ZIP Code 37302

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Apison · Hamilton County · Tennessee

Population
3,730

88/sq mi

Median income
$128,885

▲ 69% vs US

higher than 93% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$419,800

▲ 51% vs US

higher than 81% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
38.6%

Median age 45.5

Land area
42.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 37302 in Apison, Tennessee has a population of 3,730. The median household income is $128,885, which is 69% above the national average. Median home value is $419,800, 51% above the US average. 38.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 37302 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 42.5 square miles in Apison, Hamilton County, Tennessee. The area is home to 3,730 residents, producing a population density of 88 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 37302 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37302 sits at $128,885 (94% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $62,788. The poverty rate stands at 11.3% and the unemployment rate at 1.0%. On housing, the median home value is $419,800 (70% above the state average) with median rent at $879 per month, and 76.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37302 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 38.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hamilton County, so you can benchmark 37302 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 37302

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37302.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,730

Population

42.5

Area (sq mi)

88

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 37302?

45.5

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

4.8%

Foreign-Born

White 82.9%
African American 5.1%
Asian 4.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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

$62,788

Per Capita Income

11.3%

Poverty Rate

1.0%

Unemployment Rate

25.6 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.6%

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

What does housing look like?

2,077

Total Housing Units

1,930

Occupied Units

147

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.6%
Renter 23.4%

$419,800

Median Home Value

+70% vs state

$879

Median Rent

2000

Median Year Built

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

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

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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

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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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Official Data Resources for Apison, TN

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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