37209 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Tennessee based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 37209 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 37209 is African American. The current unemployment level in 37209 is 3.3%.
| Population | 38,126 |
| Population Growth Rate | -0.31% |
| Population Density | 1,006 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 14,230 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $63,287 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $489,920 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 67.93% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 45.70% |
37209 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 25,406 | 67.83% |
| Black | 7,460 | 19.92% |
| Hispanic | 2,564 | 6.85% |
| Asian | 1,904 | 5.08% |
| Native American | 66 | 0.18% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 55 | 0.15% |
37209 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 835 | 26.46% |
| Black | 1,487 | 47.12% |
| Hispanic | 711 | 22.53% |
| Asian | 117 | 3.71% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.19% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
37209 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,130 | 5.6% |
| Bachelor Degree | 5,174 | 25.62% |
| High School Diploma | 4,722 | 23.38% |
| No High School Diploma | 572 | 2.83% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,609 | 7.97% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,051 | 15.11% |
| Associates Degree | 1,184 | 5.86% |
| Masters Degree | 1,569 | 7.77% |
| Professional Degree | 610 | 3.02% |
| Doctorate Degree | 573 | 2.84% |