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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
$128,885
Median income
$419,800
Median home value
38.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $62,788. Local economic indicators show a 11.3% poverty rate alongside 1.0% unemployment. 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 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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Hamilton County, letting you compare 37302 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 37302

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Apison, TN

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 + 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

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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

How ZIP 37302 ranks nationally

Apison, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$128,885 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 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)

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37302 ranks #8 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 37302 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 37302 ranks the highest of 8 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Hamilton County

37421 standard
Chattanooga, TN
Pop: 46,228
37343 standard
Hixson, TN
Pop: 40,042
37363 standard
Ooltewah, TN
Pop: 32,244
37379 standard
Soddy Daisy, TN
Pop: 26,835
37415 standard
Chattanooga, TN
Pop: 23,873
37412 standard
Chattanooga, TN
Pop: 20,951

Related Areas

Hamilton County Apison, TN Tennessee

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.

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