37086 ZIP Code — La Vergne, TN
Rutherford County, Tennessee
ZIP code 37086 is located in La Vergne, Tennessee, within Rutherford County. It covers approximately 24.78 square miles and serves a population of 36,772 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 615.
About ZIP code 37086
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $242,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.
Median household income is $73,853.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
36,772
population
24.78
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
37086 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 37086
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37086. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| La Vergne | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
37089 La Vergne (1.4 mi)
37013 Antioch (4.5 mi)
37167 Smyrna (5 mi)
37217 Nashville (8.2 mi)
37129 Murfreesboro (8.3 mi)
37076 Hermitage (8.5 mi)
37135 Nolensville (8.8 mi)
37211 Nashville (9.8 mi)
37122 Mount Juliet (11.2 mi)
37014 Arrington (11.6 mi)
37214 Nashville (11.6 mi)
37027 Brentwood (12.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 36,772 |
| Population density | 1,484 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 47 |
| County FIPS | 149 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 24.78 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.14 sq mi |
| Latitude | 36.0221 |
| Longitude | -86.5582 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 615 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.6% | 34.9% | 45.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.8% | 36.1% | 30.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.5% | 24.7% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 3.1% | 4.4% | 5.1% |
Demographics & statistics
36,772
Population
1,484
People per sq mi
32.7
Median age
$73,853
Median household income
$29,684
Per capita income
$242,000
Median home value
$1,603
Median monthly rent
70.8%
Home ownership
10.5%
Poverty rate
4.2%
Unemployment
9,530
Housing units
22.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,262
Under 5
1,270
1,198
5–9
1,207
1,915
10–14
1,928
1,292
15–19
1,302
1,338
20–24
1,347
2,738
25–34
2,758
2,679
35–44
2,697
2,507
45–54
2,525
984
55–59
991
987
60–64
994
993
65–74
999
353
75–84
355
76
85+
77
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,557 | 28.7% |
| 18 and over | 26,215 | 71.3% |
| 65 and over | 2,853 | 7.8% |
| Median age | 32.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
46.3%
Black or African American
22.7%
Hispanic or Latino
12.7%
Two or more races
8.9%
Other race
6.9%
Asian
2.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,525 | 46.3% |
| Black or African American | 9,567 | 22.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,362 | 12.7% |
| Two or more races | 3,731 | 8.9% |
| Other race | 2,921 | 6.9% |
| Asian | 1,008 | 2.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.6% | 34.9% | 45.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.8% | 36.1% | 30.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.5% | 24.7% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 3.1% | 4.4% | 5.1% |
Under $10k
2.8%
$10k–$15k
1.4%
$15k–$25k
6.5%
$25k–$35k
8.2%
$35k–$50k
11.5%
$50k–$75k
20.4%
$75k–$100k
18.7%
$100k–$150k
22.3%
$150k–$200k
5.8%
$200k+
2.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 18.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.8% |
| $200k+ | 2.6% |
| Median income | $73,853 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.3%
$50k–$100k
3.2%
$100k–$150k
5.5%
$150k–$200k
17.1%
$200k–$300k
43.3%
$300k–$500k
23.3%
$500k–$1M
3.0%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $242,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,603 |
| Owner occupied | 70.8% |
| Renter occupied | 29.2% |
| Vacant | 5.5% |
| Single-family detached | 79.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.7% |
| Mobile homes | 5.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.75 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 36.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 27.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 15.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 65.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.4% |
| 3 or more | 25.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 12.3% |
| Electricity | 84.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.3% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 1.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,249 | 50.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,289 | 10.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,146 | 17.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,765 | 22.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,553 | 44.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,410 | 19.4% |
| Average household size | 2.95 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.6% | 30.6% |
| Married | 50.7% | 48.9% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 5.8% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 13.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.8%
Some HS, no diploma
5.9%
HS graduate
34.6%
Some college, no degree
23.6%
Associate's degree
9.0%
Bachelor's degree
16.1%
Graduate / professional
6.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 207 | 2.2% |
| Kindergarten | 190 | 2.0% |
| Elementary school | 5,395 | 57.0% |
| High school | 2,351 | 24.8% |
| College / grad school | 1,318 | 13.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
17.4%
Manufacturing
13.4%
Professional & management
10.9%
Retail trade
10.8%
Construction
10.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.4%
Transportation & utilities
9.0%
Public administration
4.6%
Wholesale trade
3.9%
Other services
3.8%
Finance & real estate
3.5%
Information
1.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.4% |
| Service | 14.1% |
| Sales & office | 17.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.3% |
| Production & transportation | 25.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.6% |
| Government | 12.3% |
| Self-employed | 6.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.6% |
| Carpool | 13.1% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 0.2% |
| Work from home | 9.8% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.9 |
Poverty
All people
10.5%
Under 18 years
15.7%
18 and over
8.5%
Married-couple families
5.9%
Female-led households
21.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 20.6% |
| Retirement income | 16.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.5% |
| High blood pressure | 32.2% |
| High cholesterol | 28.0% |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart disease | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| Arthritis | 21.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 4.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 21.5% |
| Binge drinking | 15.7% |
| No physical activity | 23.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.4% |
| Depression | 25.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.5% |
| Poor mental health | 17.6% |
| Poor physical health | 9.7% |
| No health insurance | 19.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.0% |
| Visited dentist | 54.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.7% |
| Teeth loss | 16.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,807 | 6.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.5% |
| Under 18 | 4.4% |
| 18–64 years | 12.2% |
| 65 and over | 32.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 63.2% |
| Public insurance | 28.8% |
| No insurance | 16.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 10.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 34,240 | 93.1% |
| Spanish | 3,977 | 11.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,944 | 8.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 184 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 280 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 30,801 | 83.8% |
| Born in same state | 29,773 | 81.0% |
| Born in different state | 17,016 | 46.3% |
| Foreign born | 1,028 | 2.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,971 | 16.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,005 | 33.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,932 | 8% |
| Arab | 2,742 | 7.5% |
| French | 2,448 | 6.7% |
| English | 413 | 1.1% |
| Irish | 99 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 40 | 0.1% |
| German | 37 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 36 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 16 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 33.9% |
| Internet access | 95.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37086
What city is ZIP code 37086 in?
ZIP code 37086 is primarily assigned to La Vergne, Tennessee.
What county is ZIP code 37086 in?
ZIP code 37086 falls within Rutherford County, Tennessee.
What is the population of ZIP code 37086?
ZIP code 37086 has an estimated population of 36,772 residents, with a density of 1,484 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 37086?
The median home value in ZIP code 37086 is $242,000.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 37086?
The median household income in ZIP code 37086 is $73,853, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 37086 in?
ZIP code 37086 observes the CST timezone.