Zip code 37142: Palmyra, Tennessee

Q: What city is zip code 37142?

37142 is assigned to Palmyra, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 37142 in?

37142 is in Montgomery County, Tennessee.

Q: What is the population of 37142?

About 1,506 people live in 37142, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 37142?

The median household income in 37142 is $59,083.

Q: What zip codes are near 37142?

The closest zip codes to 37142 are 37052, 37191, 37050, 37079, 37165.

Residential delivery areaMontgomery CountyCentral Time

Population

1,506

Median household income

$59K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$267K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,183/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

57.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

37 sq mi

41 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 37142

37142 is a rural zip code in Palmyra, Tennessee (Montgomery County), covering 37 sq mi of land. About 1,506 people live here, or 41 per square mile. The median resident is 57.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $59,083 a year, 27% below the national median of $80,734. 23% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $267,400, or 4.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 90% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,183 a month.

24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 36.2 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; education; and construction and repair.

How 37142 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Median age57.9
99th
U.S. 38.9 · TN 38.925th of 608 in TN
Veterans19.2%
99th
U.S. 6.2% · TN 7.3%7th of 607 in TN
Income inequality (Gini)0.563
98th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · TN 0.47624th of 600 in TN
Homeownership rate90.4%
96th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · TN 66.9%72nd of 600 in TN
Residents 65 and older29.7%
96th
U.S. 17.2% · TN 17.1%39th of 608 in TN
Average commute36.2 min
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · TN 25.7 min82nd of 597 in TN
Poverty rate23%
90th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · TN 13.8%86th of 600 in TN
Unemployment rate7.9%
86th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · TN 4.7%100th of 607 in TN
Government workers20.1%
85th
U.S. 14.5% · TN 13.7%105th of 607 in TN
Housing vacancy12.6%
81st
U.S. 10.1% · TN 10.2%262nd of 602 in TN
Self-employed workers12.1%
78th
U.S. 10% · TN 9.8%166th of 607 in TN
Per capita income$52,850
76th
U.S. $44,673 · TN $39,43746th of 608 in TN
Uninsured rate9.8%
70th
U.S. 8.4% · TN 10%275th of 607 in TN
Tech workers3.9%
67th
U.S. 3.8% · TN 2.8%82nd of 607 in TN
Median earnings per worker$52,414
62nd
U.S. $49,666 · TN $45,22993rd of 606 in TN
Broadband access91.8%
47th
U.S. 91% · TN 89.2%138th of 600 in TN
Median home value$267,400
37th
U.S. $332,700 · TN $286,700188th of 590 in TN
Healthcare workers8.6%
36th
U.S. 9.7% · TN 9.6%348th of 607 in TN
Median gross rent$1,183
35th
U.S. $1,413 · TN $1,189123rd of 515 in TN
Bachelor's degree or higher24%
31st
U.S. 35.7% · TN 31.1%212th of 604 in TN
Median household income$59,083
19th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · TN $69,595337th of 590 in TN
Foreign-born residents2.3%
14th
U.S. 14.1% · TN 6.1%266th of 608 in TN
Work from home6.4%
13th
U.S. 15.1% · TN 12.9%406th of 608 in TN
Population density41/sq mi
6th
U.S. 95/sq mi · TN 171/sq mi452nd of 608 in TN
Diversity index11.1
5th
U.S. 61.4 · TN 46.4479th of 608 in TN
Population1,506
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · TN 7,066,383487th of 608 in TN
Residents under 189.2%
2nd
U.S. 22% · TN 22.2%566th of 608 in TN
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · TN 48.8%574th of 584 in TN

Measure	37142	Montgomery	TN	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in TN
Median age	57.9	31.9	38.9	38.9	99th	25th of 608
Veterans	19.2%	19%	7.3%	6.2%	99th	7th of 607
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.563	0.401	0.476	0.483	98th	24th of 600
Homeownership rateStrength	90.4%	61.9%	66.9%	65.2%	96th	72nd of 600
Residents 65 and older	29.7%	10%	17.1%	17.2%	96th	39th of 608
Average commuteWeakness	36.2 min	27.8 min	25.7 min	26.4 min	93rd	82nd of 597
Poverty rateWeakness	23%	11.3%	13.8%	12.5%	90th	86th of 600
Unemployment rateWeakness	7.9%	5.1%	4.7%	5.2%	86th	100th of 607
Government workers	20.1%	20.7%	13.7%	14.5%	85th	105th of 607
Housing vacancy	12.6%	6.1%	10.2%	10.1%	81st	262nd of 602
Self-employed workers	12.1%	8.2%	9.8%	10%	78th	166th of 607
Per capita income	$52,850	$34,949	$39,437	$44,673	76th	46th of 608
Uninsured rate	9.8%	9.1%	10%	8.4%	70th	275th of 607
Tech workers	3.9%	3%	2.8%	3.8%	67th	82nd of 607
Median earnings per worker	$52,414	$44,448	$45,229	$49,666	62nd	93rd of 606
Broadband access	91.8%	93.6%	89.2%	91%	47th	138th of 600
Median home value	$267,400	$280,200	$286,700	$332,700	37th	188th of 590
Healthcare workers	8.6%	9.5%	9.6%	9.7%	36th	348th of 607
Median gross rent	$1,183	$1,308	$1,189	$1,413	35th	123rd of 515
Bachelor's degree or higher	24%	31.1%	31.1%	35.7%	31st	212th of 604
Median household incomeWeakness	$59,083	$75,613	$69,595	$80,734	19th	337th of 590
Foreign-born residents	2.3%	6.8%	6.1%	14.1%	14th	266th of 608
Work from home	6.4%	8.5%	12.9%	15.1%	13th	406th of 608
Population density	41/sq mi	434/sq mi	171/sq mi	95/sq mi	6th	452nd of 608
Diversity index	11.1	59.3	46.4	61.4	5th	479th of 608
Population	1,506	234,153	7,066,383	334,922,499	2nd	487th of 608
Residents under 18	9.2%	26.8%	22.2%	22%	2nd	566th of 608
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	46.3%	48.8%	51.1%	1st	574th of 584

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

Under 5

5–17

18–24

18%

25–34

35–44

12%

45–54

22%

55–64

19%

65–74

11%

75+

Median age

57.9

Under 18

9.2%

65 and over

29.7%

Race and ethnicity

White94%
Black1%
Hispanic0%
Asian2%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

11.1

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

55.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

92%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 659
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 54%
Married couples: 51%
Living alone: 22.8%
Veterans (of adults): 19.2%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

12%

$25–50k

32%

$50–75k

13%

$75–100k

$100–150k

21%

$150–200k

$200k+

17%

Median household income

37142

$59,083

Montgomery Co.

$75,613

Tennessee

$69,595

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$52,850

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

23%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

17.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.563

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

37142

$267,400

Montgomery Co.

$280,200

Tennessee

$286,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

37142

$1,183

Montgomery Co.

$1,308

Tennessee

$1,189

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

68%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

32%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 754
Owner-occupied: 90.4%
Vacant: 12.6%
Median year built: 1993
Median rooms: 6.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 4.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

89%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

18%

20–29

23%

30–44

15%

45–59

21%

60+

16%

Average commute

36.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

7.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

52.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Sales

20%

Education

19%

Construction and repair

13%

Healthcare

Office and admin

Management

Transportation and moving

Production

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Legal and social services

Farming, fishing and forestry

Food service

Business and finance

0.1%

Cleaning and personal care

0.1%

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Construction

24%

Health care and social assistance

17%

Education

16%

Retail

13%

Other services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Finance, insurance and real estate

Wholesale

Professional and technical services

Manufacturing

Public administration

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Admin, support and management

0.1%

Restaurants and hotels

Information

Median earnings per worker

$52,414

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

12.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

20.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

14.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	37142	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$63,068	$74,888
Service	$50,625	$26,804
Sales and office	$39,875	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$61,771	$49,199
Production and transportation	$45,441	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

40%

Some college

21%

Associate's

Bachelor's

14%

Graduate

10%

High school graduate or higher: 91.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 24%
Graduate or professional degree: 10%
Households with broadband: 91.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 80.7%
No internet access: 5.8%
Without health insurance: 9.8%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Palmyra
State: Tennessee
County: Montgomery County
Center point: 36.4110° N, 87.5097° W
Land area: 37 sq mi
Water area: 1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 37142

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
37052	Cunningham, TN	6.3 mi	1,659	$69,423	$224,300
37191	Woodlawn, TN	6.7 mi	3,860	$91,455	$271,000
37050	Cumberland City, TN	7.2 mi	1,815	$56,927	$210,000
37079	Indian Mound, TN	8.5 mi	2,960	$86,804	$246,200
37165	Slayden, TN	8.5 mi	35	$36,000	—
37041	Clarksville, TN · PO box	8.7 mi	—	—	—
37051	Cumberland Furnace, TN	9.1 mi	3,765	$69,545	$342,500
37171	Southside, TN	11 mi	1,402	$118,045	—
37181	Vanleer, TN	12 mi	1,886	$78,625	$215,500
37044	Clarksville, TN · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—
37042	Clarksville, TN	12 mi	87,652	$70,393	$247,100
37061	Erin, TN	13 mi	5,382	$59,670	$187,700

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Questions about 37142

What city is zip code 37142?

37142 is assigned to Palmyra, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 37142 in?

37142 is in Montgomery County, Tennessee.

What is the population of 37142?

About 1,506 people live in 37142, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 37142 in?

37142 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 37142?

The median household income in 37142 is $59,083.

What zip codes are near 37142?

The closest zip codes to 37142 are 37052, 37191, 37050, 37079, 37165.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 37142, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.