ZIP Code 37404 in Chattanooga, TN

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Chattanooga, Tennessee
County:Hamilton County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:9:01:00 PM
Population:13,106 [See All]
Area Code:423
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:35.0242, -85.2720
Land Area:5.182 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 37404 has 13,106 residents and 4,841 households (average 2.62 persons per household). The median age is 33.6 years, younger than the state (39.1) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.9% male and 51.1% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (43.0%, much higher than the state average of 15.8% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (34.5%, much lower than the state average of 72.2% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.3%, which is much higher than the state average (6.9%), 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 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:13,106Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:14,737Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:14,344Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:2,529.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:$56,637Source: Census ACS
Households:4,841Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$255,400Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.62Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.91Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--12,68512,35811,84811,98211,85611,86811,85712,77212,13612,16813,15213,84813,88314,737
Decennial Census13,327------------------13,106--------
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: 33.6

Male Median Age: 33.2

Female Median Age: 34.1

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male4664554884104815525534604193553403303802942081006549
Female443429474389515603579434401350293338399331267165122169
Total9098849627999961,1551,132894820705633668779625475265187218
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:4,51931.23%
Black:5,64238.99%
Hispanic:*2,66518.42%
Asian:580.40%
American Indian:2631.82%
Hawaiian:60.04%
Other:1,3169.10%
Total:14,469100%
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:6,40548.87%33.2 years
Females:6,70151.13%34.1 years
Total:13,106100%33.6 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:12,85787.24%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:1350.92%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1080.73%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:1,63711.84%
Total Population:14,737100%
Total Native Population:12,99288.16%
Total Foreign-born Population:1,74511.84%
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 $56,637, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $28,318 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $23,166. Family households earn a median of $69,821 versus $36,169 for nonfamily households (a difference of $33,652). By gender, male median income is $48,822 and female is $43,934, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $4,888 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 63.2%, which is roughly equal to the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is about the same as the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (38.3%).

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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$28,319$27,081$27,878$29,224$27,222$28,530$30,270$31,506$33,471$35,435$40,763$50,308$53,585$56,637
Median Family Income$34,490$31,875$31,943$33,977$32,813$38,005$40,462$43,409$44,803$49,438$52,662$57,636$58,542$69,821
Median NonFamily Income$21,882$21,109$21,416$21,293$19,575$20,637$20,102$21,025$23,576$23,388$26,809$30,394$38,354$36,169
Median Male Income$26,316$25,181$27,517$26,797$26,224$30,733$31,514$32,523$34,227$36,165$37,510$44,755$46,273$48,822
Median Female Income$26,190$27,768$27,483$28,476$28,043$28,420$28,416$31,056$31,689$36,897$37,500$39,855$40,990$43,934
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:6,87759.97%
Unemployed:3723.24%
Not In Labor Force:4,21836.78%
Total:11,467100%
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:2,63538.32%
Service:1,21617.68%
Sales and Office:1,09415.91%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:79611.57%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,13616.52%
Total Civilian Employed Population:6,877100%
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 $255,400, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $154,900 (154.13%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $132,300. The median gross rent is $1,094, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $451 (70.14%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $366. Of occupied housing, owners make up 49.95% (58.12% with a mortgage, 41.88% free-and-clear) and renters 50.05% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 16.81%, which is markedly above 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$100,500$98,700$96,100$98,900$99,600$106,200$105,800$121,300$123,100$152,200$172,900$219,000$235,300$255,400
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:1736.84%
$500 to $999:83532.99%
$1,000 to $1,499:63024.89%
$1,500 to $1,999:49119.40%
$2,000 to $2,499:1355.33%
$2,500 to $2,999:391.54%
$3,000 or more:261.03%
No Rent:2027.98%
Total:2,531100%
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$643$669$693$737$726$709$712$729$728$747$839$909$999$1,094
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1,46829.03%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1,05820.92%
Renter Occupied:2,53150.05%
Total Occupied Housing Units:5,057100%

Occupied Housing Units:5,05783.19%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1,02216.81%
Total Housing Units:6,079100%
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:4,61375.88%
Multi-Family Units:1,45623.95%
Other Units:100.16%
Total Housing Units:6,079100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 33.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 85.60%, which is falls below the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 22.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 49.80%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). The share of people in poverty is 15.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), down 10.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 7.00 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (44.58%). College enrollment is 21.33%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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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:7687.95%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:6226.44%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):2,64727.40%
Some college, no degree:1,93920.07%
Associate's degree:4955.12%
Bachelor's degree:1,85119.16%
Graduate or professional degree:1,33713.84%
Total:9,659100%
High school or higher:8,26985.61%
Bachelor's degree or higher:3,18833.01%
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:7,24346.05%
Public Insurance:5,27033.51%
No Insurance:3,21420.44%
Total:15,727100%
Has Health Insurance:12,51379.56%
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 Poverty24.0%28.7%27.7%24.9%26.8%23.9%23.6%23.5%20.7%18.1%17.8%14.1%13.7%15.1%
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:1675.02%
Kindergarten:2457.37%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1,48244.58%
High school (grades 9-12):72121.69%
College or graduate school:70921.33%
Total:3,324100%
Early Childhood:41212.39%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):2,44873.65%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 37404 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 457 business establishments, employing about 11,073 people with an annual payroll of $789,939,000. USPS data shows 5,475 residential mailboxes and 552 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:5,475Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:552Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:7,623Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:4,801Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:231Source: USPS
# of Businesses:457Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$186,467,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$789,939,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:11,073Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 37404 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 2.48% of whom live in ZIP Code 37404. It covers 5.182 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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:5.182 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: 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


37405 | | 37403

Schools in ZIP Code 37404


ZIP Code 37404 is in the Hamilton County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 8 public schools and 3 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Montessori Elementary At Highland Park 700 S. Hawthorne St
Chattanooga, TN 37404
District: Hamilton County School District
Orchard Knob Elementary School 2000 East 3rd St
Chattanooga, TN 37404
District: Hamilton County School District
Orchard Knob Middle School 500 North Highland Park Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37404
District: Hamilton County School District
East Side Elementary School 1603 South Lyerly St
Chattanooga, TN 37404
District: Hamilton County School District
Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy 1802 Bailey Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37404
District: Hamilton County School District
Chattanooga Charter School Of Excellence 2029 East 23rd St
Chattanooga, TN 37404
District: Hamilton County School District
Chattanooga Charter School Of Excellence Middle 1849 Union Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37404
District: Hamilton County School District
Chattanooga Preparatory School 1815 Union Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37404
District: Hamilton County School District
Notre Dame High School 2701 Vermont Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37404
District: Private School
Orange Grove Center 615 Derby St
Chattanooga, TN 37404
District: Private School
Montessori School 300 Montessori Way
Chattanooga, TN 37404
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 37404


Richmont Graduate University 1815 Mccallie Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37404
Type: Post Secondary
The University Of Tennessee-Chattanooga 615 Mccallie Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37403-2598
Type: Post Secondary
Academy Of Allied Health Careers 5600 Brainerd Road C-3
Chattanooga, TN 37411-5336
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
Covenant College 14049 Scenic Highway
Lookout Mountain, GA 30750-4164
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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