37012 ZIP Code — Alexandria, TN

Dekalb County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37012 is located in Alexandria, Tennessee, within Dekalb County. It covers approximately 36.86 square miles and serves a population of 2,340 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 615/931.

About ZIP code 37012

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $190,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $53,042.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

2,340

population

36.86

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

37012 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37012

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37012. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Alexandria	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38567 Hickman (6.3 mi) 38547 Brush Creek (6.8 mi) 37095 Liberty (7.1 mi) 37059 Dowelltown (8.6 mi) 37184 Watertown (8.6 mi) 38563 Gordonsville (9.7 mi) 37016 Auburntown (9.7 mi) 38560 Elmwood (13 mi) 38548 Buffalo Valley (13.4 mi) 38552 Chestnut Mound (13.4 mi) 38582 Silver Point (13.4 mi) 37118 Milton (13.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,340
Population density	63 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	36.86 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	36.0651
Longitude	-85.9961
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	615/931

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.2%	54.6%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	28.0%	29.3%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	21.5%	13.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.4%	2.2%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,340

Population

People per sq mi

38.3

Median age

$53,042

Median household income

$26,291

Per capita income

$190,800

Median home value

$650

Median monthly rent

72.9%

Home ownership

14.5%

Poverty rate

5.7%

Unemployment

775

Housing units

11.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

100

10–14

15–19

20–24

226

25–34

185

157

35–44

128

189

45–54

154

55–59

60–64

117

65–74

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	589	25.2%
18 and over	1,751	74.8%
65 and over	323	13.8%
Median age	38.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91%

Black or African American 3.9%

Two or more races 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Other race 1.1%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,154	91%
Black or African American	93	3.9%
Two or more races	59	2.5%
Hispanic or Latino	27	1.1%
Other race	25	1.1%
Asian	9	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.2%	54.6%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	28.0%	29.3%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	21.5%	13.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.4%	2.2%	5.1%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 12.5%

$15k–$25k 9.1%

$25k–$35k 5.6%

$35k–$50k 15.0%

$50k–$75k 24.1%

$75k–$100k 5.9%

$100k–$150k 21.4%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k+ 0.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	12.5%
$15k–$25k	9.1%
$25k–$35k	5.6%
$35k–$50k	15.0%
$50k–$75k	24.1%
$75k–$100k	5.9%
$100k–$150k	21.4%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
$200k+	0.2%
Median income	$53,042

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.4%

$50k–$100k 7.7%

$100k–$150k 23.0%

$150k–$200k 21.3%

$200k–$300k 18.7%

$300k–$500k 23.1%

$500k–$1M 3.4%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$190,800
Median rent / month	$650
Owner occupied	72.9%
Renter occupied	27.1%
Vacant	7.1%
Single-family detached	63.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.4%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.2%
2010–2019	9.2%
2000–2009	9.0%
1990–1999	18.1%
1980–1989	22.0%
1970–1979	12.8%
1960–1969	6.4%
1950–1959	6.0%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	12.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.4%
2 bedrooms	30.8%
3 bedrooms	52.8%
4 bedrooms	8.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.3%
1 vehicle	25.0%
2 vehicles	44.4%
3 or more	21.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.7%
Electricity	71.6%
Propane / LP gas	4.4%
Wood	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	447	46.5%
Cohabiting couple	60	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	242	25.2%
Female householder, no spouse	212	22.1%
Households with children under 18	317	33.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	283	29.4%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.9%	13.0%
Married	47.0%	58.2%
Separated	6.1%	2.7%
Widowed	8.2%	14.3%
Divorced	10.8%	11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.9%

Some HS, no diploma 10.5%

HS graduate 46.7%

Some college, no degree 18.3%

Associate's degree 7.6%

Bachelor's degree 10.5%

Graduate / professional 1.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.5%
Bachelor's or higher	11.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	26	5.2%
Kindergarten	42	8.3%
Elementary school	242	48.0%
High school	123	24.4%
College / grad school	71	14.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.1%

Education & healthcare 13.3%

Retail trade 11.6%

Professional & management 11.3%

Wholesale trade 9.0%

Public administration 7.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%

Other services 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Construction 4.0%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.0%
Service	20.2%
Sales & office	17.7%
Natural resources & construction	10.4%
Production & transportation	23.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.7%
Government	16.5%
Self-employed	2.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.8%
Carpool	7.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.7%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.2

Poverty

All people 14.5%

Under 18 years 20.2%

18 and over 12.6%

Married-couple families 2.2%

Female-led households 32.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.3%
Retirement income	15.3%
Supplemental Security	6.5%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	39.2%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.8%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	25.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	26.7%
Fair or poor health	16.9%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	16.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.6%
Visited dentist	56.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	17.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	68	3.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.2%
Under 18	8.7%
18–64 years	11.3%
65 and over	37.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.7%
Public insurance	39.2%
No insurance	11.3%
Uninsured under 19	4.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,178	93.1%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,310	98.7%
Born in same state	2,289	97.8%
Born in different state	1,917	81.9%
Foreign born	21	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	30	1.3%
Not a US citizen	2	6.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	443	18.9%
Italian	123	5.3%
French	94	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	6	0.3%
Dutch	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.1%
Internet access	91.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37012

What city is ZIP code 37012 in?

ZIP code 37012 is primarily assigned to Alexandria, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37012 in?

ZIP code 37012 falls within Dekalb County, Tennessee.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 37012?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 37012?

The median home value in ZIP code 37012 is $190,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 37012?

ZIP code 37012 has an estimated population of 2,340 residents, with a density of 63 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 37012?

The median household income in ZIP code 37012 is $53,042, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 37012 in?

ZIP code 37012 observes the CST timezone.