| City: | Murfreesboro, Tennessee |
| Names to Avoid: | Mboro, Middle Tenn State Univ, Murfreesbr |
| County: | Rutherford County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:58:41 PM |
| Population: | 2,880 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 615 / 629 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 35.8509, -86.3674 |
| Land Area: | 0.617 sq mi |
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Middle Tennessee State University operates under dedicated ZIP code 37132 in Rutherford County, Tennessee. Founded on September 11, 1911, as Middle Tennessee State Normal School for teacher training, the institution evolved through several name changes before achieving university status in 1965. Today MTSU spans more than 500 acres with over 20,000 students and has graduated more than 165,000 alumni since opening. This dedicated postal designation has served the campus for over two decades.
The 2020 Census counted 2,880 residents within this ZIP, with a median age of 19.8 years typical of an undergraduate population. A striking 98% of residents live in non-institutional group quarters, reflecting dormitory housing, with 100% renter-occupied units. The 0.13-square-mile boundary encompasses 4 delivery codes routing mail to campus buildings on Main Street. Murfreesboro is the valid mailing city for correspondence.
| Population: | 2,880 |
| Median Age: | 19.8 |
| Housing Units: | 15 |
| Establishments: | 9 |
| Employment: | 287 |
| Residential: | 0 |
| Business: | 1 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 37132 has 2,880 residents and 15 households (average 3.27 persons per household). The median age is 19.8 years, significantly younger than the state (39.1) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 45.9% male and 54.1% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (60.7%, much lower than the state average of 72.2%) and Black or African American (30.3%, much higher than the state average of 15.8% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (15.8%) and national averages (12.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 2,880Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 2,704Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 4,667.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 15Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.27Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 9.75Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 2,802 | 2,649 | 2,730 | 2,659 | 2,653 | 2,563 | 2,485 | 2,387 | 2,383 | 2,414 | 2,662 | 2,757 | 2,698 | 2,704 |
| Decennial Census | 2,776 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2,880 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 19.8
Male Median Age: 19.8
Female Median Age: 19.8
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | 0 | 1 | 779 | 495 | 22 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 2 | 0 | 0 | 894 | 646 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1,673 | 1,141 | 27 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 1,747 | 62.30% |
| Black: | 874 | 31.17% |
| Hispanic:* | 99 | 3.53% |
| Asian: | 46 | 1.64% |
| American Indian: | 5 | 0.18% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.04% |
| Other: | 32 | 1.14% |
| Total: | 2,804 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 1,323 | 45.94% | 19.8 years |
| Females: | 1,557 | 54.06% | 19.8 years |
| Total: | 2,880 | 100% | 19.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 2,596 | 96.01% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 64 | 2.37% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 17 | 0.63% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 27 | 1.63% |
| Total Population: | 2,704 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 2,660 | 98.37% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 44 | 1.63% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $10,625 and female is $6,582, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $4,043 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 54.0%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 12.5%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (39.6%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $15,903 | $15,769 | $160,197 | $17,308 | $15,227 | $11,534 | $11,488 | $10,927 | $10,694 | $10,673 | $11,125 | $12,176 | $10,781 | $10,625 |
| Median Female Income | $11,927 | $14,762 | $12,500 | $11,563 | $12,212 | $0 | $6,369 | $6,898 | $7,292 | $8,333 | $10,673 | $11,625 | $12,955 | $6,582 |
| Employed: | 1,277 | 47.23% |
| Unemployed: | 182 | 6.73% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 1,245 | 46.04% |
| Total: | 2,704 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 194 | 15.19% |
| Service: | 358 | 28.03% |
| Sales and Office: | 506 | 39.62% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 53 | 4.15% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 166 | 13.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 1,277 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 8.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 16.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 1 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 1 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 1 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 2,238 | 77.01% |
| Public Insurance: | 432 | 14.87% |
| No Insurance: | 236 | 8.12% |
| Total: | 2,906 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 2,670 | 91.88% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,704 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 2,704 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 37132 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 9 business establishments, employing about 350 people with an annual payroll of $10,061,000. USPS data shows 0 residential mailboxes and 1 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 9Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $2,471,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $10,061,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 350Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 37132 is located in Rutherford County, Tennessee, within the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 34980) and Tennessee's 4th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 1,589,934 people, about 0.18% of whom live in ZIP Code 37132. It covers 0.617 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TNSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 34980Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 1,589,934Source: Census |
| MSA: | Nashville, TN MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.617 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 04Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 5984.84 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4751560Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Murfreesboro city; TennesseeSource: Census |
ZIP Code 37132 is in the Rutherford County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.