37145 ZIP Code — Pleasant Shade, TN

Smith County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37145 is located in Pleasant Shade, Tennessee, within Smith County. It covers approximately 79.34 square miles and serves a population of 2,556 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 615.

About ZIP code 37145

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 $158,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,185. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 37145 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,556

population

79.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

37145 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37145

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37145. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pleasant Shade	Acceptable
Pleasant Shade	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37057 Dixon Springs (7.1 mi) 37030 Carthage (7.6 mi) 37151 Riddleton (8.9 mi) 38560 Elmwood (10.2 mi) 38564 Granville (10.4 mi) 37150 Red Boiling Springs (11.4 mi) 38552 Chestnut Mound (12.6 mi) 37083 Lafayette (12.6 mi) 38563 Gordonsville (12.6 mi) 38588 Whitleyville (12.7 mi) 38562 Gainesboro (12.8 mi) 37074 Hartsville (14 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,556
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	159

Geography
Land area	79.34 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	36.3685
Longitude	-85.9020
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	46.0%	53.4%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	35.4%	28.9%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	14.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	4.9%	3.2%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,556

Population

People per sq mi

44.5

Median age

$63,185

Median household income

$34,285

Per capita income

$158,100

Median home value

$698

Median monthly rent

86.6%

Home ownership

14.9%

Poverty rate

1.9%

Unemployment

1,034

Housing units

13.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

111

5–9

114

10–14

15–19

20–24

164

25–34

137

170

35–44

143

192

45–54

161

132

55–59

110

60–64

256

65–74

215

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	586	22.9%
18 and over	1,970	77.1%
65 and over	543	21.2%
Median age	44.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.5%

Two or more races 5.7%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Other race 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	2,390	91.5%
Two or more races	150	5.7%
Hispanic or Latino	55	2.1%
Other race	16	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.0%	53.4%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	35.4%	28.9%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	14.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	4.9%	3.2%	5.1%

Under $10k 9.3%

$10k–$15k 5.4%

$15k–$25k 5.4%

$25k–$35k 5.3%

$35k–$50k 14.2%

$50k–$75k 18.3%

$75k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 21.0%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k+ 6.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.3%
$10k–$15k	5.4%
$15k–$25k	5.4%
$25k–$35k	5.3%
$35k–$50k	14.2%
$50k–$75k	18.3%
$75k–$100k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	21.0%
$150k–$200k	2.5%
$200k+	6.5%
Median income	$63,185

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.0%

$50k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 20.9%

$150k–$200k 18.5%

$200k–$300k 18.8%

$300k–$500k 6.5%

$500k–$1M 3.7%

$1M+ 5.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$158,100
Median rent / month	$698
Owner occupied	86.6%
Renter occupied	13.4%
Vacant	11.3%
Single-family detached	78.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	13.5%
1990–1999	27.8%
1980–1989	10.1%
1970–1979	13.4%
1960–1969	2.2%
1950–1959	1.9%
1940–1949	7.8%
1939 or earlier	20.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.3%
2 bedrooms	24.9%
3 bedrooms	54.4%
4 bedrooms	15.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	21.6%
2 vehicles	31.4%
3 or more	44.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.6%
Electricity	66.0%
Propane / LP gas	9.6%
Fuel oil	1.0%
Wood	13.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	649	62.3%
Cohabiting couple	12	1.2%
Male householder, no spouse	253	24.3%
Female householder, no spouse	127	12.2%
Households with children under 18	292	28.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	376	36.1%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.4%	12.7%
Married	58.8%	73.0%
Separated	4.0%	1.4%
Widowed	1.4%	6.2%
Divorced	12.5%	6.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 7.3%

HS graduate 42.6%

Some college, no degree 23.9%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 9.1%

Graduate / professional 3.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.1%
Bachelor's or higher	13.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	4.9%
Kindergarten	33	5.6%
Elementary school	312	53.2%
High school	159	27.1%
College / grad school	53	9.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.1%

Retail trade 15.5%

Education & healthcare 14.9%

Professional & management 11.4%

Agriculture & mining 6.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%

Other services 5.7%

Construction 5.5%

Information 3.9%

Public administration 3.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.3%
Service	18.9%
Sales & office	18.3%
Natural resources & construction	15.4%
Production & transportation	18.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.9%
Government	13.2%
Self-employed	12.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.2%
Carpool	12.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	14.6%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.0

Poverty

All people 14.9%

Under 18 years 22.2%

18 and over 12.7%

Married-couple families 9.6%

Female-led households 23.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.9%
Retirement income	11.1%
Supplemental Security	9.1%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.4%
High blood pressure	40.5%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	32.7%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.3%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.2%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	30.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.2%
Depression	28.1%
Fair or poor health	20.6%
Poor mental health	18.4%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	18.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.9%
Visited dentist	50.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	22.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	63	3.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.6%
Under 18	5.3%
18–64 years	17.6%
65 and over	16.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.4%
Public insurance	44.3%
No insurance	7.6%
Uninsured under 19	3.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,491	97.5%
Spanish	26	1.0%
Other Indo-European	26	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,540	99.4%
Born in same state	2,540	99.4%
Born in different state	1,762	68.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	16	0.6%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	448	17.5%
Italian	281	11%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	241	9.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.7%
Internet access	89.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37145

What city is ZIP code 37145 in?

ZIP code 37145 is primarily assigned to Pleasant Shade, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37145 in?

ZIP code 37145 falls within Smith County, Tennessee.

Is ZIP code 37145 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 37145 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 37145?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 37145 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 37145 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 37145?

The median home value in ZIP code 37145 is $158,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 37145 in?

ZIP code 37145 observes the CST timezone.