Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 1.97 |
| Below Poverty | 9.2% ▼ 9% below avg |
| College Grads | 43.2% ▲ 12% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.4% ▼ 32% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3,989 (1.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 55,522 (26.7%) |
| Some College | 26,369 (12.7%) |
| Associates | 31,832 (15.3%) |
| Bachelors | 17,604 (8.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 72,338 (34.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $82,767 ▲ 8% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $345,514 ▲ 24% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,444/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 133,780 |
| Vacant Units | 9,424 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Rutherford County is located in Tennessee and encompasses 16 ZIP codes spanning 9 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 347,015 residents. With a median age of 34.48, it is a relatively young county.
Rutherford County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $82,767 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 9.2% is near the national average.
Housing in Rutherford County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $345,514 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,444. Homeownership rates are high at 65.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Rutherford County are majority White (64.63%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 43.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Rutherford County, TN is a middle-income area in Tennessee. The 16 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37037 | Christiana | 9,786 | $111,458 | $351,000 | $1,808 | 1.3% | 41.5% |
| 37060 | Eagleville | 3,574 | $101,466 | $414,900 | $1,368 | 3.8% | 40.0% |
| 37086 | La Vergne | 37,786 | $79,285 | $268,700 | $1,716 | 2.6% | 33.0% |
| 37085 | Lascassas | 6,102 | $123,469 | $411,800 | — | 5.5% | 54.5% |
| 37118 | Milton | 1,087 | $86,447 | $456,300 | — | 6.2% | 27.8% |
| 37127 | Murfreesboro | 22,029 | $85,947 | $329,300 | $1,274 | 4.3% | 45.2% |
| 37128 | Murfreesboro | 77,016 | $89,069 | $364,100 | $1,514 | 2.0% | 46.6% |
| 37129 | Murfreesboro | 60,615 | $89,772 | $371,100 | $1,597 | 3.5% | 47.0% |
| 37130 | Murfreesboro | 57,768 | $60,389 | $347,100 | $1,157 | 3.6% | 45.7% |
| 37153 | Rockvale | 4,894 | $90,625 | $408,600 | $944 | 2.3% | 46.8% |
| 37167 | Smyrna | 63,660 | $79,720 | $330,600 | $1,359 | 4.5% | 38.2% |