Chattanooga, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37408
Hamilton County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,486
- 299/sq mi High-density area
- $81,250
- Median income Near-median income area
- $468,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 55.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Chattanooga pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- Top 36%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 15%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 299
- people per sq mi
- 29%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37408 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 37408 (Chattanooga, TN) rose +6.3% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 37408 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee, home to just 1,486 residents across 5.0 square miles, a density of 299 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 37408 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,250 (22% above the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $71,003. The poverty rate is 11.3%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $468,200 (89% above the average Tennessee ZIP), with only 28.7% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,414.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 55.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hamilton County, so 37408 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 37408
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chattanooga, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37408.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
57 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
48 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
43 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
36 establishments
- Construction
Construction
35 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 37408, 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
1,486
Population
5.0
Area (sq mi)
299
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37408?
32.1
Median Age
52.9%
Male
47.1%
Female
9.3%
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?
$81,250
Median Household Income
+22% vs state ZIP avg
$71,003
Per Capita Income
11.3%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 37408 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)
$81,250 Top 20% higher than 80% 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
2,210housing units
2,210
Total Housing Units
1,781
Occupied Units
429
Vacant Units
1.97
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$468,200
Median Home Value
+89% vs state ZIP avg
$1,414
Median Rent
2011
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 401 business establishments in ZIP 37408, employing approximately 6,549 people with a combined annual payroll of $359,180,000.
401
Businesses
6,549
Employees
$359.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 57 | 14.2% |
| Retail trade | 48 | 12.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 43 | 10.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 36 | 9.0% |
| Construction | 35 | 8.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 35 | 8.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 33 | 8.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 25 | 6.2% |
| Manufacturing | 22 | 5.5% |
| Information | 14 | 3.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 3.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 3.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 3.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.0% |
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 37408 vs 37402 →
ZIP 37408 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30741
Rossville (30741)
29,290 residents
- 37411
Chattanooga (37411)
17,587 residents
- 37406
Chattanooga (37406)
14,627 residents
- 37404
Chattanooga (37404)
13,327 residents
- 37407 8,932
Chattanooga (37407)
8,932 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 37408 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37408 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
- 37409 $74,754
Chattanooga (37409)
$74,754 median income
- 30741 $58,834
Rossville (30741)
$58,834 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 37408 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37402 | Chattanooga, TN | 3,917 | 1.2 mi |
| 37410 | Chattanooga, TN | 3,886 | 1.9 mi |
| 37403 | Chattanooga, TN | 5,811 | 1.5 mi |
| 37404 | Chattanooga, TN | 13,327 | 2.0 mi |
| 37407 | Chattanooga, TN | 8,932 | 2.1 mi |
| 37409 | Chattanooga, TN | 2,851 | 2.8 mi |
| 37350 | Lookout Mountain, TN | 1,866 | 3.4 mi |
| 37411 | Chattanooga, TN | 17,587 | 4.7 mi |
| 30741 | Rossville, GA | 29,290 | 5.5 mi |
| 37406 | Chattanooga, TN | 14,627 | 4.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 37408, 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 (1,486 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 37408 in?
ZIP code 37408 (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 37408?
ZIP code 37408 in Chattanooga, TN has a population of 1,486 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37408?
The median household income in ZIP 37408 is $81,250, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37408?
The median home value in ZIP 37408 is $468,200, which is 68% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37408?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37408 is White at 59.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37408?
ZIP code 37408 has 401 business establishments employing approximately 6,549 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37408?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37408 are: Accommodation and food services (57), Retail trade (48), Professional, scientific, and technical services (43). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 37408?
In ZIP code 37408, 71.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.1% 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 37408?
In ZIP code 37408, approximately 28.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 71.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37408?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37408 is 11.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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