ZIP Code 37407

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Chattanooga · Hamilton County · Tennessee

Population
8,932

985/sq mi

Median income
$35,845

▼ 53% vs US

higher than 4% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$98,900

▼ 64% vs US

higher than 9% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
7.8%

Median age 26.4

Land area
9.1 sq mi

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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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 37407?

26.4

Median Age

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Female

27.0%

Foreign-Born

White 38.0%
African American 21.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 22.7%
Hispanic or Latino 44.6%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 42.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.8%

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

Owner 42.3%
Renter 57.7%

$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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 37407 in?
ZIP code 37407 (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 37407?
ZIP code 37407 in Chattanooga, TN has a population of 8,932 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37407?
The median household income in ZIP 37407 is $35,845, which is 53% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37407?
The median home value in ZIP 37407 is $98,900, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37407?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37407 is White at 38.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 44.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37407?
ZIP code 37407 has 250 business establishments employing approximately 5,931 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37407?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37407 are: Retail trade (44), Construction (38), Manufacturing (36). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 37407?
In ZIP code 37407, 42.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.8% 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 37407?
In ZIP code 37407, approximately 42.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 57.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37407?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37407 is 45.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Chattanooga, TN

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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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