Apison, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37302
Hamilton County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,730
- 88/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $128,885
- Median income Above-median income area
- $419,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 38.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Apison pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 7%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 19%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 88
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37302 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 37302 (Apison, TN) rose +2.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 255.9 in 2023 to 263.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 37302 covers 42.5 square miles in Apison, Hamilton County, Tennessee (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,730 residents on file, a density of 88 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 37302 skews affluent, with a median household income of $128,885 (94% above the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $62,788. The poverty rate is 11.3%, with unemployment at 1.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $419,800 (70% above the average Tennessee ZIP), while 76.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $879.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hamilton County, so 37302 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 37302
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Apison, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37302.
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Retail trade 3
Retail trade
3 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 37302, Apison, TN · 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
3,730
Population
42.5
Area (sq mi)
88
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37302?
45.5
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
4.8%
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?
$128,885
Median Household Income
+94% vs state ZIP avg
$62,788
Per Capita Income
11.3%
Poverty Rate
1.0%
Unemployment Rate
25.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 37302 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Apison, TN household income vs. every Tennessee ZIP code
Median household income among 593 reporting Tennessee ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$128,885 Top 3% higher than 97% of 593 Tennessee 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
2,077housing units
2,077
Total Housing Units
1,930
Occupied Units
147
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$419,800
Median Home Value
+70% vs state ZIP avg
$879
Median Rent
2000
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
+2.8%
YoY Change (2024)
263
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+163%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 37302 have increased 2.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +163% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.1% | 178 |
| 2021 | +8.9% | 194 |
| 2022 | +24.4% | 241 |
| 2023 | +6.0% | 256 |
| 2024 | +2.8% | 263 |
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 58 business establishments in ZIP 37302, employing approximately 310 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,639,000.
58
Businesses
310
Employees
$12.6M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 15 | 25.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 15.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 15.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 15.5% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 5.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 5.2% |
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 37302 vs 37315 →
ZIP 37302 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
- 37363
Ooltewah (37363)
32,244 residents
- 37311
Cleveland (37311)
27,373 residents
- 30755 9,590
Tunnel Hill (30755)
9,590 residents
- 30710 6,661
Cohutta (30710)
6,661 residents
- 37353 4,513
Mc Donald (37353)
4,513 residents
- 37302 3,730
Apison (37302)
3,730 residents
- 37315 1,556
Collegedale (37315)
1,556 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37302 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37302 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37302
Apison (37302)
$128,885 median income
- 37363
Ooltewah (37363)
$97,399 median income
- 30736
Ringgold (30736)
$83,821 median income
- 37421
Chattanooga (37421)
$82,517 median income
- 30710
Cohutta (30710)
$78,819 median income
- 37353
Mc Donald (37353)
$74,252 median income
- 30755
Tunnel Hill (30755)
$74,167 median income
- 37311 $47,153
Cleveland (37311)
$47,153 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 37302 ranks the highest of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37315 | Collegedale, TN | 1,556 | 3.1 mi |
| 37353 | Mc Donald, TN | 4,513 | 7.5 mi |
| 37363 | Ooltewah, TN | 32,244 | 7.5 mi |
| 37421 | Chattanooga, TN | 46,228 | 7.7 mi |
| 30756 | Varnell, GA | 74 | 8.3 mi |
| 30726 | Graysville, GA | 56 | 7.4 mi |
| 30710 | Cohutta, GA | 6,661 | 7.1 mi |
| 30755 | Tunnel Hill, GA | 9,590 | 10.2 mi |
| 37311 | Cleveland, TN | 27,373 | 8.5 mi |
| 30736 | Ringgold, GA | 41,029 | 10.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 37302, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,730 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 37302 in?
ZIP code 37302 (Apison) is located in Hamilton County, Tennessee. Hamilton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hamilton-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37302?
ZIP code 37302 in Apison, TN has a population of 3,730 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37302?
The median household income in ZIP 37302 is $128,885, which is 69% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37302?
The median home value in ZIP 37302 is $419,800, which is 51% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37302?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37302 is White at 82.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37302?
ZIP code 37302 has 58 business establishments employing approximately 310 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37302?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37302 are: Construction (15), Professional, scientific, and technical services (9), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (9). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37302?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37302 increased by 2.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 163%. 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 37302?
In ZIP code 37302, 53.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.6% 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 37302?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37302 is 25.6 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 37302?
In ZIP code 37302, approximately 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37302?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37302 is 11.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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