Rutherford County GIS Maps
Rutherford County, Tennessee, has 341,486 residents and covers 619.3 square miles. The population grew 30% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Rutherford County is 47149.
Murfreesboro is the county's largest population center. Rutherford County also includes 13 zip codes, 1 public school district and 38 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Rutherford County Trends
- Population
- 341,486▴
- Median Home Value
- $346,400▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 52,127▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Rutherford County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Rutherford County Population
Rutherford County had 341,486 residents in 2020. That was 30% higher than in 2010. Rutherford County added 159,463 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 551 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Murfreesboro, Smyrna and Murfreesboro.
Population Trend in Rutherford County TN
Rutherford County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Rutherford County Zip Codes
Rutherford County has 13 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Murfreesboro (37128), Smyrna (37167) and Murfreesboro (37129). Murfreesboro is the largest zip by population, with about 70,329 residents or 21% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 56% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Rutherford County TN
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37128 | Murfreesboro | 70,329 | ▴ 80.5% |
| 37167 | Smyrna | 61,731 | ▴ 25.2% |
| 37129 | Murfreesboro | 60,494 | ▴ 23.2% |
| 37130 | Murfreesboro | 59,677 | ▴ 14.6% |
| 37086 | La Vergne | 37,463 | ▴ 18.9% |
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Rutherford County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Rutherford County Demographics
Rutherford County has a median age of 34, which makes the county a little younger than Tennessee overall. About 24.8% of residents are under 18, while 10.9% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 35.6% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 34.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 30.4%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Rutherford County TN
Median Age
34
Under 18
24.8%
Age 65+
10.9%
Bachelor's+
34.4%
Rutherford County School Districts
Rutherford County is served by 1 public school district with 52,127 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has grown modestly since 2017 across the districts shown on the county map.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Rutherford County TN
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutherford County School District | 52,127 | 100% | ▴ 1% |
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Rutherford County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Rutherford County Housing & Real Estate
Rutherford County has a median home value of $346,400 and a median gross rent of $1,405. About 65% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run above the Tennessee median, while rents come in above the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $484,498 and homes spent about 50 days on the market.
Rutherford County Housing Mix
Rutherford County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Rutherford County Housing Trends
Rutherford County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Rutherford County, TN
Rutherford County has 12,873 business listings across 899 categories. The largest categories in Rutherford County business listings are Real Estate Agents (344, 2.7%), Churches & Religious Organizations (336, 2.6%), and Medical Offices (199, 1.5%). The full Rutherford County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Rutherford County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Rutherford County, TN
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Agents | 344 | 2.7% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 336 | 2.6% |
| Medical Offices | 199 | 1.5% |
| Contractors | 189 | 1.5% |
| ATMs | 184 | 1.4% |
| Auto Repair | 160 | 1.2% |
| Gas Stations | 157 | 1.2% |
| Beauty Salons | 155 | 1.2% |
| Hair Salons | 152 | 1.2% |
| Fast Food | 149 | 1.2% |
Rutherford County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Threshold Recovery | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Murfreesboro |
| Colony House Apartments | Accommodation | Murfreesboro |
| Dempsey Vantrease & Follis PLLC | Accountant | Murfreesboro |
| Stewart Creek Boat Ramp | Active Life | Rutherford County |
| Murfreesboro Acupuncture and Massage | Acupuncture | Murfreesboro |
| TRUE Addiction & Behavioral Health | Addiction Rehabilitation Center | Murfreesboro |
| Genesis3 | Adult Education | Murfreesboro |
| Lovebound | Adult Entertainment | Murfreesboro |
| Steel Marketing | Advertising Agency | Murfreesboro |
| Rutherford Farmers Co-Op | Agricultural Cooperatives | Murfreesboro |
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Rutherford County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Rutherford County Basemaps
Rutherford County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Rutherford County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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