| ZIP Code | 37308 |
|---|---|
| City | Birchwood |
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
| County | Hamilton County |
| Area Code | 423 |
| Elevation | 841 ft |
| Latitude | 35.342635 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -84.993756 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 47065 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.3 yrs ↓ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.62 |
| Below Poverty | 6.5% ▼ 35% below avg |
| College Grads | 27.1% ▼ 30% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.9% ▼ 41% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 30 (1.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 543 (31.1%) |
| Some College | 285 (16.3%) |
| Associates | 413 (23.7%) |
| Bachelors | 200 (11.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 273 (15.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,398 ▼ 9% below avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $238,200 ▼ 15% below avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $744/mo ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,390 |
| Vacant Units | 260 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.62 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,390 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 260 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.62 |
ZIP code 37308 is located in Birchwood, Tennessee, within Hamilton County. With a population of 2,957, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.3 years. Economically, 37308 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $69,398 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 37308 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $238,200 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $744 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 84.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 29% since 2019.
The population of 37308 is primarily White (93.00%). Residents are moderately educated — 27.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.5%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 37308 stands at 2.9%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 37308 in Birchwood, TN is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,957 residents, a median household income of $69,398, and a median home value of $238,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Tennessee.