Zip code 37407: Chattanooga, Tennessee

Q: What city is zip code 37407?

37407 is assigned to Chattanooga, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 37407 in?

37407 is in Hamilton County, Tennessee.

Q: What is the population of 37407?

About 9,156 people live in 37407, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 37407?

The median household income in 37407 is $35,845.

Q: What zip codes are near 37407?

The closest zip codes to 37407 are 37410, 37404, 37408, 37409, 37401.

Residential delivery areaHamilton CountyEastern Time

Population

9,156

Median household income

$36K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$99K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$942/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

26.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

3.4 sq mi

2,693 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 37407

37407 is an urban zip code in Chattanooga, Tennessee (Hamilton County), covering 3.4 sq mi of land. About 9,156 people live here, or 2,693 per square mile. The median resident is 26.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $35,845 a year, about 44% of the national median of $80,734. 45.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $98,900, or 2.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 42% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $942 a month.

8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 18.4 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in cleaning and personal care; construction and repair; and production and manufacturing. 32% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 37407 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate45.4%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · TN 13.8%5th of 600 in TN
Uninsured rate32.5%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · TN 10%7th of 607 in TN
Residents under 1838.1%
99th
U.S. 22% · TN 22.2%5th of 608 in TN
Unemployment rate9%
91st
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · TN 4.7%67th of 607 in TN
Diversity index67
88th
U.S. 61.4 · TN 46.411th of 608 in TN
Housing vacancy15.7%
88th
U.S. 10.1% · TN 10.2%186th of 602 in TN
Foreign-born residents27%
84th
U.S. 14.1% · TN 6.1%3rd of 608 in TN
Population density2,693/sq mi
64th
U.S. 95/sq mi · TN 171/sq mi32nd of 608 in TN
Veterans6.3%
57th
U.S. 6.2% · TN 7.3%385th of 607 in TN
Income inequality (Gini)0.442
57th
U.S. 0.483 · TN 0.476254th of 600 in TN
Rent-burdened renters51.2%
52nd
U.S. 51.1% · TN 48.8%181st of 584 in TN
Median gross rent$942
17th
U.S. $1,413 · TN $1,189233rd of 515 in TN
Population9,156
14th
U.S. 334,922,499 · TN 7,066,383218th of 608 in TN
Work from home6%
12th
U.S. 15.1% · TN 12.9%420th of 608 in TN
Homeownership rate42.3%
11th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · TN 66.9%573rd of 600 in TN
Average commute18.4 min
7th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · TN 25.7 min566th of 597 in TN
Broadband access79.4%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · TN 89.2%491st of 600 in TN
Self-employed workers4.9%
4th
U.S. 10% · TN 9.8%532nd of 607 in TN
Residents 65 and older8.1%
3rd
U.S. 17.2% · TN 17.1%581st of 608 in TN
Median earnings per worker$30,221
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · TN $45,229573rd of 606 in TN
Median household income$35,845
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · TN $69,595565th of 590 in TN
Median home value$98,900
2nd
U.S. $332,700 · TN $286,700568th of 590 in TN
Median age26.4
2nd
U.S. 38.9 · TN 38.9593rd of 608 in TN
Healthcare workers3.8%
2nd
U.S. 9.7% · TN 9.6%548th of 607 in TN
Per capita income$15,455
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · TN $39,437596th of 608 in TN
Bachelor's degree or higher7.8%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · TN 31.1%576th of 604 in TN
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · TN 2.8%521st of 607 in TN
Government workers4.8%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · TN 13.7%583rd of 607 in TN

Measure	37407	Hamilton	TN	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in TN
Poverty rateWeakness	45.4%	13.1%	13.8%	12.5%	99th	5th of 600
Uninsured rateWeakness	32.5%	9.7%	10%	8.4%	99th	7th of 607
Residents under 18	38.1%	21.1%	22.2%	22%	99th	5th of 608
Unemployment rateWeakness	9%	4.4%	4.7%	5.2%	91st	67th of 607
Diversity index	67	49.6	46.4	61.4	88th	11th of 608
Housing vacancy	15.7%	8.2%	10.2%	10.1%	88th	186th of 602
Foreign-born residents	27%	6.6%	6.1%	14.1%	84th	3rd of 608
Population density	2,693/sq mi	694/sq mi	171/sq mi	95/sq mi	64th	32nd of 608
Veterans	6.3%	6.7%	7.3%	6.2%	57th	385th of 607
Income inequality (Gini)	0.442	0.485	0.476	0.483	57th	254th of 600
Rent-burdened renters	51.2%	45.2%	48.8%	51.1%	52nd	181st of 584
Median gross rent	$942	$1,253	$1,189	$1,413	17th	233rd of 515
Population	9,156	376,192	7,066,383	334,922,499	14th	218th of 608
Work from home	6%	14.3%	12.9%	15.1%	12th	420th of 608
Homeownership rateWeakness	42.3%	63.9%	66.9%	65.2%	11th	573rd of 600
Average commuteStrength	18.4 min	22.1 min	25.7 min	26.4 min	7th	566th of 597
Broadband accessWeakness	79.4%	91.5%	89.2%	91%	4th	491st of 600
Self-employed workers	4.9%	9.3%	9.8%	10%	4th	532nd of 607
Residents 65 and older	8.1%	18.4%	17.1%	17.2%	3rd	581st of 608
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$30,221	$48,303	$45,229	$49,666	3rd	573rd of 606
Median household incomeWeakness	$35,845	$76,183	$69,595	$80,734	2nd	565th of 590
Median home value	$98,900	$312,800	$286,700	$332,700	2nd	568th of 590
Median age	26.4	39.5	38.9	38.9	2nd	593rd of 608
Healthcare workers	3.8%	10.5%	9.6%	9.7%	2nd	548th of 607
Per capita incomeWeakness	$15,455	$45,341	$39,437	$44,673	1st	596th of 608
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	7.8%	37.5%	31.1%	35.7%	1st	576th of 604
Tech workers	0%	3.1%	2.8%	3.8%	1st	521st of 607
Government workers	4.8%	11.6%	13.7%	14.5%	1st	583rd 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

12%

Under 5

26%

5–17

10%

18–24

11%

25–34

13%

35–44

45–54

11%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

26.4

Under 18

38.1%

65 and over

8.1%

Race and ethnicity

White29%
Black22%
Hispanic45%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.7%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

27%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

50.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

68%

Spanish

30%

Other Indo-European

0.5%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 2,864
Average household size: 3.2
Family households: 61.3%
Married couples: 32%
Living alone: 29.6%
Veterans (of adults): 6.3%
Male / female: 52% / 48%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

32%

$25–50k

35%

$50–75k

16%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

0.2%

$200k+

0.6%

Median household income

37407

$35,845

Hamilton Co.

$76,183

Tennessee

$69,595

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$15,455

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

45.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

0.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.442

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

37407

$98,900

Hamilton Co.

$312,800

Tennessee

$286,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

37407

$942

Hamilton Co.

$1,253

Tennessee

$1,189

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

78%

2–4 units

12%

5–19 units

20+ units

0.5%

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 3,399
Owner-occupied: 42.3%
Vacant: 15.7%
Median year built: 1955
Median rooms: 5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 51.2%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 34.6%
Home value to income: 2.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

72%

Carpooled

17%

Transit

Walked

0.9%

Bicycle

0.5%

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

52%

20–29

22%

30–44

17%

45–59

0.8%

60+

0.8%

Average commute

18.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

60.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Cleaning and personal care

17%

Construction and repair

14%

Production

14%

Transportation and moving

14%

Office and admin

11%

Sales

Food service

Management

Education

Healthcare

Legal and social services

Farming, fishing and forestry

Business and finance

0.8%

Police and fire

0.7%

Arts, media and sports

0.4%

Engineering and science

0.2%

Computer and math

Industries

Manufacturing

21%

Construction

13%

Admin, support and management

11%

Restaurants and hotels

11%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Retail

Health care and social assistance

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Professional and technical services

Education

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Public administration

0.8%

Wholesale

0.8%

Information

0.4%

Median earnings per worker

$30,221

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

4.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

4.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	37407	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$42,708	$74,888
Service	$20,521	$26,804
Sales and office	$22,059	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$40,461	$49,199
Production and transportation	$30,873	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

43%

High school

34%

Some college

12%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 56.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 3.2%
Households with broadband: 79.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 59%
No internet access: 13.7%
Without health insurance: 32.5%
Limited-English households: 17.8%

Geography

City (USPS): Chattanooga
State: Tennessee
County: Hamilton County
Center point: 35.0019° N, 85.2897° W
Land area: 3.4 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

Chattanooga100% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 37407

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
37410	Chattanooga, TN	1.4 mi	4,129	$28,708	$153,400
37404	Chattanooga, TN	2 mi	14,737	$56,637	$255,400
37408	Chattanooga, TN	2.3 mi	3,502	$81,250	$468,200
37409	Chattanooga, TN	2.7 mi	3,357	$74,754	$267,400
37401	Chattanooga, TN · PO box	3.2 mi	—	—	—
37403	Chattanooga, TN	3.2 mi	6,413	$81,136	$525,200
37414	Chattanooga, TN · PO box	3.2 mi	—	—	—
37422	Chattanooga, TN · PO box	3.2 mi	—	—	—
37424	Chattanooga, TN · PO box	3.2 mi	—	—	—
30741	Rossville, GA	3.4 mi	30,041	$58,834	$172,700
37402	Chattanooga, TN	3.4 mi	3,953	$24,214	$268,800
37350	Lookout Mountain, TN	3.5 mi	2,111	$201,000	$855,300

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Questions about 37407

What city is zip code 37407?

37407 is assigned to Chattanooga, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 37407 in?

37407 is in Hamilton County, Tennessee.

What is the population of 37407?

About 9,156 people live in 37407, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 37407 in?

37407 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 37407?

The median household income in 37407 is $35,845.

What zip codes are near 37407?

The closest zip codes to 37407 are 37410, 37404, 37408, 37409, 37401.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 37407, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.