Murfreesboro
City in Rutherford County, Tennessee
Murfreesboro is a city in Rutherford County, Tennessee, with 152,769 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 610 ft (186 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Walterhill, 7.7 miles N.
- 152,769residents (2020 Census)
- 610 ftelevation · 186 m
- 66.4 sq miland area · 171.9 km²
- 2,302 / sq mipopulation density
- 37132main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro is a city in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States, and its county seat. The population was 152,769 at the 2020 census (estimated at 173,625 in 2025). Located 34 miles (55 km) southeast of downtown Nashville, it is part of the Nashville metropolitan area in Middle Tennessee.
Settled in 1811, Murfreesboro was the state capital of Tennessee from 1818 to 1826. Today, it is the largest suburb of Nashville and the sixth-most populous city in the state. The city is both the center of population and the geographic center of Tennessee. Since the 1990s, Murfreesboro has been Tennessee's fastest-growing major city and one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. Murfreesboro is home to Middle Tennessee State University, one of the largest undergraduate universities in the state.
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Living in Murfreesboro
- Median household income
- $80,108
- Median home value
- $402,100
- Median rent
- $1,481/mo
- Median age
- 31.6
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Murfreesboro had 152,769 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 152,769 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,302 per sq mi (889 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Murfreesboro at a glance
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
|---|---|
| County | Rutherford County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 152,769 (2020) |
| Land area | 66.37 sq mi (171.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km²) |
| Elevation | 610 ft (186 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.8539° N, 86.4212° W |
| ZIP codes | 37132, 37128, 37129 |
| Official website | murfreesborotn.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4751560 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Murfreesboro
- Walterhill7.7 mi N
- Rockvale8.3 mi SW
- Christiana9.3 mi S
- Smyrna9.8 mi NW
- La Vergne14.0 mi NW
- Eagleville15.1 mi SW
- Nolensville15.7 mi NW
- Greenvale16.2 mi NE
- Norene17.2 mi NE
- Gladeville18.1 mi N
- Bell Buckle18.6 mi S
- Unionville18.8 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Murfreesboro
What county is Murfreesboro in?
Murfreesboro is in Rutherford County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Murfreesboro, TN?
152,769 people lived in Murfreesboro at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Murfreesboro, TN?
The main ZIP code is 37132. Other ZIP codes: 37128, 37129.
What is the elevation of Murfreesboro?
610 feet (186 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Murfreesboro?
Walterhill (7.7 mi), Rockvale (8.3 mi), Christiana (9.3 mi), Smyrna (9.8 mi), La Vergne (14.0 mi).
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