Rutherford County, TN ZIP Codes
Tennessee (TN) · 16 ZIP codes · 9 cities
16
ZIP codes
352,182
population (2021)
+34.1%
pop change since 2010
47149
FIPS code
Rutherford County ZIP code map
About Rutherford County
Rutherford County is located in Tennessee and contains 16 ZIP codes across 9 cities and communities.
The county's population was 352,182 as of 2021,
an increase of
34.1% from 262,604 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Rutherford County is 47149.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 352,182 |
| 2010 population | 262,604 |
| Change | +34.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| FIPS code | 47149 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Rutherford County
ZIP codes for Rutherford County, TN (16)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37037 | Christiana | Rutherford | View map |
| 37060 | Eagleville | Rutherford | View map |
| 37063 | Fosterville | Rutherford | View map |
| 37085 | Lascassas | Rutherford | View map |
| 37086 | La Vergne | Rutherford | View map |
| 37089 | La Vergne | Rutherford | View map |
| 37118 | Milton | Rutherford | View map |
| 37127 | Murfreesboro | Rutherford | View map |
| 37128 | Murfreesboro | Rutherford | View map |
| 37129 | Murfreesboro | Rutherford | View map |
| 37130 | Murfreesboro | Rutherford | View map |
| 37131 | Murfreesboro | Rutherford | View map |
| 37132 | Murfreesboro | Rutherford | View map |
| 37133 | Murfreesboro | Rutherford | View map |
| 37153 | Rockvale | Rutherford | View map |
| 37167 | Smyrna | Rutherford | View map |
Demographics & statistics
338,145
Population
34.5
Median age
$77,909
Median household income
$35,114
Per capita income
$321,958
Median home value
$1,100
Median monthly rent
78.7%
Home ownership
8.2%
Poverty rate
4.1%
Unemployment
70,910
Housing units
31.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
10,680
Under 5
10,635
10,783
5–9
10,738
12,885
10–14
12,830
11,692
15–19
11,643
15,080
20–24
15,017
25,128
25–34
25,022
24,142
35–44
24,039
21,845
45–54
21,752
10,350
55–59
10,306
8,304
60–64
8,269
11,772
65–74
11,723
5,084
75–84
5,062
1,686
85+
1,678
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 83,166 | 23.1% |
| 18 and over | 254,979 | 76.9% |
| 65 and over | 37,005 | 14.8% |
| Median age | 34.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
67.1%
Black or African American
14.4%
Two or more races
6.4%
Hispanic or Latino
5.6%
Asian
3.4%
Other race
2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 240,473 | 67.1% |
| Black or African American | 51,644 | 14.4% |
| Two or more races | 22,802 | 6.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20,071 | 5.6% |
| Asian | 12,096 | 3.4% |
| Other race | 10,190 | 2.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 488 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 452 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.9%
$10k–$15k
2.0%
$15k–$25k
4.7%
$25k–$35k
5.2%
$35k–$50k
10.7%
$50k–$75k
19.2%
$75k–$100k
15.6%
$100k–$150k
21.8%
$150k–$200k
10.6%
$200k+
6.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.6% |
| $200k+ | 6.3% |
| Median income | $77,909 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.8%
$50k–$100k
2.4%
$100k–$150k
4.6%
$150k–$200k
7.8%
$200k–$300k
29.4%
$300k–$500k
36.5%
$500k–$1M
14.1%
$1M+
2.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $321,958 |
| Median rent / month | $1,100 |
| Owner occupied | 78.7% |
| Renter occupied | 21.3% |
| Vacant | 7.7% |
| Single-family detached | 77.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.3% |
| Mobile homes | 7.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.82 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.9% |
| 2010–2019 | 16.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 24.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 22.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 7.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 15.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 58.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.5% |
| 3 or more | 34.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 21.3% |
| Electricity | 73.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.7% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 0.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 62,873 | 60.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 8,666 | 6.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 21,139 | 14.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 29,030 | 17.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 43,950 | 35.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 26,778 | 28.8% |
| Average household size | 2.78 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.7% | 26.1% |
| Married | 56.9% | 56.2% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 6.4% |
| Divorced | 9.0% | 10.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.4%
Some HS, no diploma
4.8%
HS graduate
32.2%
Some college, no degree
21.2%
Associate's degree
7.7%
Bachelor's degree
22.3%
Graduate / professional
9.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 31.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 4,059 | 5.4% |
| Kindergarten | 4,661 | 3.9% |
| Elementary school | 36,990 | 45.0% |
| High school | 19,498 | 21.6% |
| College / grad school | 24,567 | 24.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.7%
Manufacturing
13.9%
Professional & management
11.1%
Retail trade
10.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.0%
Construction
7.5%
Transportation & utilities
7.2%
Finance & real estate
6.0%
Public administration
4.1%
Other services
3.7%
Wholesale trade
2.8%
Information
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.7% |
| Service | 14.7% |
| Sales & office | 20.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.0% |
| Production & transportation | 17.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.0% |
| Government | 15.1% |
| Self-employed | 6.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.0% |
| Carpool | 8.4% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.9 |
Poverty
All people
8.2%
Under 18 years
7.8%
18 and over
8.2%
Married-couple families
4.3%
Female-led households
17.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.1% |
| Retirement income | 23.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 33.7% |
| High cholesterol | 31.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 24.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.7% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.7% |
| No physical activity | 21.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.6% |
| Poor mental health | 16.4% |
| Poor physical health | 9.8% |
| No health insurance | 15.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.8% |
| Visited dentist | 59.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.9% |
| Teeth loss | 14.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 17,699 | 8.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.4% |
| Under 18 | 6.3% |
| 18–64 years | 9.6% |
| 65 and over | 34.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.4% |
| Public insurance | 28.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 316,830 | 94.2% |
| Spanish | 17,398 | 3.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 10,367 | 2.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 901 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 3,781 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 309,381 | 94.5% |
| Born in same state | 303,887 | 93.3% |
| Born in different state | 178,148 | 57.8% |
| Foreign born | 5,494 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 28,764 | 5.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 12,032 | 46.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 38,113 | 11.3% |
| Arab | 30,500 | 9% |
| Italian | 29,899 | 8.8% |
| Polish | 2,511 | 0.7% |
| English | 2,152 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 911 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 818 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 344 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 221 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.1% |
| Internet access | 96.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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