37153 ZIP Code — Rockvale, TN

Rutherford County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37153 is located in Rockvale, Tennessee, within Rutherford County. It covers approximately 52.24 square miles and serves a population of 5,425 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 615/629.

About ZIP code 37153

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $363,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $81,681. 31% 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 35 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 37153 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,425

population

52.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

37153 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37153

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37153. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rockvale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37128 Murfreesboro (4.5 mi) 37060 Eagleville (4.6 mi) 37046 College Grove (9.1 mi) 37014 Arrington (9.5 mi) 37180 Unionville (10.6 mi) 37131 Murfreesboro (11 mi) 37034 Chapel Hill (11.3 mi) 37037 Christiana (11.3 mi) 37020 Bell Buckle (12.4 mi) 37132 Murfreesboro (12.4 mi) 37127 Murfreesboro (12.7 mi) 37129 Murfreesboro (12.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,425
Population density	104 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	149

Geography
Land area	52.24 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.7619
Longitude	-86.5565
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	615/629

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.3%	34.9%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	37.8%	36.1%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	31.4%	24.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	7.5%	4.4%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

5,425

Population

104

People per sq mi

40.8

Median age

$81,681

Median household income

$33,196

Per capita income

$363,400

Median home value

$1,091

Median monthly rent

85.3%

Home ownership

10.8%

Poverty rate

0.7%

Unemployment

1,709

Housing units

32.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

142

Under 5

175

158

5–9

194

254

10–14

312

183

15–19

225

20–24

257

25–34

316

311

35–44

382

341

45–54

420

55–59

133

60–64

163

368

65–74

453

75–84

106

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,434	26.4%
18 and over	3,991	73.6%
65 and over	1,164	21.5%
Median age	40.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.8%

Two or more races 1.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Other race 1.3%

Black or African American 1%

Asian 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,159	93.8%
Two or more races	87	1.6%
Hispanic or Latino	74	1.3%
Other race	74	1.3%
Black or African American	57	1%
Asian	41	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.3%	34.9%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	37.8%	36.1%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	31.4%	24.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	7.5%	4.4%	5.1%

Under $10k 13.3%

$10k–$15k 0.4%

$15k–$25k 2.0%

$25k–$35k 2.9%

$35k–$50k 9.3%

$50k–$75k 15.7%

$75k–$100k 19.3%

$100k–$150k 20.8%

$150k–$200k 8.5%

$200k+ 7.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.3%
$10k–$15k	0.4%
$15k–$25k	2.0%
$25k–$35k	2.9%
$35k–$50k	9.3%
$50k–$75k	15.7%
$75k–$100k	19.3%
$100k–$150k	20.8%
$150k–$200k	8.5%
$200k+	7.8%
Median income	$81,681

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.3%

$100k–$150k 5.4%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k–$300k 22.5%

$300k–$500k 47.7%

$500k–$1M 13.3%

$1M+ 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$363,400
Median rent / month	$1,091
Owner occupied	85.3%
Renter occupied	14.7%
Vacant	5.1%
Single-family detached	90.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.9%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.1%
2000–2009	31.0%
1990–1999	29.7%
1980–1989	6.9%
1970–1979	9.7%
1960–1969	2.3%
1950–1959	2.3%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	3.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	1.0%
2 bedrooms	8.3%
3 bedrooms	61.3%
4 bedrooms	17.7%
5+ bedrooms	11.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.4%
1 vehicle	13.3%
2 vehicles	51.6%
3 or more	34.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	27.0%
Electricity	69.5%
Propane / LP gas	2.7%
Wood	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,334	70.8%
Cohabiting couple	137	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	221	11.7%
Female householder, no spouse	191	10.1%
Households with children under 18	725	38.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	789	41.9%
Average household size	2.88

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.4%	26.5%
Married	66.8%	60.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.5%	5.8%
Divorced	11.3%	7.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 33.3%

Some college, no degree 18.3%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 27.2%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.6%
Bachelor's or higher	32.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	86	6.0%
Kindergarten	51	3.6%
Elementary school	729	50.9%
High school	236	16.5%
College / grad school	331	23.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.2%

Manufacturing 16.1%

Professional & management 12.8%

Construction 6.9%

Transportation & utilities 6.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.9%

Finance & real estate 6.7%

Retail trade 6.3%

Public administration 6.2%

Other services 5.7%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.8%
Service	10.8%
Sales & office	26.6%
Natural resources & construction	8.1%
Production & transportation	6.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.3%
Government	16.6%
Self-employed	10.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.1%
Carpool	6.4%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	12.2%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.5

Poverty

All people 10.8%

Under 18 years 9.0%

18 and over 11.5%

Married-couple families 17.1%

Female-led households 4.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.6%
Retirement income	32.7%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.3%
High blood pressure	32.5%
High cholesterol	31.6%
Diabetes	9.0%
Heart disease	5.1%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	24.3%
Kidney disease	2.2%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	5.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.0%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	18.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	25.6%
Fair or poor health	11.6%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	9.0%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.7%
Visited dentist	63.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	12.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	369	9.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.1%
Under 18	5.7%
18–64 years	5.7%
65 and over	26.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.0%
Public insurance	34.7%
No insurance	6.1%
Uninsured under 19	2.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,108	94.2%
Spanish	67	1.3%
Other Indo-European	58	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	9	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,336	98.4%
Born in same state	5,336	98.4%
Born in different state	2,968	54.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	89	1.6%
Not a US citizen	61	68.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	914	16.8%
French	550	10.1%
Italian	541	10%
German	28	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	15	0.3%
Irish	10	0.2%
Dutch	9	0.2%
Polish	8	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.7%
Internet access	94.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37153

What city is ZIP code 37153 in?

ZIP code 37153 is primarily assigned to Rockvale, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37153 in?

ZIP code 37153 falls within Rutherford County, Tennessee.

Is ZIP code 37153 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 37153 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 37153?

The median home value in ZIP code 37153 is $363,400.

Does ZIP code 37153 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 37153 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 37153?

ZIP code 37153 has an estimated population of 5,425 residents, with a density of 104 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 37153 in?

ZIP code 37153 observes the CST timezone.