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Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance), TN

ZIP Code 37212 — Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance), TN Demographics & Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Quick Facts

Local time
Population
20,046
Median Income
$86,461
+15% vs US avg
Home Value
$928,500
+167% vs US avg
Median Rent
$1,408
+21% vs US avg
Median Age
24.1 yrs
-38% vs US avg
Area Code
Congress
Top Ancestry
EnglishGermanIrish
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Location
Coordinates
36.1339, -86.8013
Elevation
405 ft
Land Area
2.8 sq mi
Water Area
0.0 sq mi

At a glance

Population
20,046
Density
N/A
Median income
$86,461
+15% vs US avg
Home value
$928,500
+167% vs US avg
Median rent
$1,408
+21% vs US avg
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Overview of ZIP Code 37212

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What to know about ZIP 37212

ZIP code 37212 covers Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance), TN in Davidson County with a population of about 20,046.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 24.1 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area codes 615, 629; U.S. House district TN-7; the NASHVILLE media market.

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Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance), TN sits in a university / college context (near belmont university (0.4 mi)). Expect stronger interest in student housing, rentals, walkability, transit, and a younger adult age mix versus typical suburban ZIPs.

Income and economy in Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance), TN

Median household income in ZIP 37212 is about $86,461 — about 15% above the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 10.6%; unemployment rate near 4.6%; 77.5% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 43.8 points above the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Education, Healthcare, and Professional services; about 28.8% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 13.6 points above the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Housing and affordability in ZIP 37212

Median home value is about $928,500 — about 167% above the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,408 (about 21% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 41.8% (about 23.6 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 37212 in Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance), TN, a household would need roughly $256,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $5,964. That is about 196% above the local median household income ($86,461), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Climate risk and migration signals

FEMA’s National Risk Index rates natural-hazard risk for Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance), TN as Relatively High (composite score 97.2), which is among the highest nationally. The strongest component scores on US5 are flood (98.2) and wildfire (57.5). These scores are county-linked NRI values published for planning context — all ZIP codes in the same county share the same composite score on US5. Useful when comparing insurance and disaster exposure across areas, not a substitute for a parcel-level flood or fire determination.

Climate normals for Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance), TN show little to no average snow and around 53.2 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 711 for ZIP 37212 (Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance), TN) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Nearby (from this ZIP)

Airport BNA (6.9 miles (11.1 km)) · Belmont University (0.4 miles (0.6 km)) · Stones River National Battlefield (27.3 miles (44.0 km)) · VA: Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (0.6 miles (0.9 km))

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