ZIP Code 37412 in Chattanooga, TN

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Chattanooga, Tennessee
City Alias:East Ridge
County:Hamilton County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:10:49:37 PM
Population:21,881 [See All]
Area Code:423
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:35.0027, -85.2238
Land Area:8.659 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 37412 has 21,881 residents and 9,424 households (average 2.31 persons per household). The median age is 38.5 years, about the same as the state (39.1) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.0% male and 52.0% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (68.7%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (13.3%, slightly lower than the state average of 15.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.0%, which is higher than the state average (6.9%).

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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:21,881Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:21,840Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:22,728Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:2,527.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:$56,600Source: Census ACS
Households:9,424Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$182,600Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.31Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.36Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--20,94821,02921,13721,24721,43821,31421,18521,12821,20921,22021,93721,84021,840
Decennial Census20,951------------------21,881------
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: 38.5

Male Median Age: 36.8

Female Median Age: 40.2

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male651663687585678883833731591643642694588553452297188151
Female650604639515691959850741664657709719758619564377290365
Total1,3011,2671,3261,1001,3691,8421,6831,4721,2551,3001,3511,4131,3461,1721,016674478516
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:15,03765.52%
Black:2,91612.71%
Hispanic:*2,83512.35%
Asian:4001.74%
American Indian:1600.70%
Hawaiian:40.02%
Other:1,5996.97%
Total:22,951100%
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:10,51048.03%36.8 years
Females:11,37151.97%40.2 years
Total:21,881100%38.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:19,46489.12%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:3291.51%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:7373.37%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:1,3109.37%
Total Population:21,840100%
Total Native Population:19,79390.63%
Total Foreign-born Population:2,0479.37%
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 $56,600, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $16,852 (42.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $9,006. Family households earn a median of $69,545 versus $36,502 for nonfamily households (a difference of $33,043). By gender, male median income is $52,461 and female is $40,189, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $12,272 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 68.1%, which is higher than the state rate (62.1%). The unemployment rate is 5.8%, which is well above the state rate (4.7%). The largest occupation group is Management (29.6%).

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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$39,748$39,226$38,998$39,515$39,051$39,642$41,888$44,742$47,594$48,304$50,226$53,409$56,600
Median Family Income$51,208$49,702$50,706$50,239$49,600$50,965$55,368$58,273$58,053$59,797$61,009$64,929$69,545
Median NonFamily Income$29,646$27,663$26,466$26,423$26,243$27,181$28,589$30,159$31,257$34,239$33,229$36,968$36,502
Median Male Income$36,670$35,670$36,118$35,541$32,466$32,280$34,794$35,288$35,174$37,348$42,567$47,825$52,461
Median Female Income$31,437$31,390$31,716$31,464$31,004$31,342$35,208$35,151$34,301$33,537$35,570$39,140$40,189
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:11,58264.16%
Unemployed:7153.96%
Not In Labor Force:5,75431.88%
Total:18,051100%
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:3,42829.60%
Service:2,77823.99%
Sales and Office:2,66723.03%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:8507.34%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,85916.05%
Total Civilian Employed Population:11,582100%
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 $182,600, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $60,900 (50.04%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $51,700. The median gross rent is $1,120, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $402 (55.99%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $272. Of occupied housing, owners make up 58.08% (69.50% with a mortgage, 30.50% free-and-clear) and renters 41.92% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 7.93%, 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$121,700$117,900$117,000$116,700$114,000$116,300$119,500$126,200$130,900$133,800$142,400$164,300$182,600
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:741.86%
$500 to $999:1,28732.36%
$1,000 to $1,499:1,75944.23%
$1,500 to $1,999:54713.75%
$2,000 to $2,499:1002.51%
$2,500 to $2,999:1233.09%
$3,000 or more:100.25%
No Rent:771.94%
Total:3,977100%
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$718$735$761$766$755$769$810$828$848$911$924$1,035$1,120
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):3,83040.37%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1,68117.72%
Renter Occupied:3,97741.92%
Total Occupied Housing Units:9,488100%

Occupied Housing Units:9,48892.07%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):8177.93%
Total Housing Units:10,305100%
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:7,53173.08%
Multi-Family Units:2,65125.73%
Other Units:1231.19%
Total Housing Units:10,305100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 23.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 85.60%, which is generally lower than the state rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 14.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 11.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 2.20 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.90 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (41.25%). College enrollment is 20.22%, 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 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:1,0266.46%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1,2637.95%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):4,46528.11%
Some college, no degree:4,07925.68%
Associate's degree:1,3708.63%
Bachelor's degree:2,45115.43%
Graduate or professional degree:1,2287.73%
Total:15,882100%
High school or higher:13,59385.59%
Bachelor's degree or higher:3,67923.16%
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:13,35554.54%
Public Insurance:7,95332.48%
No Insurance:3,17812.98%
Total:24,486100%
Has Health Insurance:21,30887.02%
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 Poverty8.9%9.2%9.7%10.5%9.1%8.9%8.4%10.3%8.2%7.5%9.9%11.6%11.1%
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:2024.62%
Kindergarten:3157.21%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1,80241.25%
High school (grades 9-12):1,16626.69%
College or graduate school:88320.22%
Total:4,368100%
Early Childhood:51711.84%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):3,28375.16%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 37412 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 455 business establishments, employing about 6,491 people with an annual payroll of $243,866,000. USPS data shows 9,839 residential mailboxes and 698 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:9,839Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:698Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:11,503Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:8,068Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:1,444Source: USPS
# of Businesses:455Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$58,462,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$243,866,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:6,491Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 37412 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 3.84% of whom live in ZIP Code 37412. It covers 8.659 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:569,333Source: Census
MSA:Chattanooga, TN-GA MSASource: Census
Land Area:8.659 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


37414 | | 37411

Schools in ZIP Code 37412


ZIP Code 37412 is in the Hamilton County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 4 public schools and 2 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.

East Ridge Elementary 1014 John Ross Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37412
District: Hamilton County School District
East Ridge High School 4320 Bennett Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37412
District: Hamilton County School District
East Ridge Middle School 4400 Bennett Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37412
District: Hamilton County School District
Spring Creek Elementary 1100 Spring Creek Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37412
District: Hamilton County School District
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School 505 S Moore Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37412
District: Private School
Belvoir Christian Academy 800 Belvoir Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37412
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 37412


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
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
Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga 2 4180 South Creek Road
Chattanooga, TN 37406-1021
Type: Post Secondary
Chattanooga State Community College 4501 Amnicola Hwy
Chattanooga, TN 37406-1097
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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