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Best Cities for Vet Costs in Tennessee

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Top 20 ZIP codes ranked by opportunity score. Score combines walkability (foot traffic), population density, median income, and veterinary practices competition.

The top markets here average $115,758 in household income. ZIP 38139 leads at 100, $174,052 median income, zero existing veterinary practices.

80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair <40 Challenging
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# ZIP Code Score
#1 ZIP 38139
Pop. 16 Thousand
100
Excellent
#2 ZIP 37046
Pop. 6.6 Thousand
100
Excellent
#3 ZIP 37220
Pop. 5.5 Thousand
100
Excellent
#4 ZIP 38120
Pop. 13 Thousand
100
Excellent
#5 ZIP 37135
Pop. 23 Thousand
100
Excellent
#6 ZIP 37085
Pop. 6.1 Thousand
100
Excellent
#7 ZIP 37377
Pop. 17 Thousand
98
Excellent
#8 ZIP 37010
Pop. 5.1 Thousand
98
Excellent
#9 ZIP 37037
Pop. 9.8 Thousand
96
Excellent
#10 ZIP 38355
Pop. 8.2 Thousand
90
Excellent
#11 ZIP 37302
Pop. 5.3 Thousand
90
Excellent
#12 ZIP 37191
Pop. 4 Thousand
88
Excellent
#13 ZIP 37014
Pop. 3.6 Thousand
88
Excellent
#14 ZIP 37048
Pop. 6.3 Thousand
88
Excellent
#15 ZIP 38066
Pop. 3.7 Thousand
88
Excellent
#16 ZIP 37341
Pop. 15 Thousand
86
Excellent
#17 ZIP 37082
Pop. 5.6 Thousand
86
Excellent
#18 ZIP 37772
Pop. 14 Thousand
86
Excellent
#19 ZIP 37143
Pop. 4.1 Thousand
86
Excellent
#20 ZIP 37060
Pop. 3.6 Thousand
84
Excellent
Data updated March 2026. Sources: Census Bureau ACS 2023, USDA National Walkability Index 2021, County Business Patterns 2022.

What the Data Shows

Opportunity is spread across Tennessee, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $115,758 in household income. The common thread: veterinary demand that outpaces supply. These markets have room.

How to Use This Table

Click any ZIP for a full breakdown: demographics, nearby competition, and walkability score. The opportunity score weights income, foot traffic, and competition equally. If your concept skews upscale, sort by Income. If lunch crowds matter more, sort by Walkability.