37218 ZIP Code — Nashville, TN

Davidson County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37218 is located in Nashville, Tennessee, within Davidson County. It covers approximately 39.04 square miles and serves a population of 15,115 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 615.

About ZIP code 37218

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $260,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $55,813. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% 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. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (19%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 37218 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

15,115

population

39.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

37218 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37218

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37218. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Nashville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37209 Nashville (3.4 mi) 37228 Nashville (5.1 mi) 37208 Nashville (5.3 mi) 37205 Nashville (6.3 mi) 37240 Nashville (6.3 mi) 37219 Nashville (6.7 mi) 37241 Nashville (6.7 mi) 37234 Nashville (6.7 mi) 37250 Nashville (6.7 mi) 37246 Nashville (6.7 mi) 37236 Nashville (6.7 mi) 37232 Nashville (6.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	15,115
Population density	387 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	39.04 sq mi
Water area	1.44 sq mi
Latitude	36.1998
Longitude	-86.8967
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	53.4%	39.6%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	32.7%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	20.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.9%	7.0%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

15,115

Population

387

People per sq mi

40.6

Median age

$55,813

Median household income

$31,579

Per capita income

$260,800

Median home value

$1,256

Median monthly rent

69.6%

Home ownership

21.2%

Poverty rate

8.8%

Unemployment

4,639

Housing units

25.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

475

Under 5

559

319

5–9

374

487

10–14

572

428

15–19

502

157

20–24

184

1,096

25–34

1,287

986

35–44

1,159

817

45–54

961

410

55–59

481

435

60–64

512

931

65–74

1,094

328

75–84

386

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,430	22.7%
18 and over	11,685	77.3%
65 and over	2,914	19.3%
Median age	40.6 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 67.3%

White 21.9%

Two or more races 5.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

Other race 1.9%

Asian 1.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	10,443	67.3%
White	3,391	21.9%
Two or more races	790	5.1%
Hispanic or Latino	403	2.6%
Other race	302	1.9%
Asian	189	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.4%	39.6%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	32.7%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	20.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.9%	7.0%	5.1%

Under $10k 11.2%

$10k–$15k 6.9%

$15k–$25k 9.5%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 10.8%

$50k–$75k 15.2%

$75k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 6.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.2%
$10k–$15k	6.9%
$15k–$25k	9.5%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	10.8%
$50k–$75k	15.2%
$75k–$100k	13.9%
$100k–$150k	14.8%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	6.4%
Median income	$55,813

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.0%

$50k–$100k 6.4%

$100k–$150k 4.5%

$150k–$200k 11.7%

$200k–$300k 31.4%

$300k–$500k 33.6%

$500k–$1M 5.6%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$260,800
Median rent / month	$1,256
Owner occupied	69.6%
Renter occupied	30.4%
Vacant	7.8%
Single-family detached	79.6%
Large apartment buildings	3.3%
Mobile homes	2.3%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	9.4%
2000–2009	8.2%
1990–1999	6.4%
1980–1989	13.9%
1970–1979	26.8%
1960–1969	18.8%
1950–1959	6.7%
1940–1949	5.5%
1939 or earlier	3.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	4.0%
2 bedrooms	17.9%
3 bedrooms	56.5%
4 bedrooms	17.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.9%
1 vehicle	28.2%
2 vehicles	39.5%
3 or more	20.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	20.7%
Electricity	77.0%
Propane / LP gas	1.2%
Wood	0.6%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,816	30.5%
Cohabiting couple	220	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	1,089	18.3%
Female householder, no spouse	2,820	47.4%
Households with children under 18	1,791	30.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,110	35.5%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	46.2%	35.0%
Married	34.4%	30.0%
Separated	2.2%	4.7%
Widowed	3.9%	12.2%
Divorced	13.2%	18.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.6%

HS graduate 35.5%

Some college, no degree 22.2%

Associate's degree 5.2%

Bachelor's degree 16.2%

Graduate / professional 9.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.4%
Bachelor's or higher	25.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	101	3.1%
Kindergarten	278	8.4%
Elementary school	1,171	35.5%
High school	885	26.9%
College / grad school	860	26.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 37.7%

Retail trade 10.2%

Professional & management 9.2%

Manufacturing 7.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.4%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Public administration 5.6%

Finance & real estate 5.5%

Construction 3.4%

Other services 2.6%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Information 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.0%
Service	24.7%
Sales & office	21.8%
Natural resources & construction	4.6%
Production & transportation	16.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.7%
Government	20.3%
Self-employed	5.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.1%
Carpool	6.1%
Public transit	1.7%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	10.4%
Other means	2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.1

Poverty

All people 21.2%

Under 18 years 35.0%

18 and over 17.1%

Married-couple families 4.4%

Female-led households 27.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.3%
Retirement income	28.2%
Supplemental Security	9.9%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.1%
High blood pressure	47.3%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	18.6%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	12.3%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.1%
Binge drinking	11.7%
No physical activity	30.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.0%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	22.8%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	19.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.6%
Visited dentist	51.5%
Cholesterol screening	92.6%
Teeth loss	23.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	787	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.5%
Under 18	10.4%
18–64 years	18.7%
65 and over	28.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.4%
Public insurance	45.7%
No insurance	8.5%
Uninsured under 19	2.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	14,081	93.2%
Spanish	134	1.0%
Other Indo-European	29	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	105	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	14,865	98.3%
Born in same state	14,733	97.5%
Born in different state	11,570	76.5%
Foreign born	132	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	250	1.7%
Not a US citizen	163	65.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	600	4%
Arab	534	3.5%
Italian	529	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	44	0.3%
Norwegian	11	0.1%
Polish	8	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.3%
Internet access	91.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37218

What city is ZIP code 37218 in?

ZIP code 37218 is primarily assigned to Nashville, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37218 in?

ZIP code 37218 falls within Davidson County, Tennessee.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37218?

21% of residents in ZIP code 37218 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 37218 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 37218 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 37218?

Health data for ZIP code 37218 shows elevated rates of diabetes (19%) and smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the population of ZIP code 37218?

ZIP code 37218 has an estimated population of 15,115 residents, with a density of 387 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 37218 in?

ZIP code 37218 observes the CST timezone.