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ZIP 37148

Part of Portland, TN
Pop. 26,274·Sumner County·57th most expensive ZIP in Tennessee
Median rent (all units)
$1,698/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.9%
vs US Median
-$267
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 37148 · $1,698
More affordable than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,150
1 BR
$1,170
2 BR
$1,320
3 BR
$1,660
4 BR+
$2,020
Research median
$1,320/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
$20,376/yr
At $1,698/mo median
Location
StateTN
CountySumner County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -2.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 37148 (Portland, TN) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 15.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,274
Median income
$81,633
Median age
37.3
Renters
24.3%
Age distribution
26.4%
20.1%
27.8%
12.2%
13.5%
Under 1826.4%
18–3420.1%
35–5427.8%
55–6412.2%
65+13.5%
Gender
51.3%
48.7%
Male51.3%
Female48.7%
Race & ethnicity
90.2%
White90.2%
Black2.1%
Hispanic5.9%
Other1.6%
Education (25+)
12.3%
40.9%
31.8%
15.1%
No HS diploma12.3%
HS diploma40.9%
Some college31.8%
Bachelor's+15.1%
Housing tenure
75.7%
24.3%
Owner75.7%
Renter24.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 37148 in Portland, TN has changed in 5 years

Income
$62,927 → $81,633
up 29.7%
Population
24,880 → 26,274
up 5.6%
Renter share
28.1% → 24.3%
-3.8 pts
Bachelor's+
13.9% → 15.1%
+1.2 pts
Median age
36.1 → 37.3
+1.2 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $62,927 in 2021 to $81,633 more recently. The population has grown by 5.6% since 2021, moving from about 24,880 residents to roughly 26,274. Renters now make up 24.3% of households, compared with 28.1% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 37148 covers Portland, TN. The median rent here is $1,698/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,170/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,320/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($81,633/yr), ZIP 37148 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 37148?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 37148 (Portland, TN) is $1,698. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 37148 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 37148's median rent of $1,698/mo is $267 (14%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 37148 compare to other ZIPs in Tennessee?

ZIP 37148 falls in the middle range for Tennessee, ranking #57 out of 145 ZIPs at $1,698/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 37148?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,698/mo in ZIP 37148. The local median household income is $81,633/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 37148?

Rent in ZIP 37148 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 37148 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 37148 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,698/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($81,633/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 37148 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 37148 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.3% of ZIP 37148 households are renters, while 75.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 37148 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 37148 compare to the rest of Portland?

ZIP 37148 sits right at the Portland citywide median of $1,698/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 37148 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 37148 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,698/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 37148's median household income ($81,633/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 37148 25%Benchmark 30%
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