37179 ZIP Code — Thompsons Station, TN

Williamson County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37179 is located in Thompsons Station, Tennessee, within Williamson County. It covers approximately 53.04 square miles and serves a population of 17,454 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 615/629.

About ZIP code 37179

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $458,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $128,265. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 21% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 58% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 37179 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a high rate of remote workers.

17,454

population

53.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

37179 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37179

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37179. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Thompsons Station	Acceptable
Thompsons Station	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37064 Franklin (6.3 mi) 37174 Spring Hill (6.3 mi) 37067 Franklin (9.4 mi) 37046 College Grove (10.1 mi) 38401 Columbia (11.6 mi) 37069 Franklin (12.6 mi) 38482 Santa Fe (14.1 mi) 37014 Arrington (14.1 mi) 37027 Brentwood (14.7 mi) 37135 Nolensville (15.1 mi) 37060 Eagleville (15.1 mi) 37034 Chapel Hill (16.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	17,454
Population density	329 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	187

Geography
Land area	53.04 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	35.8099
Longitude	-86.8935
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	19.0%	19.0%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	24.1%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	41.7%	34.9%	18.3%
Over $200k	12.5%	22.0%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

17,454

Population

329

People per sq mi

36.0

Median age

$128,265

Median household income

$48,764

Per capita income

$458,000

Median home value

$2,040

Median monthly rent

85.4%

Home ownership

3.9%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

4,918

Housing units

57.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

590

Under 5

619

916

5–9

962

778

10–14

817

528

15–19

555

697

20–24

731

571

25–34

600

1,615

35–44

1,694

1,075

45–54

1,128

549

55–59

577

377

60–64

395

667

65–74

699

145

75–84

152

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,469	31.3%
18 and over	11,985	68.7%
65 and over	1,680	9.6%
Median age	36.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.9%

Two or more races 9%

Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

Asian 2.1%

Black or African American 0.6%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	15,297	84.9%
Two or more races	1,619	9%
Hispanic or Latino	556	3.1%
Asian	372	2.1%
Black or African American	114	0.6%
Other race	52	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	19.0%	19.0%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	24.1%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	41.7%	34.9%	18.3%
Over $200k	12.5%	22.0%	5.1%

Under $10k 1.1%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 1.0%

$25k–$35k 2.9%

$35k–$50k 4.9%

$50k–$75k 11.3%

$75k–$100k 9.6%

$100k–$150k 30.0%

$150k–$200k 20.7%

$200k+ 17.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.1%
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	1.0%
$25k–$35k	2.9%
$35k–$50k	4.9%
$50k–$75k	11.3%
$75k–$100k	9.6%
$100k–$150k	30.0%
$150k–$200k	20.7%
$200k+	17.1%
Median income	$128,265

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.8%

$100k–$150k 0.8%

$150k–$200k 0.6%

$200k–$300k 5.4%

$300k–$500k 53.1%

$500k–$1M 32.6%

$1M+ 6.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$458,000
Median rent / month	$2,040
Owner occupied	85.4%
Renter occupied	14.6%
Vacant	2.8%
Single-family detached	82.5%
Large apartment buildings	4.5%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.18

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.4%
2010–2019	35.5%
2000–2009	27.2%
1990–1999	23.3%
1980–1989	2.6%
1970–1979	3.4%
1960–1969	0.5%
1950–1959	0.9%
1940–1949	0.9%
1939 or earlier	3.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	8.0%
3 bedrooms	37.2%
4 bedrooms	43.1%
5+ bedrooms	7.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.6%
1 vehicle	18.5%
2 vehicles	48.7%
3 or more	32.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	49.9%
Electricity	43.0%
Propane / LP gas	6.7%
Wood	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,126	74.1%
Cohabiting couple	33	0.6%
Male householder, no spouse	641	11.5%
Female householder, no spouse	770	13.8%
Households with children under 18	2,902	52.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,131	20.3%
Average household size	3.13

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.8%	20.0%
Married	69.7%	68.8%
Separated	0.6%	0.3%
Widowed	0.4%	3.6%
Divorced	3.4%	7.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 1.9%

HS graduate 17.2%

Some college, no degree 14.7%

Associate's degree 7.4%

Bachelor's degree 40.0%

Graduate / professional 17.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.2%
Bachelor's or higher	57.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	485	8.1%
Kindergarten	219	3.6%
Elementary school	2,884	47.9%
High school	1,132	18.8%
College / grad school	1,301	21.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.2%

Finance & real estate 13.8%

Manufacturing 10.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.3%

Retail trade 8.6%

Professional & management 8.1%

Other services 6.1%

Public administration 4.7%

Construction 4.5%

Wholesale trade 4.1%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Information 2.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.7%
Service	12.3%
Sales & office	25.8%
Natural resources & construction	3.3%
Production & transportation	8.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.4%
Government	12.2%
Self-employed	6.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.3%
Carpool	5.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	20.6%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.1

Poverty

All people 3.9%

Under 18 years 4.2%

18 and over 3.8%

Married-couple families 1.3%

Female-led households 30.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	21.3%
Retirement income	19.6%
Supplemental Security	1.6%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.9%
High blood pressure	29.2%
High cholesterol	29.1%
Diabetes	7.7%
Heart disease	4.1%
Stroke	1.9%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	21.0%
Kidney disease	1.9%
Pulmonary disease	4.8%
Cancer	5.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.8%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	17.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	24.5%
Fair or poor health	9.7%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	7.8%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.6%
Visited dentist	65.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.9%
Teeth loss	10.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	350	2.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	4.7%
Under 18	0.3%
18–64 years	4.3%
65 and over	21.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	90.8%
Public insurance	15.6%
No insurance	2.4%
Uninsured under 19	1.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	16,245	93.1%
Spanish	182	1.1%
Other Indo-European	47	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	101	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	16,674	95.5%
Born in same state	16,535	94.7%
Born in different state	6,499	37.2%
Foreign born	139	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	780	4.5%
Not a US citizen	394	50.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	3,192	18.3%
Italian	2,057	11.8%
Arab	911	5.2%
Norwegian	86	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	69	0.4%
Polish	57	0.3%
Irish	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.9%
Internet access	98.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37179

What city is ZIP code 37179 in?

ZIP code 37179 is primarily assigned to Thompsons Station, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37179 in?

ZIP code 37179 falls within Williamson County, Tennessee.

Is ZIP code 37179 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 37179 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 37179?

58% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 37179 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 37179 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 37179?

The median household income in ZIP code 37179 is $128,265, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 37179 in?

ZIP code 37179 observes the CST timezone.