| ZIP Code | 37405 |
|---|---|
| City | Chattanooga |
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
| County | Hamilton County |
| Area Code | 423 |
| Elevation | 1,140 ft |
| Latitude | 35.129933 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -85.382836 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 47065 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.07 |
| Below Poverty | 12.0% ▲ 20% above avg |
| College Grads | 62.6% ▲ 62% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.5% ▼ 49% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 45 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,806 (14.9%) |
| Some College | 1,118 (9.2%) |
| Associates | 1,567 (12.9%) |
| Bachelors | 960 (7.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,625 (54.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $77,850 ≈ Avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $416,900 ▲ 50% above avg ↑ 51% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,276/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,959 |
| Vacant Units | 1,317 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.07 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,959 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,317 |
| Owner Occupied | 48.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 51.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.07 |
ZIP code 37405 is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, within Hamilton County. With a population of 18,535, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36 years. Economically, 37405 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $77,850 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 37405 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $416,900 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,276 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (48.7%) and renters (51.3%). Median home values have increased by 51% since 2019.
The population of 37405 is primarily White (82.48%). Residents are highly educated — 62.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.0%. Household income has grown by 32% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 37405 stands at 2.5%, which is below the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 37405 in Chattanooga, TN is characterized as middle-income, highly educated, and a relatively young community. With 18,535 residents, a median household income of $77,850, and a median home value of $416,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Tennessee.