37118 ZIP Code — Milton, TN

Rutherford County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37118 is located in Milton, Tennessee, within Rutherford County. It covers approximately 32.82 square miles and serves a population of 1,274 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 615/629.

About ZIP code 37118

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 $385,200.

Median household income is $80,556. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 37118 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,274

population

32.82

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

37118 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37118

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37118. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Milton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37016 Auburntown (4.1 mi) 37085 Lascassas (6.4 mi) 37130 Murfreesboro (8.2 mi) 37149 Readyville (9.7 mi) 37190 Woodbury (10.3 mi) 37184 Watertown (10.7 mi) 37132 Murfreesboro (11.8 mi) 37131 Murfreesboro (13.3 mi) 37012 Alexandria (13.7 mi) 37095 Liberty (13.7 mi) 37127 Murfreesboro (13.8 mi) 37090 Lebanon (14.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,274
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	149

Geography
Land area	32.82 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.9325
Longitude	-86.1785
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	615/629

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.3%	34.9%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	47.0%	36.1%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	24.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	7.5%	4.4%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,274

Population

People per sq mi

53.2

Median age

$80,556

Median household income

$34,905

Per capita income

$385,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

3.9%

Poverty rate

6.9%

Unemployment

494

Housing units

26.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

100

20–24

100

25–34

35–44

114

45–54

113

55–59

60–64

183

65–74

182

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	124	9.7%
18 and over	1,150	90.3%
65 and over	394	30.9%
Median age	53.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.6%

Asian 3.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Other race 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,225	95.6%
Asian	41	3.2%
Hispanic or Latino	8	0.6%
Other race	8	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.3%	34.9%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	47.0%	36.1%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	24.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	7.5%	4.4%	5.1%

$10k–$15k 7.1%

$15k–$25k 4.3%

$35k–$50k 9.1%

$50k–$75k 28.7%

$75k–$100k 8.5%

$100k–$150k 23.3%

$150k–$200k 11.7%

$200k+ 7.3%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	7.1%
$15k–$25k	4.3%
$35k–$50k	9.1%
$50k–$75k	28.7%
$75k–$100k	8.5%
$100k–$150k	23.3%
$150k–$200k	11.7%
$200k+	7.3%
Median income	$80,556

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 9.5%

$100k–$150k 2.0%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

$200k–$300k 20.4%

$300k–$500k 42.3%

$500k–$1M 13.8%

$1M+ 9.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$385,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	86.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.5%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.0%
2010–2019	10.5%
2000–2009	8.1%
1990–1999	34.0%
1980–1989	11.9%
1970–1979	2.0%
1960–1969	22.7%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	4.7%
1939 or earlier	4.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	5.5%
3 bedrooms	79.8%
4 bedrooms	14.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.5%
1 vehicle	6.7%
2 vehicles	48.0%
3 or more	37.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	18.8%
Electricity	69.8%
Propane / LP gas	11.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	409	82.8%
Cohabiting couple	65	13.2%
Male householder, no spouse	20	4.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	98	19.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	246	49.8%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.6%	9.0%
Married	66.9%	77.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	14.5%	13.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.8%

Some HS, no diploma 2.6%

HS graduate 45.6%

Some college, no degree 13.9%

Associate's degree 5.9%

Bachelor's degree 15.1%

Graduate / professional 11.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.6%
Bachelor's or higher	26.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	47	41.2%
High school	30	26.3%
College / grad school	37	32.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.2%

Finance & real estate 10.1%

Construction 9.1%

Transportation & utilities 8.9%

Professional & management 8.8%

Manufacturing 8.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Retail trade 5.5%

Wholesale trade 4.6%

Information 2.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.4%
Service	18.2%
Sales & office	24.7%
Natural resources & construction	4.2%
Production & transportation	14.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.5%
Government	25.9%
Self-employed	1.3%
Unpaid family workers	2.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.0%
Carpool	8.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.5

Poverty

All people 3.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.3%

Married-couple families 8.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.0%
Retirement income	26.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.7%
High blood pressure	37.3%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	28.5%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.9%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	22.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	26.4%
Fair or poor health	14.8%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	14.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.8%
Visited dentist	60.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	14.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	179	15.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.3%
Under 18	30.6%
18–64 years	6.7%
65 and over	33.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.7%
Public insurance	38.4%
No insurance	6.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,227	96.3%
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)	1,225	96.2%
Born in same state	1,217	95.5%
Born in different state	990	77.7%
Foreign born	8	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	49	3.8%
Not a US citizen	17	34.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	232	18.2%
Italian	178	14%
French	85	6.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	36	2.8%
Polish	16	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.8%
Internet access	92.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37118

What city is ZIP code 37118 in?

ZIP code 37118 is primarily assigned to Milton, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37118 in?

ZIP code 37118 falls within Rutherford County, Tennessee.

Does ZIP code 37118 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 37118 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 37118 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 37118 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 37118 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 37118 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 37118?

The median home value in ZIP code 37118 is $385,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 37118 in?

ZIP code 37118 observes the CST timezone.