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Ringgold, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30736

Catoosa County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

41,029
123/sq mi
$83,821
Median income
$264,300
Median home value
27.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ringgold pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 33%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
123
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30736 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30736 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ringgold, Catoosa County, Georgia, with 41,029 residents across 333.0 square miles, a density of 123 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 30736 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,821 (19% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $39,421. The poverty rate stands at 8.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. The typical home here is valued at $264,300 (10% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,014 monthly, and 83.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Catoosa County, so you can benchmark 30736 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 30736

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ringgold, GA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30736.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 30736, Ringgold, GA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

41,029

Population

333.0

Area (sq mi)

123

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30736?

41.5

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 88.9%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$83,821

Median Household Income

+19% vs state

$39,421

Per Capita Income

8.0%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

25.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30736 ranks nationally

Ringgold, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$83,821 Top 33% higher than 67% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

17,717

Total Housing Units

16,777

Occupied Units

940

Vacant Units

2.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.4%
Renter 16.6%

$264,300

Median Home Value

+10% vs state

$1,014

Median Rent

1994

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+0.3%

YoY Change (2024)

250

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+150%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30736 have increased 0.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +150% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.8% 162
2021 +13.0% 183
2022 +19.0% 218
2023 +14.3% 249
2024 +0.3% 250

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 594 business establishments in ZIP 30736, employing approximately 7,512 people with a combined annual payroll of $338,390,000.

594

Businesses

7,512

Employees

$338.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 91 15.3%
Construction 80 13.5%
Health care and social assistance 70 11.8%
Other services (except public administration) 65 10.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 52 8.8%
Accommodation and food services 50 8.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 33 5.6%
Wholesale trade 30 5.0%
Finance and insurance 29 4.9%
Manufacturing 28 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 24 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 24 4.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.5%
Information 4 0.7%
Educational services 3 0.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 30736 vs 30726 →

ZIP 30736 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30736 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 30736 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 30736 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
30726 Graysville, GA 56 5.0 mi
30755 Tunnel Hill, GA 9,590 6.0 mi
37421 Chattanooga, TN 46,228 8.6 mi
30742 Fort Oglethorpe, GA 7,460 6.8 mi
30739 Rock Spring, GA 5,571 8.2 mi
37412 Chattanooga, TN 20,951 8.3 mi
30741 Rossville, GA 29,290 8.9 mi
30740 Rocky Face, GA 8,600 10.8 mi
37411 Chattanooga, TN 17,587 10.0 mi
37315 Collegedale, TN 1,556 11.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Catoosa County

30742 standard
Fort Oglethorpe, GA
Pop: 7,460
30726 standard
Graysville, GA
Pop: 56

Related Areas

Catoosa County Ringgold, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30736 in? ▼
ZIP code 30736 (Ringgold) is located in Catoosa County, Georgia. Catoosa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/catoosa-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30736? ▼
ZIP code 30736 in Ringgold, GA has a population of 41,029 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30736? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30736 is $83,821, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30736? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30736 is $264,300, which is 5% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30736? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30736 is White at 88.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30736? ▼
ZIP code 30736 has 594 business establishments employing approximately 7,512 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30736? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30736 are: Retail trade (91), Construction (80), Health care and social assistance (70). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30736? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30736 increased by 0.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 150%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 30736? ▼
In ZIP code 30736, 55.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 30736? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30736 is 25.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 30736? ▼
In ZIP code 30736, approximately 83.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30736? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30736 is 8.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.