37042 ZIP Code — Clarksville, TN
Montgomery County, Tennessee
ZIP code 37042 is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, within Montgomery County. It covers approximately 56.87 square miles and serves a population of 83,409 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 931.
About ZIP code 37042
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 $190,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.
Median household income is $61,609.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 22% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
83,409
population
56.87
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
37042 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 37042
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37042. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Clarksville | Acceptable |
| Clarksville | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
37044 Clarksville (3.5 mi)
37040 Clarksville (5.6 mi)
42223 Fort Campbell (7.2 mi)
37191 Woodlawn (8.2 mi)
42262 Oak Grove (9.7 mi)
37043 Clarksville (10.5 mi)
37142 Palmyra (11.7 mi)
37052 Cunningham (13.1 mi)
37079 Indian Mound (14.6 mi)
42286 Trenton (15 mi)
42266 Pembroke (15.5 mi)
42236 Herndon (15.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 83,409 |
| Population density | 1,467 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 47 |
| County FIPS | 125 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 56.87 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.49 sq mi |
| Latitude | 36.5597 |
| Longitude | -87.4069 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 931 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.7% | 40.8% | 45.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.3% | 35.4% | 30.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.1% | 20.1% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 0.8% | 3.7% | 5.1% |
Demographics & statistics
83,409
Population
1,467
People per sq mi
29.7
Median age
$61,609
Median household income
$27,644
Per capita income
$190,500
Median home value
$1,123
Median monthly rent
58.7%
Home ownership
12.9%
Poverty rate
8.3%
Unemployment
21,317
Housing units
23.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
3,932
Under 5
4,008
3,020
5–9
3,078
2,957
10–14
3,014
2,217
15–19
2,259
3,818
20–24
3,891
9,135
25–34
9,311
5,473
35–44
5,579
4,107
45–54
4,186
1,821
55–59
1,856
1,956
60–64
1,993
2,037
65–74
2,076
653
75–84
666
181
85+
185
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 22,981 | 27.6% |
| 18 and over | 60,428 | 72.4% |
| 65 and over | 5,798 | 7.0% |
| Median age | 29.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
49.8%
Black or African American
25%
Two or more races
10.8%
Hispanic or Latino
7.5%
Other race
3.9%
Asian
2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44,873 | 49.8% |
| Black or African American | 22,549 | 25% |
| Two or more races | 9,745 | 10.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,782 | 7.5% |
| Other race | 3,501 | 3.9% |
| Asian | 1,946 | 2.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 468 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 327 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.7% | 40.8% | 45.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.3% | 35.4% | 30.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.1% | 20.1% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 0.8% | 3.7% | 5.1% |
Under $10k
5.2%
$10k–$15k
2.8%
$15k–$25k
4.9%
$25k–$35k
9.4%
$35k–$50k
16.5%
$50k–$75k
21.0%
$75k–$100k
17.8%
$100k–$150k
16.4%
$150k–$200k
4.2%
$200k+
1.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.2% |
| $200k+ | 1.8% |
| Median income | $61,609 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.8%
$50k–$100k
5.0%
$100k–$150k
20.7%
$150k–$200k
24.7%
$200k–$300k
35.1%
$300k–$500k
8.7%
$500k–$1M
1.7%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $190,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,123 |
| Owner occupied | 58.7% |
| Renter occupied | 41.3% |
| Vacant | 8.9% |
| Single-family detached | 72.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.3% |
| Mobile homes | 5.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.71 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 18.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 18.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 23.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.8% |
| 3 or more | 23.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 13.8% |
| Electricity | 83.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 14,891 | 47.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,289 | 7.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 5,515 | 17.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 8,412 | 27.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 12,273 | 39.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,397 | 14.1% |
| Average household size | 2.68 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.4% | 28.8% |
| Married | 52.9% | 48.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 15.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.1%
Some HS, no diploma
4.5%
HS graduate
29.4%
Some college, no degree
26.9%
Associate's degree
13.2%
Bachelor's degree
17.2%
Graduate / professional
6.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,515 | 6.9% |
| Kindergarten | 1,000 | 4.6% |
| Elementary school | 9,547 | 43.7% |
| High school | 3,920 | 17.9% |
| College / grad school | 5,879 | 26.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.8%
Retail trade
12.4%
Manufacturing
12.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.1%
Professional & management
10.6%
Public administration
8.2%
Construction
6.9%
Transportation & utilities
5.4%
Other services
4.4%
Finance & real estate
3.9%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Information
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.9% |
| Service | 21.4% |
| Sales & office | 22.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.6% |
| Production & transportation | 17.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.4% |
| Government | 21.7% |
| Self-employed | 3.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.6% |
| Carpool | 8.8% |
| Public transit | 0.9% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Work from home | 5.4% |
| Other means | 1.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.8 |
Poverty
All people
12.9%
Under 18 years
17.9%
18 and over
11.0%
Married-couple families
4.8%
Female-led households
24.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 18.3% |
| Retirement income | 21.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.6% |
| High blood pressure | 30.6% |
| High cholesterol | 26.1% |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart disease | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| Arthritis | 19.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.9% |
| Cancer | 3.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 22.7% |
| Binge drinking | 15.7% |
| No physical activity | 25.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 40.0% |
| Depression | 27.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.9% |
| Poor mental health | 19.1% |
| Poor physical health | 9.7% |
| No health insurance | 18.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.5% |
| Visited dentist | 59.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.8% |
| Teeth loss | 17.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 11,741 | 21.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 7.6% |
| 18–64 years | 17.7% |
| 65 and over | 43.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.1% |
| Public insurance | 36.9% |
| No insurance | 9.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 75,469 | 90.5% |
| Spanish | 2,617 | 3.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,037 | 2.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 148 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 380 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 76,963 | 92.3% |
| Born in same state | 73,427 | 88.0% |
| Born in different state | 26,140 | 31.3% |
| Foreign born | 3,536 | 4.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 6,446 | 7.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,300 | 51.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 6,559 | 7.9% |
| French | 5,145 | 6.2% |
| Arab | 4,307 | 5.2% |
| English | 614 | 0.7% |
| Polish | 487 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 290 | 0.3% |
| German | 286 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 87 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 52 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.3% |
| Internet access | 97.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37042
What part of Clarksville is ZIP code 37042?
ZIP code 37042 covers a portion of Clarksville, Tennessee, within Montgomery County.
What county is ZIP code 37042 in?
ZIP code 37042 falls within Montgomery County, Tennessee.
Does ZIP code 37042 have a large veteran population?
22% of civilians in ZIP code 37042 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 37042?
The median home value in ZIP code 37042 is $190,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 37042?
ZIP code 37042 has an estimated population of 83,409 residents, with a density of 1,467 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 37042?
The median household income in ZIP code 37042 is $61,609, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 37042 in?
ZIP code 37042 observes the CST timezone.