ZIP Code 37416 in Chattanooga, TN

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Chattanooga, Tennessee
County:Hamilton County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:10:49:41 PM
Population:14,844 [See All]
Area Code:423
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:35.1099, -85.1843
Land Area:20.544 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 37416 has 14,844 residents and 6,388 households (average 2.32 persons per household). The median age is 42.1 years, older than the state (39.1) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.6% male and 53.4% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (47.2%, much lower than the state average of 72.2% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (43.3%, much higher than the state average of 15.8% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (15.8%) and national averages (12.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:14,844Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:14,089Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:16,594Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:722.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:$65,083Source: Census ACS
Households:6,388Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$229,600Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.32Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.38Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--14,13414,69415,24215,08114,81514,49015,51815,36415,23915,30714,74213,82314,089
Decennial Census14,486------------------14,844------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 42.1

Male Median Age: 40

Female Median Age: 44

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male364407431446432507476402393430448480516421333221116100
Female337347405440517541485474478497551569604589437274196180
Total7017548368869491,0489618768719279991,0491,1201,010770495312280
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:7,01147.83%
Black:6,43043.87%
Hispanic:*6874.69%
Asian:1731.18%
American Indian:550.38%
Hawaiian:90.06%
Other:2921.99%
Total:14,657100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:6,92346.64%40.0 years
Females:7,92153.36%44.0 years
Total:14,844100%42.1 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:12,78590.74%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:1320.94%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:8365.93%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:3368.32%
Total Population:14,089100%
Total Native Population:12,91791.68%
Total Foreign-born Population:1,1728.32%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $65,083, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $22,516 (52.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $16,017. Family households earn a median of $78,039 versus $50,156 for nonfamily households (a difference of $27,883). By gender, male median income is $50,727 and female is $43,841, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $6,886 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 70.7%, which is considerably higher than the state rate (62.1%). The unemployment rate is 6.1%, which is well above the state rate (4.7%). The largest occupation group is Management (32.9%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$42,567$42,226$41,298$42,710$41,054$42,124$46,020$45,284$49,066$49,279$52,354$58,170$65,083
Median Family Income$54,290$53,964$54,268$54,718$52,619$57,328$59,673$61,569$62,283$63,542$64,960$71,042$78,039
Median NonFamily Income$24,964$27,455$28,831$29,103$29,314$29,283$30,179$28,298$30,063$29,643$29,902$37,103$50,156
Median Male Income$38,885$41,211$40,742$37,946$32,412$35,188$32,356$37,316$39,329$40,593$39,870$45,714$50,727
Median Female Income$29,253$30,076$30,623$34,190$34,787$35,365$34,653$33,969$33,114$33,734$34,606$38,907$43,841
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:7,90365.82%
Unemployed:5174.31%
Not In Labor Force:3,58729.87%
Total:12,007100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:2,60432.95%
Service:1,40917.83%
Sales and Office:1,93724.51%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:5306.71%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,42318.01%
Total Civilian Employed Population:7,903100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $229,600, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $99,000 (75.80%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $89,600. The median gross rent is $1,086, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is up $330 (43.65%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $165. Of occupied housing, owners make up 56.56% (61.94% with a mortgage, 38.06% free-and-clear) and renters 43.44% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 6.00%, which is far lower than the state rate (10.56%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$130,600$124,700$127,500$130,500$129,200$136,900$138,400$136,100$140,000$149,000$152,000$186,700$229,600
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:802.97%
$500 to $999:1,01237.56%
$1,000 to $1,499:1,21345.03%
$1,500 to $1,999:28210.47%
$2,000 to $2,499:200.74%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:451.67%
No Rent:421.56%
Total:2,694100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$756$781$803$797$782$769$807$823$921$912$910$982$1,086
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):2,17335.04%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1,33521.53%
Renter Occupied:2,69443.44%
Total Occupied Housing Units:6,202100%

Occupied Housing Units:6,20294.00%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):3966.00%
Total Housing Units:6,598100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:4,56069.11%
Multi-Family Units:1,97829.98%
Other Units:600.91%
Total Housing Units:6,598100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 34.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is on par with the state rate (30.40%). High school or higher is 93.60%, which is well above the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 11.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 6.40%, which is generally lower than the state rate (9.90%), down 1.20 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.90 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (41.53%). College enrollment is 29.33%, which is on par with the state rate (24.10%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:2882.75%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:3823.64%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):2,59124.70%
Some college, no degree:2,92327.87%
Associate's degree:7206.86%
Bachelor's degree:2,62225.00%
Graduate or professional degree:9639.18%
Total:10,489100%
High school or higher:9,81993.61%
Bachelor's degree or higher:3,58534.18%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:9,37459.49%
Public Insurance:4,71829.94%
No Insurance:1,66610.57%
Total:15,758100%
Has Health Insurance:14,09289.43%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty7.6%9.8%13.3%10.6%10.8%10.4%9.9%7.2%5.5%5.3%4.8%4.9%6.4%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:1307.89%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):68441.53%
High school (grades 9-12):35021.25%
College or graduate school:48329.33%
Total:1,647100%
Early Childhood:1307.89%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):1,03462.78%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 37416 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 415 business establishments, employing about 16,162 people with an annual payroll of $952,709,000. USPS data shows 7,153 residential mailboxes and 553 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:7,153Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:553Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:9,539Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:5,690Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:899Source: USPS
# of Businesses:415Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$218,263,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$952,709,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:16,162Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 37416 is located in Hamilton County, Tennessee, within the Chattanooga, TN-GA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 16860) and Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 569,333 people, about 2.61% of whom live in ZIP Code 37416. It covers 20.544 sq mi of land and a water area of 3.03 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Chattanooga, TN-GASource: Census
CBSA Number:16860Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:569,333Source: Census
MSA:Chattanooga, TN-GA MSASource: Census
Land Area:20.544 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:3.03 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:03Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:4570.32 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:4714000Source: Census
Place Name:Chattanooga city; TennesseeSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


37419 | | 37415

Schools in ZIP Code 37416


ZIP Code 37416 is in the Hamilton County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Harrison Elementary 8098 Ferdinand Piech Way
Chattanooga, TN 37416
District: Hamilton County School District
Lakeside Academy 4850 Jersey Pike
Chattanooga, TN 37416
District: Hamilton County School District
Bethel Christian Academy 3001 Hamill Rd
Hixson, TN 37343
District: Private SchoolNearby
Silverdale Baptist Academy 7236 Bonny Oaks Dr
Chattanooga, TN 37421
District: Private SchoolNearby
Hickory Valley Christian School 6605 Shallowford Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37421
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 37416


Chattanooga State Community College 4501 Amnicola Hwy
Chattanooga, TN 37406-1097
Type: Post Secondary
Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga 2 4180 South Creek Road
Chattanooga, TN 37406-1021
Type: Post Secondary
Chattanooga College Medical Dental And Technical Careers 248 Northgate Mall Drive
Chattanooga, TN 37415
Type: Post Secondary
Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga 6397 Lee Highway, Suite 100
Chattanooga, TN 37421
Type: Post Secondary
Academy Of Allied Health Careers 5600 Brainerd Road C-3
Chattanooga, TN 37411-5336
Type: Post Secondary
Richmont Graduate University 1815 Mccallie Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37404
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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