What to know about ZIP 42241
ZIP code 42241 covers ZIP 42241 with a population of about 3,823.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 35.0 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the NASHVILLE media market.
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ZIP Code 42241 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
3,823
Density
N/A
Median income
$36,860
-51% vs US avg
Home value
$73,000
-79% vs US avg
Median rent
$564
-52% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 42241
Income and economy in ZIP 42241
Median household income in ZIP 42241 is about $36,860 — about 51% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 28.6%; unemployment rate near 6.5%; 17.0% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 16.7 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Manufacturing, and Healthcare; about 6.3% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 8.9 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 42241
Median home value is about $73,000 — about 79% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $564 (about 52% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 28.9% (about 36.5 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 42241, a household would need roughly $20,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $469. That sits below the local median household income ($36,860), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.