Zip code 37087: Lebanon, Tennessee
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 37087
37087 is a small-town zip code in Lebanon, Tennessee (Wilson County), covering 165 sq mi of land. About 56,655 people live here, or 344 per square mile. The median resident is 38 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $82,143 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $386,200, or 4.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 72% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,196 a month.
30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29.3 minutes each way, and 13% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; sales; and office and administrative support.
How 37087 compares
- Population56,65587thU.S. 334,922,499 · TN 7,066,38317th of 608 in TN
- Average commute29.3 min70thU.S. 26.4 min · TN 25.7 min251st of 597 in TN
- Uninsured rate9.1%66thU.S. 8.4% · TN 10%311th of 607 in TN
- Veterans6.9%65thU.S. 6.2% · TN 7.3%333rd of 607 in TN
- Median home value$386,20060thU.S. $332,700 · TN $286,70064th of 590 in TN
- Residents under 1823.1%59thU.S. 22% · TN 22.2%202nd of 608 in TN
- Homeownership rate71.9%58thU.S. 65.2% · TN 66.9%390th of 600 in TN
- Poverty rate11.9%55thU.S. 12.5% · TN 13.8%357th of 600 in TN
- Median household income$82,14353rdU.S. $80,734 · TN $69,595111th of 590 in TN
- Broadband access92.4%52ndU.S. 91% · TN 89.2%126th of 600 in TN
- Per capita income$40,36051stU.S. $44,673 · TN $39,437151st of 608 in TN
- 50thU.S. 17.2% · TN 17.1%411th of 608 in TN
- Work from home12.5%49thU.S. 15.1% · TN 12.9%175th of 608 in TN
- 49thU.S. 0.483 · TN 0.476295th of 600 in TN
- Government workers13.4%48thU.S. 14.5% · TN 13.7%345th of 607 in TN
- 46thU.S. 35.7% · TN 31.1%139th of 604 in TN
- Median earnings per worker$46,89346thU.S. $49,666 · TN $45,229177th of 606 in TN
- 42ndU.S. 38.9 · TN 38.9466th of 608 in TN
- Housing vacancy5.7%41stU.S. 10.1% · TN 10.2%514th of 602 in TN
- 41stU.S. 9.7% · TN 9.6%328th of 607 in TN
- 39thU.S. 51.1% · TN 48.8%230th of 584 in TN
- Diversity index41.438thU.S. 61.4 · TN 46.4115th of 608 in TN
- Median gross rent$1,19636thU.S. $1,413 · TN $1,189119th of 515 in TN
- Tech workers2.1%35thU.S. 3.8% · TN 2.8%227th of 607 in TN
- 34thU.S. 14.1% · TN 6.1%98th of 608 in TN
- Population density344/sq mi28thU.S. 95/sq mi · TN 171/sq mi154th of 608 in TN
- 27thU.S. 10% · TN 9.8%439th of 607 in TN
- 6thStrengthU.S. 5.2% · TN 4.7%480th of 607 in TN
| Measure | 37087 | Wilson | TN | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in TN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 56,655 | 158,805 | 7,066,383 | 334,922,499 | 17th of 608 | |
| Average commute | 29.3 min | 30.1 min | 25.7 min | 26.4 min | 251st of 597 | |
| Uninsured rate | 9.1% | 7.1% | 10% | 8.4% | 311th of 607 | |
| Veterans | 6.9% | 7.4% | 7.3% | 6.2% | 333rd of 607 | |
| Median home value | $386,200 | $428,000 | $286,700 | $332,700 | 64th of 590 | |
| Residents under 18 | 23.1% | 23.4% | 22.2% | 22% | 202nd of 608 | |
| Homeownership rate | 71.9% | 77% | 66.9% | 65.2% | 390th of 600 | |
| Poverty rate | 11.9% | 8% | 13.8% | 12.5% | 357th of 600 | |
| Median household income | $82,143 | $95,839 | $69,595 | $80,734 | 111th of 590 | |
| Broadband access | 92.4% | 93.6% | 89.2% | 91% | 126th of 600 | |
| Per capita income | $40,360 | $46,888 | $39,437 | $44,673 | 151st of 608 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 16.5% | 15.9% | 17.1% | 17.2% | 411th of 608 | |
| Work from home | 12.5% | 16.8% | 12.9% | 15.1% | 175th of 608 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.434 | 0.437 | 0.476 | 0.483 | 295th of 600 | |
| Government workers | 13.4% | 13.5% | 13.7% | 14.5% | 345th of 607 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.9% | 37.8% | 31.1% | 35.7% | 139th of 604 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $46,893 | $54,944 | $45,229 | $49,666 | 177th of 606 | |
| Median age | 38 | 39.8 | 38.9 | 38.9 | 466th of 608 | |
| Housing vacancy | 5.7% | 6.2% | 10.2% | 10.1% | 514th of 602 | |
| Healthcare workers | 8.9% | 8.8% | 9.6% | 9.7% | 328th of 607 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 47.8% | 48.5% | 48.8% | 51.1% | 230th of 584 | |
| Diversity index | 41.4 | 35.9 | 46.4 | 61.4 | 115th of 608 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,196 | $1,486 | $1,189 | $1,413 | 119th of 515 | |
| Tech workers | 2.1% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 3.8% | 227th of 607 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 6.1% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 14.1% | 98th of 608 | |
| Population density | 344/sq mi | 278/sq mi | 171/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 154th of 608 | |
| Self-employed workers | 7.6% | 8.7% | 9.8% | 10% | 439th of 607 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 2.1% | 3.2% | 4.7% | 5.2% | 480th of 607 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White75%
- Black9%
- Hispanic9%
- Asian2%
- Native American0.0%
- Pacific Islander0.0%
- Other1%
- Multiracial4%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 20,894
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Family households
- 70.9%
- Married couples
- 54.2%
- Living alone
- 24%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 6.9%
- Male / female
- 48% / 52%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 22,164
- Owner-occupied
- 71.9%
- Vacant
- 5.7%
- Median year built
- 1997
- Median rooms
- 6.2
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 47.8%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 28.7%
- Home value to income
- 4.7× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 37087 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $63,655 | $74,888 |
| Service | $30,309 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $43,079 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $49,449 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $34,606 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 90.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.9%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 11.2%
- Households with broadband
- 92.4%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 77.6%
- No internet access
- 6.4%
- Without health insurance
- 9.1%
- Limited-English households
- 1.5%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Lebanon
- State
- Tennessee
- County
- Wilson County
- Center point
- 36.2638° N, 86.2692° W
- Land area
- 165 sq mi
- Water area
- 7.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
37087 spans 3 counties
- Wilson County87% of land
- Smith County7% of land
- Trousdale County6% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Lebanon14% of zip
- Hartsville/Trousdale County6% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 37087
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37088 | Lebanon, TN · PO box | 4 mi | — |
| 37071 | Gladeville, TN · PO box | 7.7 mi | — |
| 37136 | Norene, TN · PO box | 7.7 mi | — |
| 37031 | Castalian Springs, TN | 8 mi | $98,114 |
| 37090 | Lebanon, TN | 10 mi | $84,299 |
| 37074 | Hartsville, TN | 13 mi | $71,914 |
| 37151 | Riddleton, TN | 13 mi | $102,168 |
| 37122 | Mount Juliet, TN | 14 mi | $112,967 |
| 37066 | Gallatin, TN | 14 mi | $81,614 |
| 37184 | Watertown, TN | 14 mi | $83,125 |
| 38563 | Gordonsville, TN | 14 mi | $50,313 |
| 37121 | Mount Juliet, TN · PO box | 15 mi | — |
Zip codes like 37087 elsewhere
Questions about 37087
What city is zip code 37087?
37087 is assigned to Lebanon, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 37087 in?
37087 is mostly in Wilson County, but it extends into 2 other counties.
What is the population of 37087?
About 56,655 people live in 37087, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 37087 in?
37087 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 37087?
The median household income in 37087 is $82,143.
What zip codes are near 37087?
The closest zip codes to 37087 are 37088, 37071, 37136, 37031, 37090.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 37087, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.