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ZIP 37179

Pop. 18,043·Williamson County·9th most expensive ZIP in Tennessee
Median rent (all units)
$2,285/mo
Year-over-Year
+25.6%
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
+$320
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ZIP 37179 · $2,285
More expensive than 73% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,130
1 BR
$2,230
2 BR
$2,440
3 BR
$3,120
4 BR+
$3,800
Research median
$2,440/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
$27,420/yr
At $2,285/mo median
Location
StateTN
CountyWilliamson County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 25.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+25.6% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 37179 (Thompsons Station, TN) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 58.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,043
Median income
$136,188
Median age
37.9
Renters
13.3%
Age distribution
30.7%
13.9%
31.4%
12.2%
Under 1830.7%
18–3413.9%
35–5431.4%
55–6411.8%
65+12.2%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
86.2%
White86.2%
Black1%
Hispanic6.1%
Asian3.2%
Other3.5%
Education (25+)
14.9%
24.6%
58.3%
No HS diploma2.3%
HS diploma14.9%
Some college24.6%
Bachelor's+58.3%
Housing tenure
86.7%
13.3%
Owner86.7%
Renter13.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 37179 in Thompsons Station, TN has changed in 5 years

Income
$108,416 → $136,188
up 25.6%
Population
16,192 → 18,043
up 11.4%
Renter share
14.7% → 13.3%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
55.9% → 58.3%
+2.4 pts
Median age
37.1 → 37.9
+0.8 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $108,416 in 2021 to $136,188 more recently. The population has grown by 11.4% since 2021, moving from about 16,192 residents to roughly 18,043. College-educated residents now make up 58.3% of adults here, versus 55.9% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 37179 covers Thompsons Station, TN. The median rent here is $2,285/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,230/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,440/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($136,188/yr), ZIP 37179 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 25.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 37179?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 37179 (Thompsons Station, TN) is $2,285. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 37179 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 37179's median rent of $2,285/mo is $320 (16%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 37179 compare to other ZIPs in Tennessee?

ZIP 37179 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Tennessee, ranking #9 out of 145 ZIPs tracked at $2,285/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 37179?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $91,000/year (~$44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,285/mo in ZIP 37179. The local median household income is $136,188/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 37179?

Rent in ZIP 37179 has increased 25.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 37179 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 37179 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,285/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($136,188/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 37179 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 37179 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 13.3% of ZIP 37179 households are renters, while 86.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 37179 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 37179 compare to the rest of Thompsons Station?

ZIP 37179 is pricier than Thompsons Station as a whole. At $2,285/mo, it's $4 above the Thompsons Station citywide median of $2,281/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 37179 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 37179 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,285/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 37179's median household income ($136,188/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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