37221 ZIP Code
Nashville, Tennessee
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 37221 |
| City/Town: | Nashville |
| County: | Davidson |
| State: | Tennessee |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 43,400 |
| Median Household Income: | $96,623 |
| Per Capita Income: | $54,322 |
| Total Housing Units: | 20,087 |
| Median Home Value: | $393,500 |
| Land Area: | 49.3 sq miles
127.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.0592, -86.9723 |
Population Information (37221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 43,400 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 20,886 | 48.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 22,514 | 51.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,755 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,425 | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,741 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,931 | 4.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,319 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,159 | 14.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,881 | 13.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,989 | 13.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,026 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,575 | 5.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,514 | 10.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,238 | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 847 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (37221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $393,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,668 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 20,087 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 18,787 | 93.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,300 | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 13,505 | 71.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,282 | 28.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (37221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 31,229 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 399 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 795 | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,290 | 13.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,433 | 17.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,101 | 6.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 10,530 | 33.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 7,681 | 24.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 58.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (37221 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $96,623 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $122,269 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $121,133 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $54,322 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (37221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 25,505 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 24,535 | 96.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 964 | 3.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,515 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 19,963 | 81.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,727 | 11.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,819 | 7.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 26 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (37221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 35,850 | 82.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,531 | 8.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 20 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,367 | 3.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 610 | 1.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,022 | 4.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,394 | 3.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,037 | 4.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,203 | 2.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 392 | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 62 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 380 | 0.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (37221 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 536 | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 259 | 1.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 825 | 4.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 697 | 3.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,213 | 11.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,041 | 16.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,223 | 11.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 4,246 | 22.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,878 | 10.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,869 | 15.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (37221 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 18,284 | 74.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,752 | 7.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 82 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 117 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 153 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,937 | 16.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (37221 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 49 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,292 | 5.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,542 | 6.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 638 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,442 | 10.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 356 | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 644 | 2.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 2,051 | 8.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,563 | 14.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,784 | 27.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,328 | 9.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,634 | 6.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,212 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (37221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.9% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (37221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 41,112 | 94.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 36,792 | 84.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,018 | 23.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,192 | 5.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (37221 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 15,727 | 83.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,325 | 28.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,364 | 23.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 458 | 2.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 128 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 624 | 3.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (37221 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,863 | 54.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 3,168 | 15.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 594 | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 838 | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,331 | 6.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,614 | 8.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,637 | 8.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 37 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (37221 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 412 | 2.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,080 | 10.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,211 | 16.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 4,501 | 22.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 4,264 | 21.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,683 | 18.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,317 | 6.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 235 | 1.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 151 | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 233 | 1.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (37221 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 386 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,439 | 7.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,901 | 24.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,974 | 39.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,544 | 22.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 843 | 4.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (37221 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,859 | 52.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 394 | 2.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,529 | 45.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (37221 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 345 | 1.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,523 | 34.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 8,250 | 43.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,669 | 19.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (37221 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 168 | 1.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 74 | 0.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 223 | 1.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 357 | 2.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,330 | 17.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 7,119 | 52.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,744 | 20.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 490 | 3.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (37221 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,970 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $627 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,668 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.36 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.16 | 2.38 |
Households (37221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 18,787 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 9,171 | 48.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,661 | 19.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,884 | 15.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,682 | 30.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,072 | 27.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,495 | 29.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.30 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.92 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (37221 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,324 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,928 | 30.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 9,720 | 59.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 404 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,225 | 7.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,944 | 30.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (37221 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,513 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 687 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 697 | 7.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,722 | 39.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,720 | 18.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,687 | 28.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (37221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 34,138 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,967 | 5.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 43,304 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,690 | 8.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 134 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,740 | 47.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,816 | 49.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (37221 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 36,233 | 83.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,427 | 14.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,211 | 50.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,094 | 48.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,459 | 22.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 122 | 1.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (37221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 39,583 | 91.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 526 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,817 | 725.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,817 | 725.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,817 | 725.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 787 | 149.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 418 | 79.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 17 | 3.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 600 | 114.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 123 | 23.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (37221 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 40,645 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 36,572 | 90.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,073 | 10.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,127 | 2.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,109 | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 896 | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 941 | 2.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (37221 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 18,787 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 18,382 | 97.8% | 89.4% |
Nashville, TN37221