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Pegram, TN
Town in Cheatham County, Tennessee. ZIP codes: 37143.
Population
2,089
Land area
7.2sq mi
People per sq mi
288
ZIP codes
1
Pegram and its ZIP codes
Pegram at a glance
- Pegram is 68% denser than Tennessee as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $111,172 a year, 60% more than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $387,100 (35% above Tennessee) and median rent is $1,671 a month.
Local data for Pegram, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pegram, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$111,172
Poverty rate
0.3%
Median home value
$387,100
Median rent
$1,671/mo
Homeownership
91.4%
Bachelor's or higher
35.8%
Median age
48.9
Average commute
31.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (231), German Americans (120), Scottish Americans (95).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cheatham County. PPP loans are for Pegram.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,057
9,974 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,605
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$277M
FY 2026, $6,743 per person
How people get to work
Pegram, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone59.2%
- Carpooled8.8%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home28.2%
Average one-way commute: 31.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pegram, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
363
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
251
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 27°F
50.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pegram, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.5%
U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
ZIP codes in Pegram
1 in or overlapping Pegram. Population shown
Cities near Pegram
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Kingston SpringsTown | 4.1 mi | 10.1 |
| FairviewCity | 8.7 mi | 18 |
| White BluffTown | 9.4 mi | 6.4 |
| Ashland CityTown | 11 mi | 10.7 |
| Belle MeadeCity | 11 mi | 3.1 |
| Forest HillsCity | 12 mi | 9.2 |
| Oak HillCity | 15 mi | 7.8 |
| BurnsTown | 15 mi | 3.5 |
| Berry HillCity | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| Nashville | 16 mi | 475.6 |
| CharlotteTown | 17 mi | 4.1 |
| FranklinCity | 18 mi | 44.5 |
| BrentwoodCity | 18 mi | 42.2 |
| DicksonCity | 19 mi | 20.5 |
| Bon Aqua JunctionCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 4.7 |
| Pleasant ViewCity | 19 mi | 12.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pegram, TN in?
- Pegram is in Cheatham County, Tennessee.
- What ZIP codes are in Pegram, TN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Pegram include 37143.
- What is the population of Pegram, TN?
- About 2,089 people live in Pegram, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pegram?
- Nearby places include Kingston Springs (4.1 mi), Fairview (8.7 mi), White Bluff (9.4 mi), Ashland City (11 mi), Belle Meade (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023