Chattanooga, TN — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 37402 serves a portion of Chattanooga, Tennessee, within Hamilton County. This community is home to approximately 57,184 residents, with a median age of 29.3 years. The median household income of $61,638 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $295,862 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 71% owner-occupied and 29% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Chattanooga is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 100 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 63% and an unemployment rate of 8.7%, 37402 reflects the economic character of Hamilton County in Tennessee.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 57,184 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 18,928 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $61,638 | ↓ 9% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $295,862 | ↓ 2% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 100 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 8.7% | ↑ 123% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 27.2% | ↑ 139% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 63% | ↑ 80% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 29.3 yrs | ↓ 24% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 71% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 29% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 24,017 | — |