37187 ZIP Code — White Bluff, TN

Dickson County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37187 is located in White Bluff, Tennessee, within Dickson County. It covers approximately 71.14 square miles and serves a population of 7,888 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 615.

About ZIP code 37187

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $257,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,092. 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. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 37187 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,888

population

71.14

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

37187 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37187

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37187. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
White Bluff	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37082 Kingston Springs (6.2 mi) 37029 Burns (8.4 mi) 37036 Charlotte (8.8 mi) 37143 Pegram (9.2 mi) 37062 Fairview (11.2 mi) 37015 Ashland City (12.2 mi) 37055 Dickson (14.4 mi) 37221 Nashville (14.4 mi) 37209 Nashville (16.1 mi) 37025 Bon Aqua (16.2 mi) 37051 Cumberland Furnace (16.4 mi) 37035 Chapmansboro (16.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,888
Population density	111 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	71.14 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	36.1458
Longitude	-87.1942
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	44.2%	42.9%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	34.2%	36.7%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	18.3%	16.0%	18.3%
Over $200k	3.3%	4.4%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

7,888

Population

111

People per sq mi

38.9

Median age

$67,092

Median household income

$35,350

Per capita income

$257,700

Median home value

$944

Median monthly rent

77.7%

Home ownership

7.8%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

2,658

Housing units

19.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

131

Under 5

147

294

5–9

331

250

10–14

283

184

15–19

207

20–24

583

25–34

658

631

35–44

712

452

45–54

510

222

55–59

250

323

60–64

365

375

65–74

423

139

75–84

157

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,673	21.2%
18 and over	6,215	78.8%
65 and over	1,174	14.9%
Median age	38.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.2%

Two or more races 5.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Other race 2.2%

Black or African American 2.1%

Group	Count	%
White	7,116	88.2%
Two or more races	429	5.3%
Hispanic or Latino	177	2.2%
Other race	177	2.2%
Black or African American	166	2.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.2%	42.9%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	34.2%	36.7%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	18.3%	16.0%	18.3%
Over $200k	3.3%	4.4%	5.1%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 4.6%

$15k–$25k 5.9%

$25k–$35k 4.9%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 28.1%

$75k–$100k 8.7%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$150k–$200k 10.2%

$200k+ 7.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	4.6%
$15k–$25k	5.9%
$25k–$35k	4.9%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	28.1%
$75k–$100k	8.7%
$100k–$150k	15.0%
$150k–$200k	10.2%
$200k+	7.2%
Median income	$67,092

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.9%

$50k–$100k 3.7%

$100k–$150k 9.3%

$150k–$200k 16.8%

$200k–$300k 34.0%

$300k–$500k 29.2%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

$1M+ 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$257,700
Median rent / month	$944
Owner occupied	77.7%
Renter occupied	22.3%
Vacant	9.6%
Single-family detached	79.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.4%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.75

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.5%
2010–2019	10.1%
2000–2009	11.7%
1990–1999	16.2%
1980–1989	23.2%
1970–1979	10.0%
1960–1969	6.7%
1950–1959	11.6%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	6.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	4.4%
2 bedrooms	21.2%
3 bedrooms	58.3%
4 bedrooms	12.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.0%
1 vehicle	24.2%
2 vehicles	40.4%
3 or more	34.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	59.6%
Electricity	38.0%
Propane / LP gas	1.4%
Wood	0.8%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,575	52.3%
Cohabiting couple	223	7.4%
Male householder, no spouse	431	14.3%
Female householder, no spouse	780	25.9%
Households with children under 18	897	29.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	842	28.0%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.8%	24.0%
Married	52.4%	52.3%
Separated	1.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.7%	7.1%
Divorced	11.1%	16.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 9.8%

HS graduate 40.9%

Some college, no degree 15.9%

Associate's degree 10.0%

Bachelor's degree 12.3%

Graduate / professional 6.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.8%
Bachelor's or higher	19.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	1.8%
Kindergarten	205	12.8%
Elementary school	825	51.6%
High school	390	24.4%
College / grad school	150	9.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.8%

Retail trade 15.0%

Construction 11.4%

Manufacturing 10.4%

Transportation & utilities 9.3%

Professional & management 8.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.4%

Finance & real estate 7.3%

Public administration 4.5%

Other services 3.5%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Information 1.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.8%
Service	11.9%
Sales & office	28.7%
Natural resources & construction	8.6%
Production & transportation	16.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.2%
Government	12.7%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.4%
Carpool	14.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	10.4%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.0

Poverty

All people 7.8%

Under 18 years 0.3%

18 and over 9.7%

Married-couple families 7.4%

Female-led households 1.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.8%
Retirement income	18.4%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	36.7%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.2%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	27.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.2%
Depression	27.8%
Fair or poor health	17.9%
Poor mental health	18.2%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	18.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.9%
Visited dentist	54.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	20.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	459	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	19.7%
65 and over	35.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.7%
Public insurance	26.2%
No insurance	8.6%
Uninsured under 19	2.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,610	96.5%
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)	7,856	99.6%
Born in same state	7,816	99.1%
Born in different state	6,068	76.9%
Foreign born	40	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	32	0.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,348	17.1%
Italian	1,299	16.5%
French	1,228	15.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	41	0.5%
Polish	40	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.1%
Internet access	93.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37187

What city is ZIP code 37187 in?

ZIP code 37187 is primarily assigned to White Bluff, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37187 in?

ZIP code 37187 falls within Dickson County, Tennessee.

What is the population of ZIP code 37187?

ZIP code 37187 has an estimated population of 7,888 residents, with a density of 111 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 37187?

The median household income in ZIP code 37187 is $67,092, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 37187?

The median home value in ZIP code 37187 is $257,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 37187 in?

ZIP code 37187 observes the CST timezone.