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ZIP 37042

Pop. 87,652·Montgomery County·111th most expensive ZIP in Tennessee
Median rent (all units)
$1,394/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.0%
Month-over-Month
-1.0%
vs US Median
-$571
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ZIP 37042 · $1,394
More affordable than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,130
1 BR
$1,140
2 BR
$1,400
3 BR
$1,950
4 BR+
$2,350
Research median
$1,400/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,728/yr
At $1,394/mo median
Location
StateTN
CountyMontgomery County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 2.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.0% YoY, -1.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 37042 (Clarksville, TN) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 25.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
87,652
Median income
$70,393
Median age
30.2
Renters
41.4%
Age distribution
27.2%
32.6%
23.1%
Under 1827.2%
18–3432.6%
35–5423.1%
55–649.4%
65+7.7%
Gender
49.4%
50.6%
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Race & ethnicity
52.1%
25.7%
14.5%
White52.1%
Black25.7%
Hispanic14.5%
Asian3%
Other4.7%
Education (25+)
30%
38.9%
25.3%
No HS diploma5.8%
HS diploma30%
Some college38.9%
Bachelor's+25.3%
Housing tenure
58.6%
41.4%
Owner58.6%
Renter41.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 37042 in Clarksville, TN has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,081 → $1,394
up 29.0%
Income
$57,356 → $70,393
up 22.7%
Population
82,706 → 87,652
up 6.0%
Renter share
44.1% → 41.4%
-2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
23.7% → 25.3%
+1.6 pts
Median age
29.4 → 30.2
+0.8 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 37042 in Clarksville, TN paid around $1,081 a month. That figure now sits near $1,394, up 29.0% from the 2021 baseline. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 37042 in Clarksville, TN now reports about $70,393, up from $57,356 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 37042 in Clarksville, TN adding about 4,946 residents over the five-year window, up 6.0% on net. The renter share has eased from 44.1% to 41.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 37042 in Clarksville, TN reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 37042 covers Clarksville, TN. The median rent here is $1,394/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,140/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,400/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($70,393/yr), ZIP 37042 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 37042?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 37042 (Clarksville, TN) is $1,394. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 37042 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 37042's median rent of $1,394/mo is $571 (29%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 37042 compare to other ZIPs in Tennessee?

ZIP 37042 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Tennessee, ranking #111 out of 145 ZIPs at $1,394/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 37042?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,394/mo in ZIP 37042. The local median household income is $70,393/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 37042?

Rent in ZIP 37042 has decreased 2.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 37042 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 37042 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,394/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($70,393/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 37042 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 37042 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.4% of ZIP 37042 households are renters, while 58.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 37042 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 37042 compare to the rest of Clarksville?

ZIP 37042 is pricier than Clarksville as a whole. At $1,394/mo, it's $18 above the Clarksville citywide median of $1,376/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 37042 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 37042 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,394/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 37042's median household income ($70,393/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 37042 24%Benchmark 30%
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