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 High-density area
- $83,821
- Median income Above-median income area
- $264,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,421. The poverty rate is 8.0%, with unemployment at 3.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $264,300 (10% above the average Georgia ZIP) and median rent is $1,014; 83.4% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Catoosa County, so 30736 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
91 establishments
- Construction
Construction
80 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
70 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
65 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
52 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 30736?
41.5
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
2.5%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$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
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
17,717housing units
17,717
Total Housing Units
16,777
Occupied Units
940
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$264,300
Median Home Value
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 37421
Chattanooga (37421)
46,228 residents
- 30736
Ringgold (30736)
41,029 residents
- 30741
Rossville (30741)
29,290 residents
- 37412
Chattanooga (37412)
20,951 residents
- 37411 17,587
Chattanooga (37411)
17,587 residents
- 30755 9,590
Tunnel Hill (30755)
9,590 residents
- 30740 8,600
Rocky Face (30740)
8,600 residents
- 30742 7,460
Fort Oglethorpe (30742)
7,460 residents
- 30739 5,571
Rock Spring (30739)
5,571 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30736 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30736 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30736
Ringgold (30736)
$83,821 median income
- 37421
Chattanooga (37421)
$82,517 median income
- 30740
Rocky Face (30740)
$79,671 median income
- 30739
Rock Spring (30739)
$76,600 median income
- 30755
Tunnel Hill (30755)
$74,167 median income
- 37412
Chattanooga (37412)
$62,508 median income
- 30741
Rossville (30741)
$58,834 median income
- 37411
Chattanooga (37411)
$56,579 median income
- 30742
Fort Oglethorpe (30742)
$49,323 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 30736, both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (41,029 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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