37137 ZIP Code — Nunnelly, TN

Hickman County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37137 is located in Nunnelly, Tennessee, within Hickman County. It covers approximately 86.24 square miles and serves a population of 2,477 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 931.

About ZIP code 37137

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 $140,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $37,747. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 37137 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,477

population

86.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

37137 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37137

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37137. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Nunnelly	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37140 Only (8.4 mi) 37033 Centerville (9.4 mi) 37098 Lyles (10 mi) 37025 Bon Aqua (10.8 mi) 37055 Dickson (13.3 mi) 38454 Duck River (13.8 mi) 37101 Mc Ewen (14.3 mi) 37078 Hurricane Mills (14.6 mi) 37029 Burns (17.2 mi) 38487 Williamsport (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,477
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	86.24 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	35.8802
Longitude	-87.5029
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	59.9%	52.6%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	27.1%	31.9%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	9.6%	13.3%	18.3%
Over $200k	3.4%	2.2%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,477

Population

People per sq mi

55.0

Median age

$37,747

Median household income

$25,159

Per capita income

$140,200

Median home value

$911

Median monthly rent

89.2%

Home ownership

17.2%

Poverty rate

4.9%

Unemployment

1,214

Housing units

9.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

101

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

115

35–44

164

45–54

141

142

55–59

123

209

60–64

180

174

65–74

150

124

75–84

107

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	384	15.5%
18 and over	2,093	84.5%
65 and over	589	23.8%
Median age	55.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.6%

Asian 3.2%

Two or more races 2.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Other race 0.8%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,313	92.6%
Asian	79	3.2%
Two or more races	58	2.3%
Hispanic or Latino	21	0.8%
Other race	19	0.8%
Black or African American	8	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.9%	52.6%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	27.1%	31.9%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	9.6%	13.3%	18.3%
Over $200k	3.4%	2.2%	5.1%

Under $10k 13.5%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 7.5%

$25k–$35k 23.3%

$35k–$50k 14.7%

$50k–$75k 8.8%

$75k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 10.7%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.5%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	7.5%
$25k–$35k	23.3%
$35k–$50k	14.7%
$50k–$75k	8.8%
$75k–$100k	13.6%
$100k–$150k	10.7%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
Median income	$37,747

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.9%

$50k–$100k 10.6%

$100k–$150k 28.5%

$150k–$200k 18.4%

$200k–$300k 10.2%

$300k–$500k 6.7%

$500k–$1M 5.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$140,200
Median rent / month	$911
Owner occupied	89.2%
Renter occupied	10.8%
Vacant	16.3%
Single-family detached	72.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.1%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	22.3%
1990–1999	19.0%
1980–1989	20.3%
1970–1979	22.9%
1960–1969	4.9%
1950–1959	0.4%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	4.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.5%
1 bedroom	3.4%
2 bedrooms	27.7%
3 bedrooms	47.3%
4 bedrooms	15.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	33.0%
2 vehicles	16.8%
3 or more	48.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.8%
Electricity	78.3%
Propane / LP gas	4.2%
Wood	5.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	566	50.7%
Cohabiting couple	49	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	308	27.6%
Female householder, no spouse	194	17.4%
Households with children under 18	151	13.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	498	44.6%
Average household size	2.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.0%	12.5%
Married	48.5%	56.0%
Separated	0.0%	6.2%
Widowed	9.5%	13.8%
Divorced	14.0%	11.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.3%

Some HS, no diploma 16.8%

HS graduate 34.4%

Some college, no degree 25.6%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 7.4%

Graduate / professional 1.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.9%
Bachelor's or higher	9.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	44	9.8%
Elementary school	207	46.1%
High school	145	32.3%
College / grad school	53	11.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 21.3%

Manufacturing 19.8%

Education & healthcare 14.0%

Wholesale trade 12.0%

Construction 7.8%

Agriculture & mining 7.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%

Professional & management 4.1%

Transportation & utilities 3.0%

Public administration 2.6%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Other services 1.5%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.6%
Service	4.6%
Sales & office	32.2%
Natural resources & construction	12.7%
Production & transportation	21.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.1%
Government	8.3%
Self-employed	11.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.6%
Carpool	8.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	5.1%
Other means	3.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.3

Poverty

All people 17.2%

Under 18 years 22.6%

18 and over 16.2%

Married-couple families 0.7%

Female-led households 29.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.0%
Retirement income	21.8%
Supplemental Security	7.2%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.7%
High blood pressure	38.6%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.1%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	29.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	28.1%
Fair or poor health	19.4%
Poor mental health	18.4%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	18.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.2%
Visited dentist	51.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	20.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	294	14.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.7%
65 and over	54.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.0%
Public insurance	46.0%
No insurance	14.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,471	99.8%
Spanish	10	0.4%
Other Indo-European	10	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,342	94.5%
Born in same state	2,337	94.3%
Born in different state	1,518	61.3%
Foreign born	5	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	135	5.5%
Not a US citizen	135	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	431	17.4%
Italian	350	14.1%
French	222	9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	13	0.5%
English	6	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.1%
Internet access	79.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37137

What city is ZIP code 37137 in?

ZIP code 37137 is primarily assigned to Nunnelly, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37137 in?

ZIP code 37137 falls within Hickman County, Tennessee.

Does ZIP code 37137 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 37137 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 37137?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 37137 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 37137 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37137?

17% of residents in ZIP code 37137 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 37137 in?

ZIP code 37137 observes the CST timezone.