La Vergne, TN: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities
Looking for facts about La Vergne? It is a small incorporated city in Rutherford County, Tennessee, with an estimated 35,716 people according to our dataset. It lies at 36.020°N, 86.558°W in Central time. The sections below cover its size, ZIP codes, neighbors and distances.
What are the key facts about La Vergne, TN?
| Place | La Vergne |
|---|---|
| Type | Small incorporated city |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Rutherford County (FIPS 47149) |
| Estimated population | 35,716 |
| Density | 1,453 per sq mi (561 per sq km) |
| Coordinates | 36.0203, -86.5582 |
| Time zone | Central time (UTC−6, America/Chicago) |
| ZIP codes | 2 (37086–37089) |
| Rank in state | 26th of 427 listed places |
| Nearest city over 100,000 | Murfreesboro, TN (14 mi) |
What is the population of La Vergne, TN?
La Vergne has an estimated population of 35,716. That makes it the 26th largest of the 427 places we list in Tennessee, and the 3rd largest of 7 places in Rutherford County. The typical place in Tennessee has about 1,771 residents, so La Vergne is roughly 20.2 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.
Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.
Places in Tennessee with a similar population include Columbia (40,663), Germantown (39,225), Lebanon (38,518), Mount Juliet (37,029), Maryville (29,742). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how La Vergne differs from communities of the same scale.
How dense is La Vergne?
La Vergne has about 1,453 people per square mile (561 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within Tennessee, it is denser than about 94% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.
What ZIP codes does La Vergne use?
The postal data lists 2 ZIP codes for La Vergne: 37086, 37089. Several codes in one place usually reflect separate delivery areas, post offices or large buildings with their own code. Codes beginning with 3 are assigned to the Southeast (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.
What time zone is La Vergne in?
La Vergne is in the Central time zone, which is UTC−6 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Chicago). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Soddy-Daisy, TN, about 94 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Central time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.
Where is La Vergne located in Tennessee?
La Vergne lies in the central part of Tennessee, at 36.020° north latitude and 86.558° west longitude. The state capital, Nashville, is about 16 miles to the northwest. The closest listed place in another state is Franklin, KY, roughly 48 miles to the north, which shows how near La Vergne is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Murfreesboro, TN, 14 miles to the southeast.
Which cities are near La Vergne, TN?
The closest listed place to La Vergne is Smyrna, TN, 3.8 miles to the southeast. Of the eight nearest places below, 2 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.
| Place | Distance | Direction | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smyrna | 3.8 mi | Southeast | 51,586 |
| Nolensville | 7.7 mi | Southwest | 10,062 |
| Brentwood | 12.3 mi | West | 42,783 |
| Mount Juliet | 12.6 mi | North | 37,029 |
| Murfreesboro | 14.4 mi | Southeast | 179,951 |
| Green Hill | 14.9 mi | North | 6,563 |
| Nashville | 16.4 mi | Northwest | 1,081,903 |
| Lebanon | 17.3 mi | Northeast | 38,518 |
Which county is La Vergne in?
La Vergne is in Rutherford County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 47149. The county contains 7 places in our data, 3 of which have their own page here and 4 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Murfreesboro (179,951), Smyrna (51,586), Christiana (3,580), Rockvale (1,467), Eagleville (763). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.
How far is La Vergne from major US cities?
Among six major hubs, La Vergne is closest to Atlanta, GA at about 197 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 1,798 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.
| Major city | Straight-line distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 756 mi | Northeast |
| Los Angeles, CA | 1,798 mi | West |
| Chicago, IL | 406 mi | North |
| Houston, TX | 669 mi | Southwest |
| Atlanta, GA | 197 mi | Southeast |
| Denver, CO | 1,030 mi | West |
Are there other places called La Vergne?
No. In our data, La Vergne in Rutherford County, Tennessee is the only place with this name, so the name alone is enough to identify it, though adding the state is still good practice in addresses and forms.
Planning a move to La Vergne?
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