Zip code 37302: Apison, Tennessee
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 37302
37302 is a small-town zip code in Apison, Tennessee (Hamilton County), covering 17 sq mi of land. About 5,082 people live here, or 294 per square mile. The median resident is 45.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $128,885 a year, 60% above the national median of $80,734. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $419,800, or 3.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 77% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $879 a month.
39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 25.6 minutes each way, and 16% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; office and administrative support; and construction and repair. 17% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 37302 compares
- 94thU.S. 10% · TN 9.8%67th of 607 in TN
- Median household income$128,88589thStrengthU.S. $80,734 · TN $69,59517th of 590 in TN
- Median earnings per worker$73,25489thStrengthU.S. $49,666 · TN $45,22915th of 606 in TN
- Per capita income$62,78887thStrengthU.S. $44,673 · TN $39,43729th of 608 in TN
- Median age45.587thU.S. 38.9 · TN 38.9190th of 608 in TN
- Broadband access95.6%81stStrengthU.S. 91% · TN 89.2%40th of 600 in TN
- 73rdU.S. 0.483 · TN 0.476158th of 600 in TN
- Homeownership rate76.6%70thU.S. 65.2% · TN 66.9%325th of 600 in TN
- Median home value$419,80065thU.S. $332,700 · TN $286,70050th of 590 in TN
- Work from home15.7%64thU.S. 15.1% · TN 12.9%102nd of 608 in TN
- 63rdU.S. 35.7% · TN 31.1%80th of 604 in TN
- Housing vacancy7.1%54thU.S. 10.1% · TN 10.2%462nd of 602 in TN
- Poverty rate11.3%52ndU.S. 12.5% · TN 13.8%378th of 600 in TN
- Tech workers2.8%48thU.S. 3.8% · TN 2.8%157th of 607 in TN
- Average commute25.6 min47thU.S. 26.4 min · TN 25.7 min374th of 597 in TN
- Veterans5.3%43rdU.S. 6.2% · TN 7.3%462nd of 607 in TN
- 28thU.S. 14.1% · TN 6.1%130th of 608 in TN
- Residents under 1819.5%28thU.S. 22% · TN 22.2%372nd of 608 in TN
- Diversity index32.126thU.S. 61.4 · TN 46.4187th of 608 in TN
- Government workers10.9%26thU.S. 14.5% · TN 13.7%453rd of 607 in TN
- Population density294/sq mi25thU.S. 95/sq mi · TN 171/sq mi164th of 608 in TN
- 25thU.S. 9.7% · TN 9.6%403rd of 607 in TN
- Uninsured rate4.2%24thU.S. 8.4% · TN 10%544th of 607 in TN
- 16thU.S. 17.2% · TN 17.1%547th of 608 in TN
- 12thU.S. $1,413 · TN $1,189285th of 515 in TN
- Population5,0828thU.S. 334,922,499 · TN 7,066,383301st of 608 in TN
- 3rdStrengthU.S. 51.1% · TN 48.8%453rd of 584 in TN
- 2ndStrengthU.S. 5.2% · TN 4.7%533rd of 607 in TN
| Measure | 37302 | Hamilton | TN | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in TN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed workers | 16.9% | 9.3% | 9.8% | 10% | 67th of 607 | |
| Median household incomeStrength | $128,885 | $76,183 | $69,595 | $80,734 | 17th of 590 | |
| Median earnings per workerStrength | $73,254 | $48,303 | $45,229 | $49,666 | 15th of 606 | |
| Per capita incomeStrength | $62,788 | $45,341 | $39,437 | $44,673 | 29th of 608 | |
| Median age | 45.5 | 39.5 | 38.9 | 38.9 | 190th of 608 | |
| Broadband accessStrength | 95.6% | 91.5% | 89.2% | 91% | 40th of 600 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.465 | 0.485 | 0.476 | 0.483 | 158th of 600 | |
| Homeownership rate | 76.6% | 63.9% | 66.9% | 65.2% | 325th of 600 | |
| Median home value | $419,800 | $312,800 | $286,700 | $332,700 | 50th of 590 | |
| Work from home | 15.7% | 14.3% | 12.9% | 15.1% | 102nd of 608 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.6% | 37.5% | 31.1% | 35.7% | 80th of 604 | |
| Housing vacancy | 7.1% | 8.2% | 10.2% | 10.1% | 462nd of 602 | |
| Poverty rate | 11.3% | 13.1% | 13.8% | 12.5% | 378th of 600 | |
| Tech workers | 2.8% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 3.8% | 157th of 607 | |
| Average commute | 25.6 min | 22.1 min | 25.7 min | 26.4 min | 374th of 597 | |
| Veterans | 5.3% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 6.2% | 462nd of 607 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 4.8% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 14.1% | 130th of 608 | |
| Residents under 18 | 19.5% | 21.1% | 22.2% | 22% | 372nd of 608 | |
| Diversity index | 32.1 | 49.6 | 46.4 | 61.4 | 187th of 608 | |
| Government workers | 10.9% | 11.6% | 13.7% | 14.5% | 453rd of 607 | |
| Population density | 294/sq mi | 694/sq mi | 171/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 164th of 608 | |
| Healthcare workers | 7.8% | 10.5% | 9.6% | 9.7% | 403rd of 607 | |
| Uninsured rate | 4.2% | 9.7% | 10% | 8.4% | 544th of 607 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 11.8% | 18.4% | 17.1% | 17.2% | 547th of 608 | |
| Median gross rent | $879 | $1,253 | $1,189 | $1,413 | 285th of 515 | |
| Population | 5,082 | 376,192 | 7,066,383 | 334,922,499 | 301st of 608 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 27% | 45.2% | 48.8% | 51.1% | 453rd of 584 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 1% | 4.4% | 4.7% | 5.2% | 533rd of 607 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White82%
- Black5%
- Hispanic3%
- Asian5%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other1%
- Multiracial4%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 1,930
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Family households
- 80.6%
- Married couples
- 69.3%
- Living alone
- 13.8%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 5.3%
- Male / female
- 50% / 50%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 2,077
- Owner-occupied
- 76.6%
- Vacant
- 7.1%
- Median year built
- 2000
- Median rooms
- 6.8
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 27%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 7.1%
- Home value to income
- 3.3× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 37302 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $93,958 | $74,888 |
| Service | $31,440 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $48,602 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $83,038 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $19,831 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 95.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.6%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 16.6%
- Households with broadband
- 95.6%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 89.3%
- No internet access
- 1.9%
- Without health insurance
- 4.2%
- Limited-English households
- 1.4%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Apison
- State
- Tennessee
- County
- Hamilton County
- Center point
- 35.0157° N, 85.0217° W
- Land area
- 17 sq mi
- Water area
- under 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Apison (unincorporated)86% of zip
- Collegedale10% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 37302
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37315 | Collegedale, TN | 2.8 mi | — |
| 30726 | Graysville, GA | 7.3 mi | — |
| 37363 | Ooltewah, TN | 7.5 mi | $97,399 |
| 37421 | Chattanooga, TN | 7.5 mi | $82,517 |
| 37353 | Mc Donald, TN | 7.7 mi | $74,252 |
| 30710 | Cohutta, GA | 7.9 mi | $78,819 |
| 30756 | Varnell, GA | 8.4 mi | — |
| 37311 | Cleveland, TN | 8.4 mi | $47,153 |
| 37416 | Chattanooga, TN | 9.6 mi | $70,705 |
| 30736 | Ringgold, GA | 10 mi | $83,821 |
| 30755 | Tunnel Hill, GA | 10 mi | $74,167 |
| 37412 | Chattanooga, TN | 12 mi | $62,508 |
Zip codes like 37302 elsewhere
Questions about 37302
What city is zip code 37302?
37302 is assigned to Apison, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 37302 in?
37302 is in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
What is the population of 37302?
About 5,082 people live in 37302, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 37302 in?
37302 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 37302?
The median household income in 37302 is $128,885.
What zip codes are near 37302?
The closest zip codes to 37302 are 37315, 30726, 37363, 37421, 37353.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 37302, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.