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Household size in ZIP 37407
| Period | ZIP 37407 | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.66 | 2.48 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.02 | 2.53 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.05 | 2.50 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.30 | 2.50 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.64 | +0.02 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 37407 are large by national standards, averaging 3.30 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.66, even as the national average fell. No other Tennessee ZIP code with 5,000+ people has larger households.
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 37407
| Period | ZIP 37407 | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.3 | 39.6 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 29.9 | 40.5 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 29.2 | 41.3 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 27.7 | 41.2 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | −4.6 | +1.6 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 27.7, ZIP 37407 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults in their twenties. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 32.3, even as the national median rose. Only three of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are younger.
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 37407
| Period | ZIP 37407 | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.7% | 11.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.4% | 11.2% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 24.3% | 9.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 21.6% | 11.1% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.1 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head more than one in five households in ZIP 37407 (21.6%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 6.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 11 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 37407
Renters in ZIP 37407
| Period | ZIP 37407 | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.2% | 30.9% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 60.3% | 32.2% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 69.3% | 32.9% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 57.2% | 31.8% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 37407: 57.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among owners, 59.5% have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.1 points, mirroring the country. Of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 19 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 37407
| Period | ZIP 37407 | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.9% | 11.3% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.9% | 11.6% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.5% | 9.9% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.4 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
A few more homes sit empty in ZIP 37407 than nationally: 11.5%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 6.4 points, a much bigger shift than 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 37407
| Period | ZIP 37407 | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1945 | 1977 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1950 | 1978 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1950 | 1980 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1954 | 1983 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +6 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 37407 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1954, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the west. Of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only four 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 37407
| Period | ZIP 37407 | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $629 | $731 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $654 | $803 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $709 | $876 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,016 | $1,184 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$387 | +$454 | +$526 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 37407 costs $1,016 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $387 a month from 2006–10, a 62% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 35.7% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the center; the most affordable 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 37407
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 37407
| Period | ZIP 37407 | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 22.9% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 24.3% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 27.2% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.9% | 31.6% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.0 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 37407: 12.9% 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 8.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 17 of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
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 37407
| Period | ZIP 37407 | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 58.6% | 82.5% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 61.8% | 84.9% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 62.1% | 87.4% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 59.3% | 89.5% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
About four in ten adults in ZIP 37407 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 59.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 0.7 points, a smaller shift than nationally. No other Tennessee ZIP code with 5,000+ people has a lower share of high school graduates.
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 37407
| Period | ZIP 37407 | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.8% | 9.1% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 26.9% | 9.3% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.9% | 4.9% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.4% | 4.7% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −13.4 pts | −4.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 37407: 10.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 11 have higher unemployment. Unemployment is down 13.4 points from 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 37407 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 37407 | 3.30 | 27.7 | 21.6% | 57.2% | 11.5% | 1954 | $1,016 | 12.9% | 59.3% | 10.4% |
| ZIP 37410 | 2.42 | 26.7 | 28.8% | 76.2% | 17.3% | 1981 | $759 | 16.7% | 67.8% | 10.8% |
| ZIP 37404 | 3.11 | 31.7 | 20.1% | 55.1% | 15.3% | 1951 | $1,131 | 27.9% | 79.2% | 8.3% |
| ZIP 37408 | 2.11 | 35.0 | 9.9% | 72.5% | 22.5% | 2000 | $1,303 | 49.4% | 90.1% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 37409 | 2.23 | 36.0 | 13.9% | 42.4% | 11.0% | 1941 | $1,456 | 42.1% | 91.0% | 15.2% |
| ZIP 37412 | 2.39 | 39.3 | 12.4% | 41.8% | 9.2% | 1965 | $1,224 | 24.7% | 85.0% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 30741 | 2.48 | 40.6 | 12.6% | 33.9% | 13.5% | 1978 | $1,037 | 18.0% | 85.6% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 37403 | 1.62 | 25.9 | 3.3% | 73.9% | 19.5% | 1971 | $1,333 | 54.9% | 95.9% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 37411 | 2.35 | 39.7 | 12.6% | 38.1% | 8.8% | 1956 | $1,082 | 30.1% | 91.9% | 7.3% |
| ZIP 37402 | 1.50 | 44.8 | 11.4% | 91.9% | 19.5% | 1976 | $837 | 34.7% | 87.4% | 7.0% |
| ZIP 37350 | 2.64 | 48.0 | 0.6% | 6.6% | 6.5% | 1952 | $1,430 | 86.1% | 99.2% | 0.5% |
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 37407. 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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