ZIP Code 37409 Demographics & Data

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Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 37409

The ZIP Code 37409 is associated with the city of Chattanooga in Tennessee in Hamilton County in the U.S. An estimated 3% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $53,929. The median age in 37409 is estimated to at 36.5 years, and about 17.5% of residents are aged 62 years and older. In this Tennessee region, an estimated 48.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $31,511. The current population estimate is 2,722.

Population in 37409

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 37409 is 2,722.

Chattanooga, TN

The 37409 ZIP Code is associated with Chattanooga, TN in Hamilton County.

Area Codes associated with 37409

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 37409 include 423.

Sunrise / Sunset in 37409

Sunrise: 7:34 am
Sunset: 5:29 pm
Sunrise in 37409 7:34 am
Sunrise in 37409 5:29 pm

Weather forecast for 37409

Today's forecast for 37409: Sunny, with a high near 46. Northwest wind around 0 mph.

Current air quality in 37409

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 37409 Fair

Internet in 37409

An estimated 89.9% of households in ZIP Code 37409 have a computer, while about 82.3% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 37409

Males comprise about 51.8% of the overall population in ZIP Code 37409, while females account for approximately 48.2%.

Health Insurance in 37409

Approximately 12.0% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 37409 (Chattanooga, TN) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 37409

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 37409, 93.5% is one race, while 6.5% are two or more races. Approximately 5.9% of 37409 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 37409 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (81.4%), followed by Black or African American (17.8%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 37409. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 37409

Industry Percent
White 81.4%
Black or African American 17.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.9%
Asian 4.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 1.4%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Income in ZIP Code 37409

The median household income in ZIP Code 37409 is $53,929, while the region's mean household income is $69,732. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $31,511. The per capita income in ZIP Code 37409 of $31,511 is approximately 5.53% more than the per capita income in Tennessee overall of $29,859. An estimated 3.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 68.42% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 22.9% of the population in 37409 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 18.1% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 0.0% of 37409 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 37409. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 37409

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 0.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 2.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 11.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 11.7%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 18.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 22.9%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 10.1%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 14.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 7.3%
$200,000 or more per year 0.8%

Education levels in ZIP Code 37409

In ZIP Code 37409, 89.6% of the population graduated high school, while 48.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 14.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 21.5% in this Hamilton County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 37409

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 1.2%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 9.2%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 21.5%
Some college, no degree 14.8%
Associate's degree 4.9%
Bachelor's degree 34.3%
Graduate or professional degree 14.1%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 37409. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 37409

Residents of ZIP Code 37409 are younger than average. The median age of 36.5 years in ZIP Code 37409 is approximately 4.2% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 81.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 17.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 21.1% of the population in 37409 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 17.6% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.1% of 37409 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 37409. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 37409

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 8.7%
5 to 9 years 3.1%
10 to 14 years 4.3%
15 to 19 years 2.1%
20 to 24 years 6.4%
25 to 34 years 21.1%
35 to 44 years 17.6%
45 to 54 years 14.9%
55 to 59 years 2.3%
60 to 64 years 3.8%
65 to 74 years 10.7%
75 to 84 years 2.9%
85 years and over 2.1%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 37409

In ZIP Code 37409, 91.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 4.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.9% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Hamilton County region.

Language Spoken in 37409

Language Spoken Percent
English only 91.5%
Spanish 4.6%
Other Indo-European languages 3.9%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.0%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 37409. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 37409

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 37409, an estimated 59.6% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 12.4% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Hamilton County region.

Age of Housing in 37409

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.4%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 1.7%
Built between 1990 and 1999 1.0%
Built between 1980 and 1989 3.0%
Built between 1970 and 1979 6.1%
Built between 1960 and 1969 4.9%
Built between 1950 and 1959 12.4%
Built between 1940 and 1949 9.8%
Built in 1939 or earlier 59.6%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 37409. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 37409

In 37409, 67.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 18.2 minutes. Approximately 20.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 37409 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.5% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 37409 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 37409. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 37409

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.0%
Construction 4.3%
Manufacturing 9.7%
Wholesale trade 2.1%
Retail trade 7.6%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 5.9%
Information 3.4%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 13.1%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 15.5%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 20.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 10.2%
Other services, except public administration 5.6%
Public administration 1.9%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 37409 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 37409. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 37409

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 37409 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 37409 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 88% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 37409 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 37409

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 88%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 37409. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 37409. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 37409

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 37409 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 37409 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.07 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 23.06% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 23.07% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 37409. This visualizes electricity rates in 37409 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 37409

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 37409 10.13¢/kWh 10.27¢/kWh 6.4¢/kWh
Tennessee 12.61¢/kWh 12.32¢/kWh 6.51¢/kWh
United States 16.83¢/kWh 13.47¢/kWh 8.51¢/kWh

Solar Power in 37409

Month ZIP Code 37409 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.16 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.38 3 6.31
Mar 5.02 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.49 5.13 7.3
May 5.48 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.87 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.5 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.53 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.63 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.48 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.64 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.68 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 37409. This visualizes solar power levels in 37409 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 37409 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 37409, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 37409 in the past 12 months. Mortgage received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Hamilton County region was problem with a credit reporting company's investigation.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 37409. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 37409

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or credit repair services 5
Mortgage 1
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 37409

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 4
Incorrect information on your report 1
Struggling to pay mortgage 1
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 37409. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.