37142 ZIP Code — Palmyra, TN

Montgomery County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37142 is located in Palmyra, Tennessee, within Montgomery County. It covers approximately 37.23 square miles and serves a population of 1,516 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 931.

About ZIP code 37142

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 $180,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($40,357) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. 48% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 22% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 37142 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,516

population

37.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

37142 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37142

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37142. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Palmyra	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37052 Cunningham (5.3 mi) 37191 Woodlawn (6.7 mi) 37050 Cumberland City (7.8 mi) 37051 Cumberland Furnace (8.5 mi) 37079 Indian Mound (10 mi) 37181 Vanleer (11.1 mi) 37042 Clarksville (11.7 mi) 37044 Clarksville (11.7 mi) 37040 Clarksville (12.3 mi) 37061 Erin (12.7 mi) 42223 Fort Campbell (12.8 mi) 37036 Charlotte (15.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,516
Population density	41 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	37.23 sq mi
Water area	0.99 sq mi
Latitude	36.4050
Longitude	-87.4939
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	34.1%	40.8%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	38.9%	35.4%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	27.0%	20.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.7%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,516

Population

People per sq mi

54.6

Median age

$40,357

Median household income

$29,310

Per capita income

$180,400

Median home value

$626

Median monthly rent

88.2%

Home ownership

25.6%

Poverty rate

12.6%

Unemployment

758

Housing units

31.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

122

25–34

111

35–44

135

45–54

122

55–59

186

60–64

169

157

65–74

143

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	124	8.2%
18 and over	1,392	91.8%
65 and over	362	23.9%
Median age	54.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Two or more races 1.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1%

Black or African American 0.8%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,463	95%
Hispanic or Latino	24	1.6%
Two or more races	24	1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	15	1%
Black or African American	13	0.8%
Asian	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.1%	40.8%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	38.9%	35.4%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	27.0%	20.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.7%	5.1%

Under $10k 7.9%

$15k–$25k 22.5%

$25k–$35k 16.4%

$35k–$50k 8.0%

$50k–$75k 12.3%

$75k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.9%
$15k–$25k	22.5%
$25k–$35k	16.4%
$35k–$50k	8.0%
$50k–$75k	12.3%
$75k–$100k	10.8%
$100k–$150k	14.2%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$40,357

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.9%

$50k–$100k 15.3%

$100k–$150k 27.6%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k–$300k 11.2%

$300k–$500k 17.5%

$500k–$1M 8.2%

$1M+ 8.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$180,400
Median rent / month	$626
Owner occupied	88.2%
Renter occupied	11.8%
Vacant	23.6%
Single-family detached	77.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.6%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	16.0%
2000–2009	12.1%
1990–1999	29.1%
1980–1989	4.9%
1970–1979	19.0%
1960–1969	1.9%
1950–1959	3.4%
1940–1949	7.9%
1939 or earlier	5.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	14.6%
3 bedrooms	67.2%
4 bedrooms	15.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	20.6%
2 vehicles	39.5%
3 or more	39.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	83.0%
Propane / LP gas	10.2%
Wood	5.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	379	59.6%
Cohabiting couple	74	11.6%
Male householder, no spouse	58	9.1%
Female householder, no spouse	125	19.7%
Households with children under 18	79	12.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	249	39.2%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.4%	12.1%
Married	55.5%	54.6%
Separated	0.1%	0.0%
Widowed	4.7%	14.7%
Divorced	4.2%	18.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.4%

HS graduate 31.2%

Some college, no degree 23.1%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 24.2%

Graduate / professional 6.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.6%
Bachelor's or higher	31.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	13.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	63	39.1%
High school	26	16.1%
College / grad school	50	31.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.9%

Construction 26.8%

Retail trade 19.3%

Other services 7.8%

Wholesale trade 6.3%

Professional & management 4.5%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Transportation & utilities 2.6%

Public administration 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.1%
Service	7.1%
Sales & office	31.9%
Natural resources & construction	22.0%
Production & transportation	6.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	57.4%
Government	23.3%
Self-employed	19.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.8%
Carpool	7.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.7

Poverty

All people 25.6%

Under 18 years 23.4%

18 and over 25.8%

Married-couple families 20.1%

Female-led households 78.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.5%
Retirement income	39.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	3.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	37.2%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.6%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.4%
Depression	28.1%
Fair or poor health	16.0%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	15.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.2%
Visited dentist	63.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	16.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	307	22.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.8%
Under 18	4.8%
18–64 years	21.7%
65 and over	33.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.3%
Public insurance	36.9%
No insurance	8.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,503	99.1%
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)	1,516	100.0%
Born in same state	1,503	99.1%
Born in different state	870	57.4%
Foreign born	13	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	177	11.7%
Arab	176	11.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	109	7.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.0%
Internet access	79.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37142

What city is ZIP code 37142 in?

ZIP code 37142 is primarily assigned to Palmyra, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37142 in?

ZIP code 37142 falls within Montgomery County, Tennessee.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37142?

26% of residents in ZIP code 37142 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 37142 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 37142 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 37142 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 37142 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 37142 have a large veteran population?

22% of civilians in ZIP code 37142 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 37142 in?

ZIP code 37142 observes the CST timezone.