37217 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 37217 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 37217 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 37217 is 3.3%.
| Population | 30,450 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.38% |
| Population Density | 1,753 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 11,876 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $52,295 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $360,070 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 51.27% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 55.74% |
37217 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 17,185 | 51.25% |
| Black | 10,821 | 32.27% |
| Hispanic | 5,182 | 15.45% |
| Asian | 319 | 0.95% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.03% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 12 | 0.04% |
37217 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 303 | 15.01% |
| Black | 543 | 26.91% |
| Hispanic | 1,145 | 56.74% |
| Asian | 26 | 1.29% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.05% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
37217 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,071 | 6.81% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,626 | 23.04% |
| High School Diploma | 4,476 | 28.44% |
| No High School Diploma | 291 | 1.85% |
| GED or Alternate | 838 | 5.33% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,971 | 18.88% |
| Associates Degree | 1,015 | 6.45% |
| Masters Degree | 1,171 | 7.44% |
| Professional Degree | 139 | 0.88% |
| Doctorate Degree | 139 | 0.88% |
