Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.30 |
| Below Poverty | 16.3% ▲ 63% above avg |
| College Grads | 44.7% ▲ 15% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.2% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2,608 (1.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 31,427 (23.2%) |
| Some College | 15,246 (11.3%) |
| Associates | 24,147 (17.8%) |
| Bachelors | 11,794 (8.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 50,078 (37%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $64,021 ▼ 16% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $264,571 ≈ Avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,142/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 101,048 |
| Vacant Units | 10,478 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Chattanooga is a city in Tennessee, located in Hamilton County. The city spans 20 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 213,011 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.92 years.
Economically, Chattanooga is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,020 is below the national average. Approximately 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.
The real estate market in Chattanooga is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $264,571, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,141 per month.
The population of Chattanooga is well-educated. 44.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (57.65%).
Chattanooga, TN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Tennessee. Spread across 20 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.
| ZIP | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37402 | 4,203 | $28,829 | $460,000 | $673 | 4.8% | 36.8% | 5.3% |
| 37403 | 6,560 | $65,750 | $444,000 | $1,253 | 5.9% | 58.2% | 22.7% |
| 37404 | 13,883 | $53,585 | $235,300 | $999 | 4.7% | 39.7% | 53.6% |
| 37405 | 18,535 | $77,850 | $416,900 | $1,276 | 2.5% | 62.6% | 48.7% |
| 37406 | 12,867 | $42,993 | $150,300 | $944 | 10.8% | 25.4% | 47.2% |
| 37407 | 10,164 | $33,785 | $84,600 | $891 | 9.3% | 16.2% | 40.2% |
| 37408 | 3,029 | $91,000 | $460,000 | $1,338 | 3.5% | 64.1% | 32.9% |
| 37409 | 3,417 | $75,076 | $245,900 | $1,138 | 8.2% | 61.0% | 57.6% |
| 37410 | 3,673 | $22,127 | $133,800 | $695 | 6.0% | 14.8% | 22.7% |
| 37411 | 18,815 | $50,180 | $216,800 | $1,031 | 6.8% | 41.0% | 60.7% |
| 37412 | 21,840 | $56,600 | $182,600 | $1,120 | 5.8% | 34.4% | 58.1% |
| 37415 | 23,132 | $67,027 | $261,900 | $1,240 | 3.0% | 54.4% | 59.8% |
| 37416 | 14,089 | $65,083 | $229,600 | $1,086 | 6.1% | 41.9% | 56.6% |
| 37419 | 6,288 | $86,029 | $302,800 | $979 | 6.5% | 56.0% | 82.2% |
| 37421 | 52,516 | $79,958 | $299,600 | $1,313 | 3.5% | 49.4% | 60.7% |