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Household size in ZIP 37406
| Period | ZIP 37406 | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.41 | 2.48 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.48 | 2.53 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.33 | 2.50 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.58 | 2.50 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.16 | +0.02 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 37406 average 2.58 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.41, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the center.
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 37406
| Period | ZIP 37406 | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.9 | 39.6 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.4 | 40.5 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.6 | 41.3 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.0 | 41.2 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.9 | +1.6 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 36.0, ZIP 37406 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults and children. The median age has edged down from 36.9 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the southeast.
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 37406
| Period | ZIP 37406 | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.8% | 11.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.3% | 11.2% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 19.8% | 9.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.9% | 11.1% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −7.9 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 37406: 19.9% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 7.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 18 have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 37406
Renters in ZIP 37406
| Period | ZIP 37406 | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 51.9% | 30.9% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 50.9% | 32.2% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.2% | 32.9% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 51.5% | 31.8% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | +1.0 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 37406 rent: 51.5% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 49.7% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Only 28 of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
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 37406
| Period | ZIP 37406 | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.4% | 11.3% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.9% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.9% | 11.6% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.8% | 9.9% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in ZIP 37406 than nationally: 12.8%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has fallen 1.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 37406
| Period | ZIP 37406 | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1977 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1978 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1980 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1983 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +6 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 37406 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1969, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the center. Of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 24 have older homes.
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 37406
| Period | ZIP 37406 | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $525 | $731 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $645 | $803 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $733 | $876 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,020 | $1,184 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$495 | +$454 | +$526 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 37406 runs $1,020 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $495 a month from 2006–10, a 94% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 31.2% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the northeast.
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 37406
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 37406
| Period | ZIP 37406 | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 22.9% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 24.3% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.3% | 27.2% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.8% | 31.6% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.3 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 37406: 21.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 11.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the south.
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 37406
| Period | ZIP 37406 | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.4% | 82.5% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.0% | 84.9% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.6% | 87.4% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.0% | 89.5% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +14.7 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 37406 is close to the national rate: 88.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 14.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 37406
| Period | ZIP 37406 | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.5% | 9.1% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 18.8% | 9.3% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 4.7% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −12.7 pts | −4.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 37406 runs well above the national rate: 7.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only 29 of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 12.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 37406 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 37406 | 2.58 | 36.0 | 19.9% | 51.5% | 12.8% | 1969 | $1,020 | 21.8% | 88.0% | 7.9% |
| ZIP 37411 | 2.35 | 39.7 | 12.6% | 38.1% | 8.8% | 1956 | $1,082 | 30.1% | 91.9% | 7.3% |
| ZIP 37404 | 3.11 | 31.7 | 20.1% | 55.1% | 15.3% | 1951 | $1,131 | 27.9% | 79.2% | 8.3% |
| ZIP 37351 | 2.01 | 34.0 | 2.9% | 40.1% | 15.8% | 1952 | $1,374 | 47.9% | 98.5% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 37403 | 1.62 | 25.9 | 3.3% | 73.9% | 19.5% | 1971 | $1,333 | 54.9% | 95.9% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 37408 | 2.11 | 35.0 | 9.9% | 72.5% | 22.5% | 2000 | $1,303 | 49.4% | 90.1% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 37405 | 2.12 | 37.1 | 7.3% | 50.1% | 12.7% | 1979 | $1,482 | 54.6% | 94.5% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 37402 | 1.50 | 44.8 | 11.4% | 91.9% | 19.5% | 1976 | $837 | 34.7% | 87.4% | 7.0% |
| ZIP 37415 | 2.14 | 38.1 | 11.4% | 43.1% | 7.4% | 1974 | $1,364 | 42.8% | 94.3% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 37416 | 2.27 | 39.3 | 9.1% | 39.5% | 6.5% | 1977 | $1,119 | 32.6% | 93.8% | 6.9% |
| ZIP 37412 | 2.39 | 39.3 | 12.4% | 41.8% | 9.2% | 1965 | $1,224 | 24.7% | 85.0% | 4.7% |
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 37406. 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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