ZIP Code 37363 in Ooltewah, TN

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Ooltewah, Tennessee
City Alias:College Dale
County:Hamilton County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:9:00:33 PM
Population:41,120 [See All]
Area Code:423
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:35.1184, -85.0742
Land Area:60.121 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 37363 has 41,120 residents and 15,416 households (average 2.63 persons per household). The median age is 41.4 years, slightly older than the state (39.1) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.7% male and 51.3% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (80.0%, much higher than the state average of 72.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:41,120Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:42,093Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:49,567Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:684.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:$97,399Source: Census ACS
Households:15,416Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$376,800Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.63Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.68Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--30,74131,66833,07535,20936,44237,99539,16540,04139,94141,50339,40040,19540,83042,093
Decennial Census32,244------------------41,120--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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


Median Age: 41.4

Male Median Age: 40.5

Female Median Age: 42.3

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1,1051,3121,4051,3261,0971,0511,2791,2791,3201,3631,4451,3051,1831,177973692367338
Female1,0841,3261,3051,2501,1311,1271,2891,3771,3531,4401,3591,4391,3721,3681,043750503587
Total2,1892,6382,7102,5762,2282,1782,5682,6562,6732,8032,8042,7442,5552,5452,0161,442870925
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:32,87779.72%
Black:2,8716.96%
Hispanic:*3,0247.33%
Asian:1,1182.71%
American Indian:1030.25%
Hawaiian:260.06%
Other:1,2212.96%
Total:41,240100%
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:20,01748.68%40.5 years
Females:21,10351.32%42.3 years
Total:41,120100%41.4 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:38,58291.66%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:6041.43%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1,3353.17%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:1,5726.91%
Total Population:42,093100%
Total Native Population:39,18693.09%
Total Foreign-born Population:2,9076.91%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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 2024, the Median household income is $97,399, which is considerably higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $31,870 (48.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $19,484. Family households earn a median of $114,385 versus $48,980 for nonfamily households (a difference of $65,405). By gender, male median income is $71,280 and female is $60,193, which is far above the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $11,087 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 63.1%, which is about the same as the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is generally lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (48.8%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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 Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$65,529$64,562$66,641$72,111$72,969$75,535$76,558$76,602$77,915$75,799$83,515$91,350$94,873$97,399
Median Family Income$74,958$73,775$74,872$78,972$81,102$87,147$90,430$92,486$92,839$92,643$98,791$106,750$111,992$114,385
Median NonFamily Income$33,379$32,179$34,805$33,550$34,005$38,212$38,878$41,027$44,006$46,819$50,848$45,417$46,433$48,980
Median Male Income$52,825$52,701$54,428$54,762$54,748$56,500$59,482$59,403$61,929$61,190$61,425$66,311$70,378$71,280
Median Female Income$35,144$36,229$39,394$41,440$40,831$42,070$41,630$44,916$46,584$49,719$50,282$56,575$56,552$60,193
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:20,96460.93%
Unemployed:7362.14%
Not In Labor Force:12,70836.93%
Total:34,408100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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:10,22348.76%
Service:2,39211.41%
Sales and Office:3,94918.84%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1,4727.02%
Production, transportation, and material moving:2,92813.97%
Total Civilian Employed Population:20,964100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $376,800, which is considerably higher than the national median ($332,700), is up $186,500 (98.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $139,500. The median gross rent is $1,630, which is considerably higher than the national median ($1,413), is up $837 (105.55%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $584. Of occupied housing, owners make up 75.16% (60.63% with a mortgage, 39.37% free-and-clear) and renters 24.84% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 5.85%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$190,300$194,100$192,300$202,200$209,300$206,000$210,600$223,000$237,300$251,600$273,500$318,500$349,600$376,800
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:882.17%
$500 to $999:49812.25%
$1,000 to $1,499:88321.73%
$1,500 to $1,999:1,27731.42%
$2,000 to $2,499:58814.47%
$2,500 to $2,999:50.12%
$3,000 or more:2656.52%
No Rent:46011.32%
Total:4,064100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$793$800$799$814$794$905$944$1,021$1,046$1,096$1,234$1,400$1,495$1,630
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):7,45445.57%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):4,84129.59%
Renter Occupied:4,06424.84%
Total Occupied Housing Units:16,359100%

Occupied Housing Units:16,35994.15%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1,0175.85%
Total Housing Units:17,376100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:13,62678.42%
Multi-Family Units:2,56914.78%
Other Units:1,1816.80%
Total Housing Units:17,376100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 44.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 94.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 5.30%, which is falls below the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 3.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), down 1.90 percentage points since 2011. 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 (43.62%). College enrollment is 20.25%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:6722.15%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:9322.98%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):6,44220.63%
Some college, no degree:6,22919.94%
Associate's degree:3,17910.18%
Bachelor's degree:8,57227.45%
Graduate or professional degree:5,20516.67%
Total:31,231100%
High school or higher:29,62794.86%
Bachelor's degree or higher:13,77744.11%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:33,17169.03%
Public Insurance:12,66826.36%
No Insurance:2,2134.61%
Total:48,052100%
Has Health Insurance:45,83995.39%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty6.9%7.4%6.8%6.4%6.4%4.4%4.0%3.8%5.0%4.3%4.2%4.0%5.0%3.9%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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:5566.19%
Kindergarten:5526.15%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):3,91543.62%
High school (grades 9-12):2,13523.79%
College or graduate school:1,81820.25%
Total:8,976100%
Early Childhood:1,10812.34%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):6,60273.55%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 37363 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 661 business establishments, employing about 10,435 people with an annual payroll of $413,942,000. USPS data shows 18,847 residential mailboxes and 606 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:18,847Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:606Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:19,748Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:15,098Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:858Source: USPS
# of Businesses:661Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$101,547,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$413,942,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:10,435Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 37363 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 528,143 people, about 7.79% of whom live in ZIP Code 37363. It covers 60.121 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.604 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Chattanooga, TN-GASource: Census
CBSA Number:16860Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:528,143Source: Census
MSA:Chattanooga, TN-GA MSASource: Census
Land Area:60.121 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.604 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:4755900Source: Census
Place Name:Ooltewah CDP; TennesseeSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


37364 | | 37362

Schools in ZIP Code 37363


ZIP Code 37363 is in the Hamilton County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 8 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.

Snow Hill Elementary School 9042 Career Ln
Ooltewah, TN 37363
District: Hamilton County School District
Hunter Middle School 6810 Lebron Sterchi Dr
Ooltewah, TN 37363
District: Hamilton County School District
Ooltewah Elementary School 8890 Snowy Owl Rd
Ooltewah, TN 37363
District: Hamilton County School District
Ooltewah High School 6123 Mountain View Rd
Ooltewah, TN 37363
District: Hamilton County School District
Ooltewah Middle School 5100 Ooltewah Ringgold Rd
Ooltewah, TN 37363
District: Hamilton County School District
Wolftever Creek Elementary School 5080 Ooltewah Ringold Rd
Ooltewah, TN 37363
District: Hamilton County School District
Wallace A. Smith Elementary School 6930 Lebron Sterchi Dr
Ooltewah, TN 37363
District: Hamilton County School District
East Hamilton High School 2015 Ooltewah-Ringgold Rd
Ooltewah, TN 37363
District: Hamilton County School District
Collegedale Academy-Elementary 4820 University Dr
Collegedale, TN 37315
District: Private SchoolNearby
Collegedale Academy 4855 College Dr E
Collegedale, TN 37315
District: Private SchoolNearby
Silverdale Baptist Academy 7236 Bonny Oaks Dr
Chattanooga, TN 37421
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 37363


Southern Adventist University 4881 Taylor Cir
Collegedale, TN 37315-0370
Type: Post Secondary
Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga 6397 Lee Highway, Suite 100
Chattanooga, TN 37421
Type: Post Secondary
Chattanooga State Community College 4501 Amnicola Hwy
Chattanooga, TN 37406-1097
Type: Post Secondary
Chattanooga College Medical Dental And & Technical Careers 248 Northgate Mall Drive
Chattanooga, TN 37415
Type: Post Secondary
Academy Of Allied Health Careers 5600 Brainerd Road C-3
Chattanooga, TN 37411-5336
Type: Post Secondary
Lee University 1120 N Ocoee St
Cleveland, TN 37311
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 February 1, 2026.

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