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Davidson County, TN
5 cities and towns and 30 ZIP codes in Davidson County, Tennessee.
Population
715,388
Land area
503sq mi
People per sq mi
1,421
ZIP codes
30
Cities and towns in Davidson County
Davidson County at a glance
- Davidson County is about 8.3 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- It is the 2nd most populous of 95 counties in Tennessee.
- Households here earn a median of $77,853 a year, 12% more than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $417,400 (46% above Tennessee) and median rent is $1,582 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Nashville (690,130), Forest Hills (4,683) and Oak Hill (4,617).
Local data for Davidson County, TN
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals11
- Emergency Rooms8
- Nursing Homes19
- Schools228
- Colleges26
- Libraries21
- Banks219
- Post Offices34
- Parks262
- Grocery Stores276
- Restaurants3,387
- Affordable Housing71
- Home Health Agencies13
- Hospice Care7
- Dialysis Centers19
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals6
- Community Health Centers17
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment46
- National Cemeteries1
- Private Schools55
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools10
- Toxic Release Facilities37
- Historic Places138
Housing and community stats
Davidson County, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,853
Poverty rate
13.9%
Median home value
$417,400
Prices +1.0% in a year
Median rent
$1,582/mo
Homeownership
52.8%
Bachelor's or higher
48.4%
Median age
34.6
Average commute
24.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (63,337), Irish Americans (57,504), Mexican Americans (47,588).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$86,199
554,677 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$99,647
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$46.4B
FY 2026, $64,868 per person
PPP loans
$2.6B
34,524 loans, 270,301 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$15.9M
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Davidson County, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.8%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit1.4%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home20.3%
Average one-way commute: 24.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Davidson County, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
1,544
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
3,818
1.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 28°F
53.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone138 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Davidson County, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.3%
U.S. 33.3% -1.0 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.8%
U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Davidson County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Davidson County, TN?
- Nashville is the largest city or town in Davidson County, with about 690,130 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Davidson County?
- Davidson County includes 30 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 37013, 37072, 37076, 37080, 37115.
- What is the population of Davidson County, TN?
- About 715,388 people live in Davidson County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Davidson County?
- Davidson County borders Rutherford County, Williamson County, Sumner County, Wilson County, Robertson County, Cheatham County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023