points, 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 37217 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 37217 | 2.52 | 33.6 | 18.7% | 57.8% | 11.1% | 1979 | $1,539 | 27.1% | 77.1% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 37013 | 2.72 | 33.2 | 17.0% | 46.1% | 7.8% | 1996 | $1,748 | 30.1% | 84.8% | 7.2% |
| ZIP 37214 | 2.02 | 40.0 | 7.0% | 37.5% | 8.7% | 1978 | $1,600 | 46.2% | 92.3% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 37211 | 2.43 | 33.3 | 13.3% | 50.6% | 9.5% | 1980 | $1,618 | 41.7% | 85.1% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 37210 | 2.02 | 33.7 | 16.7% | 67.9% | 11.3% | 1975 | $1,117 | 34.7% | 83.5% | 7.8% |
| ZIP 37076 | 2.29 | 38.8 | 12.8% | 48.3% | 9.3% | 1991 | $1,680 | 41.0% | 94.1% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 37204 | 2.06 | 31.6 | 5.6% | 43.9% | 9.3% | 1987 | $1,750 | 78.6% | 97.0% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 37220 | 2.44 | 42.9 | 3.5% | 16.6% | 5.4% | 1967 | $2,166 | 82.2% | 98.6% | 0.9% |
| ZIP 37206 | 2.22 | 34.6 | 14.1% | 49.5% | 9.9% | 1974 | $1,795 | 61.5% | 94.4% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 37213 | 1.44 | 42.0 | 2.0% | 99.1% | 4.5% | 2009 | $1,587 | 40.7% | 84.9% | 0.3% |
| 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 37217. 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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