37046 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 37046, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

37046 is a zip code in Marshall County, Rutherford County, and Williamson County, Tennessee, which covers District 1, District 8, District 3, District 4, and District 5, with a total population of 5,935 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 37046 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 37046.

The estimated population of people living in 37046 is 5,935, with a median age of 44.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 37046 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
5,935
+4.69%
+25.53%
2020
5,669
 -0.28% -
2019
5,685
+11.51%
-
2018
5,098
+7.83%
-
2017
4,728
 - -

Population of 37046 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 37046 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
90.1%
92.3%
 -2.38%
Black/African American
0%
6.1%
 -100.00%
Native
0.3%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
5.2%
0.4%
 +1,200.00%
Asian
1.6%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3%
1.2%
 +150.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 37046 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 37046 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 37046 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 37046 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.2 +6.51% 45.3 +7.6% 43.5 +5.33%
2020 41.5 +5.87% 42.1 +7.12% 41.3 +5.9%
2019 39.2 -0.25% 39.3 +0.77% 39 -1.76%
2018 39.3 +2.61% 39 +12.07% 39.7 +0.51%
2017 38.3 - 34.8 - 39.5 -

The median age of the 37046 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 37046 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 401 +6.06% 307 -26.34% 423 223
10 to 19 410 -8.29% 286 +65.21% 372 508
20 to 29 237 -14.06% 153 +24.23% 197 189
30 to 39 335 -23.2% 405 -12.9% 252 337
40 to 49 318 +30.57% 229 +77.04% 418 459
50 to 59 295 +90.84% 339 +62.47% 662 592
60 to 69 280 +34.1% 300 -2.75% 379 277
70+ 182 +42.74% 251 +47.69% 270 377

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 37046 zip code is $133,367.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 37046.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $142,500.00
  • 45 to 64
    $141,711.00
  • 65 and over
    $70,455.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 37046 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 37046, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 37046 is currently $158,811.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

26.33% of households in 37046 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 37046 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    9.86%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    8.53%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    10.78%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    7.06%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    23.39%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    14.04%
  • $200,000 or more
    26.33%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 37046 is $59,340.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 37046 by the total population of 37046.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 37046 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 37046 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    20.27%
  • Bachelor's degree
    44.59%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.01%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    23.81%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.33%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 37046 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 37046 zip over the age of 16 is 4,768.

Of those people, a total of 65.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 37046 is 64.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 37046 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 359 68.80% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 264 80.30% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 122 85.20% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 210 95.20% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 861 87.30% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 984 84.80% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 665 60.30% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 376 57.40% 10.60%
65 to 74 years 497 28.20% 0.00%
75 years and over 430 2.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 37046. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 4,547 65.70% 0.80%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 15 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 70 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 26 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 110 40.90% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 179 7.30% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,455 66.70% 0.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 37046 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 37046 is 3,083, with median earnings of $60,365.00.

Women in 37046 are earning approximately 43.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,083 $60,365.00
Male 1,794 $98,571.00
Female 1,289 $42,917.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 37046 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 455 $71,953.00
Business and Financial 321 $101,354.00
Computer and Mathematical 187 $105,817.00
Architecture and Engineering 33 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 13 $0.00
Community and Social Service 134 $41,250.00
Legal 90 $205,872.00
Educational and Library 22 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 130 $164,688.00
Healthcare Practitioners 237 $88,801.00
Healthcare Support 33 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 49 $3,882.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 44 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 224 $4,968.00
Sales 461 $95,917.00
Office and Administrative Support 146 $54,891.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 75 $46,607.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 76 $0.00
Production 119 $25,031.00
Transportation and Material Moving 166 $11,184.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 37046 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 37046.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 172 $163,232.00 283 $59,972.00
Business and Financial 268 $111,458.00 53 $92,596.00
Computer and Mathematical 147 $106,117.00 40 $48,676.00
Architecture and Engineering 33 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 13 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 49 $0.00 85 $31,332.00
Legal 78 $206,221.00 12 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 22 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 99 $250,001.00 31 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 78 $109,938.00 159 $85,515.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 33 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 16 $0.00 33 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 28 $0.00 16 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 25 $0.00 199 $4,562.00
Sales 322 $129,135.00 139 $31,728.00
Office and Administrative Support 79 $55,536.00 67 $54,402.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 75 $46,607.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 76 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 40 $0.00 79 $20,550.00
Transportation and Material Moving 166 $11,184.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 2,180 households in 37046, with an average household size of 2.72 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,772 families living in the 37046 zip code with an average family size of 3.05 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 37046:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,631 77 64 408
Average Household Size 3.02 4.14 3.84 1.07
Total Families 1,631 77 64 0
Average Household Size 3.02 3.51 3.22 0

Poverty

Of the 1,772 families living in 37046, 2.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 37046:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 2,296 housing units in 37046.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,180 94.95%
Vacant 116 5.05%

5.01% of the total 2,296 housing units in 37046 are rental units. This is approximately 115 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,026 are occupied by the owner - or 88.24% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 37046 is $2,029.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 37046 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    39
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    22
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    15
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    17
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    61
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 37046 is $593,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 37046 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    78
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    68
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    0
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    116
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    95
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    519
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    720
  • $1,000,000 or more
    430

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 37046. The chart below shows the number of properties in 37046 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    217
  • 1940 to 1949
    94
  • 1950 to 1959
    58
  • 1960 to 1969
    215
  • 1970 to 1979
    280
  • 1980 to 1989
    157
  • 1990 to 1999
    161
  • 2000 to 2009
    212
  • 2010 to 2013
    850
  • 2014 or later
    52

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 37046 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    12
  • 1 vehicle available
    393
  • 2 vehicles available
    841
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    934

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 37046 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 37046 that commute to work in a particular way.

31.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 37046.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    16
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    148
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    192
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    232
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    302
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    373
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    346
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    201
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    172
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    369
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    101
  • 90 or more minutes
    38

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 37046 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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