Chattanooga, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37402
Hamilton County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,917
- 999/sq mi High-density area
- $24,214
- Median income Below-median income area
- $268,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 32.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Chattanooga pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 1st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 39%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 999
- people per sq mi
- 5%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37402 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 37402 covers 3.9 square miles in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,917 residents on file, a density of 999 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 37402 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $24,214 (64% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,378. The poverty rate is 36.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $268,800 (9% above the average Tennessee ZIP) and median rent is $615; 5.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hamilton County, so 37402 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 37402
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chattanooga, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37402.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
156 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
95 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
90 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
63 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 52
Other services (except public administration)
52 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 37402, Chattanooga, 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
3,917
Population
3.9
Area (sq mi)
999
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37402?
46.0
Median Age
57.8%
Male
42.2%
Female
5.8%
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?
$24,214
Median Household Income
-64% vs state ZIP avg
$40,378
Per Capita Income
36.5%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 37402 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Chattanooga, 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)
$24,214 1st percentile higher than 1% of 593 Tennessee ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Tennessee ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
3,355housing units
3,355
Total Housing Units
2,665
Occupied Units
690
Vacant Units
1.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$268,800
Median Home Value
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$615
Median Rent
1976
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 716 business establishments in ZIP 37402, employing approximately 26,012 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,989,264,000.
716
Businesses
26,012
Employees
$2.0B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 156 | 21.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 95 | 13.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 90 | 12.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 63 | 8.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 52 | 7.3% |
| Retail trade | 48 | 6.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 43 | 6.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 28 | 3.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 28 | 3.9% |
| Construction | 22 | 3.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 22 | 3.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 22 | 3.1% |
| Information | 17 | 2.4% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.7% |
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 37402 vs 37408 →
ZIP 37402 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37411
Chattanooga (37411)
17,587 residents
- 37406
Chattanooga (37406)
14,627 residents
- 37404
Chattanooga (37404)
13,327 residents
- 37407
Chattanooga (37407)
8,932 residents
- 37419 6,100
Chattanooga (37419)
6,100 residents
- 37403 5,811
Chattanooga (37403)
5,811 residents
- 37402 3,917
Chattanooga (37402)
3,917 residents
- 37410 3,886
Chattanooga (37410)
3,886 residents
- 37409 2,851
Chattanooga (37409)
2,851 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37402 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37402 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37350
Lookout Mountain (37350)
$201,000 median income
- 37408
Chattanooga (37408)
$81,250 median income
- 37403
Chattanooga (37403)
$81,136 median income
- 37419 $74,787
Chattanooga (37419)
$74,787 median income
- 37409 $74,754
Chattanooga (37409)
$74,754 median income
- 37404 $56,637
Chattanooga (37404)
$56,637 median income
- 37411 $56,579
Chattanooga (37411)
$56,579 median income
- 37406 $44,850
Chattanooga (37406)
$44,850 median income
- 37407 $35,845
Chattanooga (37407)
$35,845 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 37402 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37408 | Chattanooga, TN | 1,486 | 1.2 mi |
| 37403 | Chattanooga, TN | 5,811 | 1.4 mi |
| 37410 | Chattanooga, TN | 3,886 | 2.9 mi |
| 37404 | Chattanooga, TN | 13,327 | 2.8 mi |
| 37409 | Chattanooga, TN | 2,851 | 3.2 mi |
| 37407 | Chattanooga, TN | 8,932 | 3.3 mi |
| 37350 | Lookout Mountain, TN | 1,866 | 3.9 mi |
| 37419 | Chattanooga, TN | 6,100 | 5.1 mi |
| 37406 | Chattanooga, TN | 14,627 | 4.6 mi |
| 37411 | Chattanooga, TN | 17,587 | 5.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 37402, 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 (3,917 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 37402 in?
ZIP code 37402 (Chattanooga) 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 37402?
ZIP code 37402 in Chattanooga, TN has a population of 3,917 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37402?
The median household income in ZIP 37402 is $24,214, which is 68% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37402?
The median home value in ZIP 37402 is $268,800, which is 3% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37402?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37402 is African American at 53.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37402?
ZIP code 37402 has 716 business establishments employing approximately 26,012 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37402?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37402 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (156), Accommodation and food services (95), Finance and insurance (90). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 37402?
In ZIP code 37402, 64.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 37402?
In ZIP code 37402, approximately 5.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 95.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37402?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37402 is 36.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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