ZIP Code 37343
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Hixson · Hamilton County · Tennessee
- Population
- 40,042
- Median income
- $82,227
- Median home value
- $307,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 36.7%
- Land area
- 108.9 sq mi
368/sq mi
▲ 8% vs US
higher than 65% of US ZIPs
▲ 10% vs US
higher than 68% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.4
New York
ZIP code 37343 in Hixson, Tennessee has a population of 40,042. The median household income is $82,227, which is 8% above the national average. Median home value is $307,100, 10% above the US average. 36.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 37343 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 108.9 square miles in Hixson, Hamilton County, Tennessee. The area is home to 40,042 residents, producing a population density of 368 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 37343 against Tennessee and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37343 sits at $82,227 (24% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $46,385. The poverty rate stands at 7.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $307,100 (24% above the state average) with median rent at $1,358 per month, and 76.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37343 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hamilton County, so you can benchmark 37343 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 37343
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$46,385
Per Capita Income
7.8%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
23.2 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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