Mc Donald, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37353
Bradley County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,513
- 47/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $74,252
- Median income Near-median income area
- $253,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mc Donald pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 46%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 42%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 47
- people per sq mi
- 92%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37353 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 37353 (Mc Donald, TN) rose +9.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 265.0 in 2023 to 289.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 37353 covers 95.2 square miles in Mc Donald, Bradley County, Tennessee (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,513 residents on file, a density of 47 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 37353 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,252 (12% above the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $53,293. The poverty rate is 8.9%, with unemployment at 9.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $253,300 (2% above the average Tennessee ZIP) and median rent is $1,093; 91.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Bradley County, so 37353 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 37353
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mc Donald, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37353.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 4
Real estate and rental and leasing
4 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 37353, Mc Donald, 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
4,513
Population
95.2
Area (sq mi)
47
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37353?
48.8
Median Age
46.0%
Male
54.0%
Female
8.4%
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?
$74,252
Median Household Income
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$53,293
Per Capita Income
8.9%
Poverty Rate
9.4%
Unemployment Rate
23.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 37353 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Mc Donald, 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)
$74,252 Top 28% higher than 72% 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
2,281housing units
2,281
Total Housing Units
2,126
Occupied Units
155
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$253,300
Median Home Value
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$1,093
Median Rent
1986
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
+9.4%
YoY Change (2024)
290
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+190%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 37353 have increased 9.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +190% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.7% | 169 |
| 2021 | +17.5% | 198 |
| 2022 | +18.9% | 236 |
| 2023 | +12.3% | 265 |
| 2024 | +9.4% | 290 |
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 71 business establishments in ZIP 37353, employing approximately 763 people with a combined annual payroll of $40,128,000.
71
Businesses
763
Employees
$40.1M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 15 | 21.1% |
| Construction | 14 | 19.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 11.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 8.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 5.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 5.6% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 4.2% |
| Educational services | 3 | 4.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 4.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 4.2% |
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 37353 vs 37311 →
ZIP 37353 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37363
Ooltewah (37363)
32,244 residents
- 37312
Cleveland (37312)
30,962 residents
- 37311
Cleveland (37311)
27,373 residents
- 37341 12,085
Harrison (37341)
12,085 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 37353 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37353 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
- 37341
Harrison (37341)
$92,120 median income
- 37312
Cleveland (37312)
$78,261 median income
- 37353
Mc Donald (37353)
$74,252 median income
- 37311 $47,153
Cleveland (37311)
$47,153 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 37353 ranks #5 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 37353, 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 (4,513 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Bradley County
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 37353 in?
ZIP code 37353 (Mc Donald) is located in Bradley County, Tennessee. Bradley County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bradley-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37353?
ZIP code 37353 in Mc Donald, TN has a population of 4,513 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37353?
The median household income in ZIP 37353 is $74,252, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37353?
The median home value in ZIP 37353 is $253,300, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37353?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37353 is White at 88.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37353?
ZIP code 37353 has 71 business establishments employing approximately 763 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37353?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37353 are: Retail trade (15), Construction (14), Other services (except public administration) (8). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37353?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37353 increased by 9.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 190%. 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 37353?
In ZIP code 37353, 57.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.2% 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 37353?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37353 is 23.1 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 37353?
In ZIP code 37353, approximately 91.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37353?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37353 is 8.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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