37228 ZIP Code — Nashville, TN

Davidson County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37228 is located in Nashville, Tennessee, within Davidson County. It covers approximately 1.46 square miles and serves a population of 2,296 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 615.

About ZIP code 37228

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity.

The gap between median ($65,930) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

2,296

population

1.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

37228 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37228

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37228. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Nashville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37208 Nashville (1.3 mi) 37219 Nashville (2.2 mi) 37236 Nashville (2.3 mi) 37250 Nashville (2.3 mi) 37234 Nashville (2.3 mi) 37232 Nashville (2.3 mi) 37246 Nashville (2.3 mi) 37241 Nashville (2.3 mi) 37242 Nashville (2.4 mi) 37235 Nashville (2.4 mi) 37243 Nashville (2.5 mi) 37238 Nashville (2.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,296
Population density	1,573 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	1.46 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	36.1940
Longitude	-86.8051
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	49.3%	39.6%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	29.8%	32.7%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	4.3%	20.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	16.6%	7.0%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,296

Population

1,573

People per sq mi

29.0

Median age

$65,930

Median household income

$46,731

Per capita income

Median home value

$1,319

Median monthly rent

0.8%

Home ownership

8.3%

Poverty rate

6.2%

Unemployment

Housing units

52.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

165

20–24

236

429

25–34

612

35–44

126

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

133

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	115	5.0%
18 and over	2,181	95.0%
65 and over	318	13.9%
Median age	29.0 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 57.3%

White 31.4%

Two or more races 8.1%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%

Asian 1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,323	57.3%
White	724	31.4%
Two or more races	187	8.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	33	1.4%
Asian	22	1%
Hispanic or Latino	11	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.3%	39.6%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	29.8%	32.7%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	4.3%	20.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	16.6%	7.0%	5.1%

Under $10k 1.6%

$10k–$15k 6.1%

$15k–$25k 11.3%

$25k–$35k 6.3%

$35k–$50k 10.3%

$50k–$75k 26.9%

$75k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 1.9%

$200k+ 13.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.6%
$10k–$15k	6.1%
$15k–$25k	11.3%
$25k–$35k	6.3%
$35k–$50k	10.3%
$50k–$75k	26.9%
$75k–$100k	11.8%
$100k–$150k	10.5%
$150k–$200k	1.9%
$200k+	13.3%
Median income	$65,930

Housing

Home values

$300k–$500k 100.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$1,319
Owner occupied	0.8%
Renter occupied	99.2%
Vacant	4.5%
Single-family detached	0.8%
Large apartment buildings	75.9%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	3.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.08

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	4.9%
2010–2019	36.8%
2000–2009	22.1%
1990–1999	18.1%
1980–1989	2.9%
1970–1979	4.8%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.8%
1939 or earlier	9.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.6%
1 bedroom	41.1%
2 bedrooms	48.5%
3 bedrooms	4.7%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	20.1%
1 vehicle	52.3%
2 vehicles	27.6%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.6%
Electricity	92.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	103	6.9%
Cohabiting couple	213	14.3%
Male householder, no spouse	489	32.8%
Female householder, no spouse	687	46.0%
Households with children under 18	138	9.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	318	21.3%
Average household size	1.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	78.4%	71.5%
Married	17.8%	8.8%
Separated	1.9%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	13.3%
Divorced	1.9%	6.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 13.0%

HS graduate 12.4%

Some college, no degree 19.7%

Associate's degree 1.9%

Bachelor's degree 40.4%

Graduate / professional 11.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.1%
Bachelor's or higher	52.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	17	5.4%
High school	80	25.4%
College / grad school	218	69.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 33.1%

Education & healthcare 24.6%

Manufacturing 9.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Information 5.5%

Finance & real estate 5.3%

Retail trade 5.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%

Public administration 3.9%

Construction 1.4%

Other services 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	55.1%
Service	5.1%
Sales & office	32.1%
Natural resources & construction	3.2%
Production & transportation	4.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.4%
Government	10.2%
Self-employed	1.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.6%
Carpool	1.9%
Public transit	3.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	19.8%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.5

Poverty

All people 8.3%

Under 18 years 14.8%

18 and over 8.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 7.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	20.6%
Retirement income	11.1%
Supplemental Security	8.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	40.2%
High cholesterol	29.8%
Diabetes	15.8%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	13.2%
Arthritis	26.7%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.8%
Binge drinking	12.4%
No physical activity	30.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.0%
Depression	25.4%
Fair or poor health	22.7%
Poor mental health	19.5%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	20.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	47.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.2%
Teeth loss	27.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	108	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.5%
65 and over	71.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.1%
Public insurance	24.7%
No insurance	11.2%
Uninsured under 19	8.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,268	98.8%
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)	2,182	95.0%
Born in same state	2,174	94.7%
Born in different state	836	36.4%
Foreign born	8	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	114	5.0%
Not a US citizen	43	37.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	143	6.2%
Italian	96	4.2%
French	93	4.1%
English	13	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	12	0.5%
Polish	9	0.4%
Dutch	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	65.0%
Internet access	95.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37228

What city is ZIP code 37228 in?

ZIP code 37228 is primarily assigned to Nashville, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37228 in?

ZIP code 37228 falls within Davidson County, Tennessee.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 37228?

52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 37228?

Health data for ZIP code 37228 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the population of ZIP code 37228?

ZIP code 37228 has an estimated population of 2,296 residents, with a density of 1,575 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 37228?

The median household income in ZIP code 37228 is $65,930, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 37228 in?

ZIP code 37228 observes the CST timezone.