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Household size in ZIP 37379
| Period | ZIP 37379 | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.52 | 2.48 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.56 | 2.53 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 2.50 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.58 | 2.50 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | +0.02 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 37379 average 2.58 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.52, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the north.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 37379
| Period | ZIP 37379 | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.3 | 39.6 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.7 | 40.5 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.6 | 41.3 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.3 | 41.2 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.0 | +1.6 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 37379 skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.3, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 37379
| Period | ZIP 37379 | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 11.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 11.2% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 9.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 11.1% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 37379: 7.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 1.1 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 37379
Renters in ZIP 37379
| Period | ZIP 37379 | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.0% | 30.9% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.7% | 32.2% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.5% | 32.9% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.9% | 31.8% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 37379 is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 45.7% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 1.1 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 37379
| Period | ZIP 37379 | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 11.3% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.3% | 11.6% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 9.9% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 37379 than nationally: 8.0%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy has edged down 0.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 37379
| Period | ZIP 37379 | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1977 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1978 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1980 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1983 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +6 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 37379 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1993, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1985 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 37379
| Period | ZIP 37379 | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $640 | $731 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $791 | $803 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $807 | $876 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $981 | $1,184 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$342 | +$454 | +$526 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 37379 costs $981 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $342 a month from 2006–10, a 53% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 24.5% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the east and lowest in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 37379
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 37379
| Period | ZIP 37379 | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.2% | 22.9% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.9% | 24.3% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.5% | 27.2% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.9% | 31.6% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.7 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly three in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 37379 (27.9%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 8.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the north.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 37379
| Period | ZIP 37379 | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.2% | 82.5% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.9% | 84.9% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.7% | 87.4% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.2% | 89.5% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in ZIP 37379 have finished high school (91.2%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 7.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 37379
| Period | ZIP 37379 | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 9.1% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 9.3% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 4.9% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 4.7% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −4.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in ZIP 37379 than nationally: unemployment was 3.6%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 4.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 37379 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 37379 | 2.58 | 44.3 | 7.6% | 17.9% | 8.0% | 1993 | $981 | 27.9% | 91.2% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 37341 | 2.66 | 40.4 | 8.2% | 17.8% | 6.3% | 1988 | $1,271 | 29.3% | 94.2% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 37343 | 2.48 | 43.9 | 11.7% | 24.0% | 6.2% | 1984 | $1,353 | 35.6% | 92.4% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 37373 | 2.77 | 45.8 | 5.9% | 14.5% | 10.1% | 1991 | $1,098 | 20.5% | 85.9% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 37308 | 2.59 | 46.3 | 4.1% | 9.3% | 14.0% | 1996 | $740 | 16.7% | 86.2% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 37415 | 2.14 | 38.1 | 11.4% | 43.1% | 7.4% | 1974 | $1,364 | 42.8% | 94.3% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 37351 | 2.01 | 34.0 | 2.9% | 40.1% | 15.8% | 1952 | $1,374 | 47.9% | 98.5% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 37377 | 2.67 | 45.9 | 5.3% | 15.3% | 5.3% | 1982 | $1,753 | 59.6% | 95.7% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 37336 | 2.60 | 47.5 | 7.3% | 13.9% | 6.1% | 1992 | $1,024 | 19.4% | 89.0% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 37353 | 2.53 | 45.0 | 7.2% | 9.7% | 5.7% | 1987 | $1,110 | 29.3% | 90.1% | 8.8% |
| ZIP 37327 | 2.67 | 44.8 | 10.9% | 22.5% | 11.4% | 1992 | $810 | 20.0% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 37379. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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