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Chattanooga, TN · standard

ZIP Code 37419

Hamilton County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,100
53/sq mi
$74,787
Median income
$351,800
Median home value
46.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Chattanooga pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 45%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 26%
home value, US ZIPs
53
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37419 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 37419 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee, home to 6,100 residents across 115.7 square miles, a density of 53 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 37419 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,787 (13% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $51,735. Local economic indicators show a 13.7% poverty rate alongside 8.7% unemployment. Housing costs here run $351,800 for a typical home value (42% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,176 a month; 76.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.7, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 37419, plus 6 more within Hamilton County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 37419

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chattanooga, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37419.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 37419, 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

6,100

Population

115.7

Area (sq mi)

53

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 37419?

52.7

Median Age

53.2%

Male

46.8%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 88.1%
African American 2.8%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

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?

$74,787

Median Household Income

+13% vs state

$51,735

Per Capita Income

13.7%

Poverty Rate

8.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 37419 ranks nationally

Chattanooga, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$74,787 Top 45% higher than 55% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,015

Total Housing Units

2,797

Occupied Units

218

Vacant Units

2.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.5%
Renter 23.5%

$351,800

Median Home Value

+42% vs state

$1,176

Median Rent

1982

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

+2.2%

YoY Change (2024)

323

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+223%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 37419 have increased 2.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +223% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.4% 192
2021 +12.2% 215
2022 +24.8% 268
2023 +17.9% 316
2024 +2.2% 323

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 175 business establishments in ZIP 37419, employing approximately 6,034 people with a combined annual payroll of $314,737,000.

175

Businesses

6,034

Employees

$314.7M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 33 18.9%
Retail trade 29 16.6%
Construction 15 8.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 7.4%
Transportation and warehousing 12 6.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 6.9%
Manufacturing 11 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 6.3%
Health care and social assistance 11 6.3%
Other services (except public administration) 11 6.3%
Wholesale trade 6 3.4%
Finance and insurance 5 2.9%

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 37419 vs 37405 →

ZIP 37419 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37419 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 37419 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 37419 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
37405 Chattanooga, TN 14,597 5.7 mi
37402 Chattanooga, TN 3,917 5.1 mi
37409 Chattanooga, TN 2,851 4.4 mi
37350 Lookout Mountain, TN 1,866 4.5 mi
37408 Chattanooga, TN 1,486 5.7 mi
30750 Lookout Mountain, GA 4,125 6.8 mi
37340 Guild, TN 607 6.5 mi
37403 Chattanooga, TN 5,811 6.5 mi
30757 Wildwood, GA 1,787 6.8 mi
37396 Whiteside, TN 257 5.6 mi

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Related Areas

Hamilton County Chattanooga, TN Tennessee

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 37419 in? ▼
ZIP code 37419 (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 37419? ▼
ZIP code 37419 in Chattanooga, TN has a population of 6,100 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37419? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 37419 is $74,787, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37419? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 37419 is $351,800, which is 26% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37419? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 37419 is White at 88.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37419? ▼
ZIP code 37419 has 175 business establishments employing approximately 6,034 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37419? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37419 are: Accommodation and food services (33), Retail trade (29), Construction (15). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37419? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37419 increased by 2.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 223%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 37419? ▼
In ZIP code 37419, 67.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.0% 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 37419? ▼
In ZIP code 37419, approximately 76.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37419? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37419 is 13.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.