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ZIP 37228

Pop. 2,585·Davidson County·44th most expensive ZIP in Tennessee
Median rent (all units)
$1,796/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.5%
Month-over-Month
+3.2%
vs US Median
-$169
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ZIP 37228 · $1,796
More affordable than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,510
1 BR
$1,580
2 BR
$1,730
3 BR
$2,210
4 BR+
$2,700
Research median
$1,730/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
$21,552/yr
At $1,796/mo median
Location
StateTN
CountyDavidson County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.5% YoY, +3.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 37228 (Nashville, TN) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 58.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
2,585
Median income
$60,378
Median age
27.8
Renters
98.8%
Age distribution
12.5%
49.2%
29.7%
Under 1812.5%
18–3449.2%
35–5429.7%
55–642.5%
65+6.2%
Gender
39.9%
60.1%
Male39.9%
Female60.1%
Race & ethnicity
21.3%
60.2%
13.5%
White21.3%
Black60.2%
Hispanic1.2%
Asian3.9%
Other13.5%
Education (25+)
18%
12.6%
58.6%
No HS diploma18%
HS diploma10.8%
Some college12.6%
Bachelor's+58.6%
Housing tenure
98.8%
Owner1.2%
Renter98.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 37228 in Nashville, TN has changed in 5 years

Income
$50,579 → $60,378
up 19.4%
Population
1,650 → 2,585
up 56.7%
Renter share
100% → 98.8%
-1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
52.7% → 58.6%
+5.9 pts
Median age
29.6 → 27.8
-1.8 yrs

Median household income climbed from $50,579 to $60,378 between 2021 and 2024, a 19.4% shift. Census counts show ZIP 37228 in Nashville, TN adding about 935 residents over the five-year window, up 56.7% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 52.7% to 58.6% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 37228 covers Nashville, TN. The median rent here is $1,796/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,580/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,730/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($60,378/yr), ZIP 37228 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 37228?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 37228 (Nashville, TN) is $1,796. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 37228 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 37228's median rent of $1,796/mo is $169 (9%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 37228 compare to other ZIPs in Tennessee?

ZIP 37228 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Tennessee, ranking #44 out of 145 ZIPs tracked at $1,796/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 37228?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,796/mo in ZIP 37228. The local median household income is $60,378/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 37228?

Rent in ZIP 37228 has increased 5.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 37228 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 37228 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,796/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($60,378/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 37228 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 37228 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 98.8% of ZIP 37228 households are renters, while 1.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 37228 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 37228 compare to the rest of Nashville?

ZIP 37228 is more affordable than Nashville overall. At $1,796/mo, it's $29 below the Nashville citywide median of $1,825/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 37228 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 37228 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $1,796/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 37228's median household income ($60,378/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 37228 36%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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