ZIP Code 37416
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Chattanooga · Hamilton County · Tennessee
- Population
- 14,486
- Median income
- $70,705
- Median home value
- $253,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 34.2%
- Land area
- 29.4 sq mi
492/sq mi
▼ 7% vs US
higher than 48% of US ZIPs
▼ 9% vs US
higher than 58% of US ZIPs
Median age 39
New York
ZIP code 37416 in Chattanooga, Tennessee has a population of 14,486. The median household income is $70,705, which is 7% below the national average. Median home value is $253,100, 9% below the US average. 34.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 37416 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 29.4 square miles in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee. The area is home to 14,486 residents, producing a population density of 492 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 37416 against Tennessee and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37416 sits at $70,705 (6% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $39,118. The poverty rate stands at 12.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $253,100 (2% above the state average) with median rent at $1,119 per month, and 60.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37416 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hamilton County, so you can benchmark 37416 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 37416
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37416.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
69 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
44 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
40 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
36 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
34 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 37416, 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
14,486
Population
29.4
Area (sq mi)
492
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37416?
39.0
Median Age
47.3%
Male
52.7%
Female
7.6%
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?
$70,705
Median Household Income
+6% vs state
$39,118
Per Capita Income
12.7%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
20.1 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
6,522
Total Housing Units
6,135
Occupied Units
387
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$253,100
Median Home Value
+2% vs state
$1,119
Median Rent
1975
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
+4.2%
YoY Change (2024)
299
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+199%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 37416 have increased 4.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +199% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.7% | 182 |
| 2021 | +15.2% | 210 |
| 2022 | +18.4% | 248 |
| 2023 | +15.5% | 287 |
| 2024 | +4.2% | 299 |
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 415 business establishments in ZIP 37416, employing approximately 16,162 people with a combined annual payroll of $952,709,000.
415
Businesses
16,162
Employees
$952.7M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 69 | 16.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 44 | 10.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 40 | 9.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 36 | 8.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 34 | 8.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 34 | 8.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 33 | 8.0% |
| Construction | 23 | 5.5% |
| Manufacturing | 23 | 5.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 23 | 5.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 22 | 5.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 3.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.2% |
| Information | 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 37416 vs 37351 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37351 | Lupton City, TN | 390 | 4.8 mi |
| 37343 | Hixson, TN | 40,042 | 4.8 mi |
| 37406 | Chattanooga, TN | 14,627 | 4.5 mi |
| 37421 | Chattanooga, TN | 46,228 | 5.4 mi |
| 37363 | Ooltewah, TN | 32,244 | 6.4 mi |
| 37411 | Chattanooga, TN | 17,587 | 5.9 mi |
| 37415 | Chattanooga, TN | 23,873 | 6.1 mi |
| 37412 | Chattanooga, TN | 20,951 | 7.9 mi |
| 30726 | Graysville, GA | 56 | 9.1 mi |
| 37404 | Chattanooga, TN | 13,327 | 7.6 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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