City

Ooltewah, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Hamilton County  ·  Tennessee

👥40,830Population
💰$94,873Median HH Income▲ 24% above avg
🎂43.6Median Age
🏠$349,600Median Home Value▲ 25% above avg
🎓55.0%College Grads▲ 42% above avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.9%Hispanic: 7.5%Black: 8.8%Asian: 1.7%Other: 2.8%Race
White78.9%
Hispanic7.5%
Black8.8%
Asian1.7%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
25%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty7.0% ▼ 30% below avg
College Grads55.0% ▲ 42% above avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 38% below avg
No HS Diploma400 (1.4%)
HS Graduate5,544 (19.6%)
Some College2,918 (10.3%)
Associates3,854 (13.6%)
Bachelors3,023 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree12,545 (44.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 19.6%Some College: 10.3%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 44.4%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad19.6%
Some College10.3%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate44.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.7%Renter: 24.3%Tenure
Owner75.7%
Renter24.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
49%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$94,873 ▲ 24% above avg
Median Home Value$349,600 ▲ 25% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,495/mo
Total Housing Units16,584
Vacant Units728

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
61%
About Ooltewah, TN

Ooltewah is a city in Tennessee, located in Hamilton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 40,830 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.6 years.

Economically, Ooltewah is a middle-income community. The median household income of $94,873 is above the national average. Approximately 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Ooltewah is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $349,600, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,495 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ooltewah is well-educated. 55.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (78.9%).

Ooltewah, TN offers residents above-average earning potential within Tennessee.

ZIP Codes in Ooltewah
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37363 40,830 $94,873 $349,600 $1,495 3.1% 55.0% 75.7%