ZIP Code 37407
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Chattanooga · Hamilton County · Tennessee
- Population
- 8,932
- Median income
- $35,845
- Median home value
- $98,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 7.8%
- Land area
- 9.1 sq mi
985/sq mi
▼ 53% vs US
higher than 4% of US ZIPs
▼ 64% vs US
higher than 9% of US ZIPs
Median age 26.4
New York
ZIP code 37407 in Chattanooga, Tennessee has a population of 8,932. The median household income is $35,845, which is 53% below the national average. Median home value is $98,900, 64% below the US average. 7.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 37407 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 9.1 square miles in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee. The area is home to 8,932 residents, producing a population density of 985 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 37407 against Tennessee and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37407 sits at $35,845 (46% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $15,455. The poverty rate stands at 45.4% and the unemployment rate at 9.0%. On housing, the median home value is $98,900 (60% below the state average) with median rent at $942 per month, and 42.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37407 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 7.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 26.4, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hamilton County, so you can benchmark 37407 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 37407
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37407.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
44 establishments
- Construction
Construction
38 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
36 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
27 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
25 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 37407, Chattanooga, 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
8,932
Population
9.1
Area (sq mi)
985
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37407?
26.4
Median Age
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Female
27.0%
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?
$35,845
Median Household Income
-46% vs state
$15,455
Per Capita Income
45.4%
Poverty Rate
9.0%
Unemployment Rate
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?
3,399
Total Housing Units
2,864
Occupied Units
535
Vacant Units
3.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$98,900
Median Home Value
-60% vs state
$942
Median Rent
1955
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 250 business establishments in ZIP 37407, employing approximately 5,931 people with a combined annual payroll of $360,982,000.
250
Businesses
5,931
Employees
$361.0M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 44 | 17.6% |
| Construction | 38 | 15.2% |
| Manufacturing | 36 | 14.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 27 | 10.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 25 | 10.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 5.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 4.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 3.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 3.2% |
| Information | 5 | 2.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 2.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 1.6% |
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 37407 vs 37410 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37410 | Chattanooga, TN | 3,886 | 1.4 mi |
| 37404 | Chattanooga, TN | 13,327 | 2.0 mi |
| 37408 | Chattanooga, TN | 1,486 | 2.1 mi |
| 37403 | Chattanooga, TN | 5,811 | 3.2 mi |
| 37409 | Chattanooga, TN | 2,851 | 3.1 mi |
| 30741 | Rossville, GA | 29,290 | 3.5 mi |
| 37412 | Chattanooga, TN | 20,951 | 3.5 mi |
| 37350 | Lookout Mountain, TN | 1,866 | 3.5 mi |
| 37402 | Chattanooga, TN | 3,917 | 3.3 mi |
| 37411 | Chattanooga, TN | 17,587 | 4.0 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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