Hixson, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37343
Hamilton County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 40,042
- 368/sq mi High-density area
- $82,227
- Median income Near-median income area
- $307,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 36.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hixson pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 35%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 32%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 368
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37343 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 37343 (Hixson, TN) rose +6.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 280.2 in 2023 to 298.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 37343 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hixson, Hamilton County, Tennessee, with 40,042 residents across 108.9 square miles, a density of 368 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 37343 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,227 (24% above the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,385. The poverty rate is 7.8%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $307,100 (24% above the average Tennessee ZIP), while 76.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,358.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hamilton County, so 37343 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 37343
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hixson, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37343.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
163 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
128 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
99 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
93 establishments
- Construction
Construction
72 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 37343, Hixson, 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
40,042
Population
108.9
Area (sq mi)
368
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37343?
42.4
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
5.2%
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?
$82,227
Median Household Income
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$46,385
Per Capita Income
7.8%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
23.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 37343 ranks nationally
Hixson, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$82,227 Top 35% higher than 65% 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
19,029housing units
19,029
Total Housing Units
18,097
Occupied Units
932
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$307,100
Median Home Value
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$1,358
Median Rent
1983
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
+6.5%
YoY Change (2024)
298
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+198%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 37343 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +198% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.7% | 182 |
| 2021 | +17.6% | 214 |
| 2022 | +18.2% | 253 |
| 2023 | +10.8% | 280 |
| 2024 | +6.5% | 298 |
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 874 business establishments in ZIP 37343, employing approximately 10,374 people with a combined annual payroll of $422,471,000.
874
Businesses
10,374
Employees
$422.5M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 163 | 18.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 128 | 14.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 99 | 11.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 93 | 10.6% |
| Construction | 72 | 8.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 71 | 8.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 70 | 8.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 48 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 31 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 26 | 3.0% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 15 | 1.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 1.5% |
| Information | 12 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.3% |
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 37343 vs 37416 →
ZIP 37343 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
- 37343
Hixson (37343)
40,042 residents
- 37363
Ooltewah (37363)
32,244 residents
- 37379
Soddy Daisy (37379)
26,835 residents
- 37415
Chattanooga (37415)
23,873 residents
- 37411 17,587
Chattanooga (37411)
17,587 residents
- 37377 15,310
Signal Mountain (37377)
15,310 residents
- 37406 14,627
Chattanooga (37406)
14,627 residents
- 37416 14,486
Chattanooga (37416)
14,486 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37343 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37343 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37377
Signal Mountain (37377)
$119,636 median income
- 37363
Ooltewah (37363)
$97,399 median income
- 37341
Harrison (37341)
$92,120 median income
- 37379
Soddy Daisy (37379)
$88,875 median income
- 37421
Chattanooga (37421)
$82,517 median income
- 37343
Hixson (37343)
$82,227 median income
- 37415
Chattanooga (37415)
$70,972 median income
- 37416
Chattanooga (37416)
$70,705 median income
- 37411
Chattanooga (37411)
$56,579 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 37343 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37416 | Chattanooga, TN | 14,486 | 4.8 mi |
| 37415 | Chattanooga, TN | 23,873 | 4.9 mi |
| 37351 | Lupton City, TN | 390 | 5.5 mi |
| 37406 | Chattanooga, TN | 14,627 | 7.0 mi |
| 37411 | Chattanooga, TN | 17,587 | 9.7 mi |
| 37379 | Soddy Daisy, TN | 26,835 | 8.9 mi |
| 37377 | Signal Mountain, TN | 15,310 | 7.6 mi |
| 37341 | Harrison, TN | 12,085 | 7.8 mi |
| 37421 | Chattanooga, TN | 46,228 | 10.2 mi |
| 37363 | Ooltewah, TN | 32,244 | 9.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 37343, 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 (40,042 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 37343 in?
ZIP code 37343 (Hixson) 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 37343?
ZIP code 37343 in Hixson, TN has a population of 40,042 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37343?
The median household income in ZIP 37343 is $82,227, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37343?
The median home value in ZIP 37343 is $307,100, which is 10% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37343?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37343 is White at 82.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37343?
ZIP code 37343 has 874 business establishments employing approximately 10,374 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37343?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37343 are: Retail trade (163), Health care and social assistance (128), Other services (except public administration) (99). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37343?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37343 increased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 198%. 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 37343?
In ZIP code 37343, 59.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.7% 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 37343?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37343 is 23.2 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 37343?
In ZIP code 37343, approximately 76.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37343?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37343 is 7.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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