37127 ZIP Code — Murfreesboro, TN
Rutherford County, Tennessee
ZIP code 37127 is located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, within Rutherford County. It covers approximately 47.08 square miles and serves a population of 20,734 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 615.
About ZIP code 37127
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $299,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $81,270.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
20,734
population
47.08
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
37127 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 37127
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37127. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Murfreesboro | Acceptable |
| Murfreesboro | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
37132 Murfreesboro (5.4 mi)
37131 Murfreesboro (5.9 mi)
37037 Christiana (5.9 mi)
37149 Readyville (7.3 mi)
37130 Murfreesboro (8.1 mi)
37128 Murfreesboro (9.1 mi)
37020 Bell Buckle (10.3 mi)
37018 Beechgrove (11.8 mi)
37085 Lascassas (12.2 mi)
37153 Rockvale (12.7 mi)
37129 Murfreesboro (13 mi)
37026 Bradyville (13.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 20,734 |
| Population density | 440 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 47 |
| County FIPS | 149 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 47.08 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.7752 |
| Longitude | -86.3311 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 615 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 30.6% | 34.9% | 45.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.4% | 36.1% | 30.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.0% | 24.7% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 3.1% | 4.4% | 5.1% |
Demographics & statistics
20,734
Population
440
People per sq mi
33.4
Median age
$81,270
Median household income
$32,740
Per capita income
$299,900
Median home value
$1,199
Median monthly rent
75.8%
Home ownership
10.0%
Poverty rate
4.9%
Unemployment
5,659
Housing units
35.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,092
Under 5
1,008
642
5–9
593
954
10–14
880
677
15–19
624
795
20–24
733
1,398
25–34
1,289
1,543
35–44
1,423
1,436
45–54
1,325
696
55–59
643
397
60–64
366
714
65–74
659
359
75–84
332
81
85+
75
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,785 | 27.9% |
| 18 and over | 14,949 | 72.1% |
| 65 and over | 2,220 | 10.7% |
| Median age | 33.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
69%
Black or African American
13.9%
Two or more races
5.7%
Hispanic or Latino
4.5%
Asian
2.9%
Other race
2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,969 | 69% |
| Black or African American | 3,011 | 13.9% |
| Two or more races | 1,233 | 5.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 968 | 4.5% |
| Asian | 631 | 2.9% |
| Other race | 520 | 2.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 328 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 42 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 30.6% | 34.9% | 45.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.4% | 36.1% | 30.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.0% | 24.7% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 3.1% | 4.4% | 5.1% |
Under $10k
2.8%
$10k–$15k
1.2%
$15k–$25k
4.5%
$25k–$35k
5.6%
$35k–$50k
10.7%
$50k–$75k
19.3%
$75k–$100k
17.9%
$100k–$150k
21.3%
$150k–$200k
13.6%
$200k+
3.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.6% |
| $200k+ | 3.0% |
| Median income | $81,270 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.7%
$50k–$100k
1.4%
$100k–$150k
3.9%
$150k–$200k
5.7%
$200k–$300k
35.4%
$300k–$500k
43.7%
$500k–$1M
5.4%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $299,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,199 |
| Owner occupied | 75.8% |
| Renter occupied | 24.2% |
| Vacant | 4.9% |
| Single-family detached | 74.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.9% |
| Mobile homes | 3.5% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.92 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 21.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 22.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 29.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 1.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 50.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.0% |
| 3 or more | 30.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 28.6% |
| Electricity | 68.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.1% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,061 | 58.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 532 | 7.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 965 | 13.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,430 | 20.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,720 | 38.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,440 | 20.6% |
| Average household size | 2.94 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.7% | 28.3% |
| Married | 56.5% | 55.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 3.0% | 5.4% |
| Divorced | 12.0% | 9.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.7%
Some HS, no diploma
3.0%
HS graduate
26.2%
Some college, no degree
25.1%
Associate's degree
8.2%
Bachelor's degree
25.8%
Graduate / professional
10.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 35.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 320 | 6.3% |
| Kindergarten | 232 | 4.6% |
| Elementary school | 2,423 | 47.6% |
| High school | 969 | 19.0% |
| College / grad school | 1,151 | 22.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.8%
Manufacturing
15.1%
Retail trade
14.4%
Professional & management
11.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.9%
Transportation & utilities
6.7%
Construction
6.0%
Finance & real estate
4.1%
Wholesale trade
3.8%
Public administration
3.2%
Other services
3.1%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.8% |
| Service | 16.0% |
| Sales & office | 20.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.7% |
| Production & transportation | 16.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.3% |
| Government | 14.5% |
| Self-employed | 6.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.7% |
| Carpool | 11.7% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Work from home | 10.6% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.4 |
Poverty
All people
10.0%
Under 18 years
11.1%
18 and over
9.6%
Married-couple families
1.2%
Female-led households
34.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.2% |
| Retirement income | 20.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.8% |
| High blood pressure | 33.5% |
| High cholesterol | 31.3% |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 24.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.4% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.9% |
| Binge drinking | 15.4% |
| No physical activity | 21.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.1% |
| Depression | 25.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.3% |
| Poor mental health | 16.1% |
| Poor physical health | 9.5% |
| No health insurance | 14.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.0% |
| Visited dentist | 59.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.8% |
| Teeth loss | 13.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,000 | 6.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.6% |
| Under 18 | 0.5% |
| 18–64 years | 8.9% |
| 65 and over | 29.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.2% |
| Public insurance | 30.0% |
| No insurance | 5.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 18,634 | 89.9% |
| Spanish | 442 | 2.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 194 | 1.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 188 | 1.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 19,535 | 94.2% |
| Born in same state | 19,142 | 92.3% |
| Born in different state | 11,865 | 57.2% |
| Foreign born | 393 | 1.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,199 | 5.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 760 | 63.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,416 | 11.7% |
| Arab | 2,163 | 10.4% |
| Italian | 1,916 | 9.2% |
| Polish | 538 | 2.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 72 | 0.3% |
| German | 40 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 14 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 9 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 33.7% |
| Internet access | 97.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37127
What city is ZIP code 37127 in?
ZIP code 37127 is primarily assigned to Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
What county is ZIP code 37127 in?
ZIP code 37127 falls within Rutherford County, Tennessee.
What is the population of ZIP code 37127?
ZIP code 37127 has an estimated population of 20,734 residents, with a density of 440 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 37127?
The median home value in ZIP code 37127 is $299,900.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 37127?
The median household income in ZIP code 37127 is $81,270, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 37127 in?
ZIP code 37127 observes the CST timezone.