37302 ZIP Code — Apison, TN
Hamilton County, Tennessee
ZIP code 37302 is located in Apison, Tennessee, within Hamilton County. It covers approximately 17.26 square miles and serves a population of 5,239 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 423.
About ZIP code 37302
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $356,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
The gap between median ($83,819) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
5,239
population
17.26
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
37302 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 37302
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37302. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Apison | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
37363 Ooltewah (7.4 mi)
37421 Chattanooga (7.6 mi)
37311 Cleveland (7.8 mi)
37353 Mc Donald (7.8 mi)
30710 Cohutta (8.3 mi)
30755 Tunnel Hill (11 mi)
37416 Chattanooga (11.1 mi)
30736 Ringgold (11.4 mi)
37412 Chattanooga (11.6 mi)
37411 Chattanooga (11.9 mi)
37323 Cleveland (12.4 mi)
37406 Chattanooga (13.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 5,239 |
| Population density | 304 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 47 |
| County FIPS | 065 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 17.26 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.0206 |
| Longitude | -85.0205 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 423 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.7% | 44.3% | 45.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 22.5% | 30.0% | 30.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.8% | 19.5% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 17.0% | 6.2% | 5.1% |
Demographics & statistics
5,239
Population
304
People per sq mi
44.5
Median age
$83,819
Median household income
$49,355
Per capita income
$356,800
Median home value
$1,012
Median monthly rent
71.6%
Home ownership
15.5%
Poverty rate
1.5%
Unemployment
1,529
Housing units
37.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
154
Under 5
178
131
5–9
151
158
10–14
181
120
15–19
138
192
20–24
221
162
25–34
187
358
35–44
412
507
45–54
582
207
55–59
238
157
60–64
181
207
65–74
237
63
75–84
72
21
85+
24
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,101 | 21.0% |
| 18 and over | 4,138 | 79.0% |
| 65 and over | 624 | 11.9% |
| Median age | 44.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
87.2%
Asian
4.5%
Two or more races
4%
Black or African American
2.5%
Hispanic or Latino
1%
Other race
0.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,615 | 87.2% |
| Asian | 239 | 4.5% |
| Two or more races | 213 | 4% |
| Black or African American | 133 | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 | 1% |
| Other race | 39 | 0.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.7% | 44.3% | 45.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 22.5% | 30.0% | 30.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.8% | 19.5% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 17.0% | 6.2% | 5.1% |
Under $10k
7.8%
$10k–$15k
6.0%
$15k–$25k
4.1%
$25k–$35k
3.2%
$35k–$50k
16.3%
$50k–$75k
8.9%
$75k–$100k
10.8%
$100k–$150k
15.7%
$150k–$200k
6.8%
$200k+
20.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 8.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.8% |
| $200k+ | 20.3% |
| Median income | $83,819 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.5%
$50k–$100k
10.6%
$100k–$150k
2.8%
$150k–$200k
4.1%
$200k–$300k
18.4%
$300k–$500k
34.0%
$500k–$1M
26.6%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $356,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,012 |
| Owner occupied | 71.6% |
| Renter occupied | 28.4% |
| Vacant | 6.5% |
| Single-family detached | 78.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 8.5% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.81 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 20.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 24.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 26.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.1% |
| 3 or more | 40.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 23.9% |
| Electricity | 71.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,341 | 68.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 44 | 2.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 201 | 10.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 359 | 18.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 656 | 33.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 455 | 23.4% |
| Average household size | 2.69 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.1% | 19.1% |
| Married | 66.2% | 64.4% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 11.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.8%
Some HS, no diploma
5.0%
HS graduate
14.5%
Some college, no degree
27.6%
Associate's degree
13.0%
Bachelor's degree
25.5%
Graduate / professional
11.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 37.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 131 | 10.1% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 527 | 40.6% |
| High school | 156 | 12.0% |
| College / grad school | 483 | 37.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
18.1%
Finance & real estate
17.6%
Education & healthcare
16.1%
Retail trade
12.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.4%
Other services
6.7%
Professional & management
6.4%
Wholesale trade
5.6%
Transportation & utilities
4.8%
Construction
2.2%
Public administration
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 47.1% |
| Service | 17.0% |
| Sales & office | 21.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.5% |
| Production & transportation | 10.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.2% |
| Government | 5.8% |
| Self-employed | 15.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.0% |
| Carpool | 13.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 12.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.2 |
Poverty
All people
15.5%
Under 18 years
22.6%
18 and over
13.6%
Married-couple families
9.5%
Female-led households
21.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.3% |
| Retirement income | 17.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 6.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.7% |
| High blood pressure | 34.3% |
| High cholesterol | 35.6% |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart disease | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 25.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.1% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.0% |
| Binge drinking | 15.3% |
| No physical activity | 20.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.3% |
| Depression | 25.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.2% |
| Poor mental health | 15.8% |
| Poor physical health | 10.0% |
| No health insurance | 13.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.4% |
| Visited dentist | 65.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.0% |
| Teeth loss | 12.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 204 | 4.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.0% |
| Under 18 | 5.4% |
| 18–64 years | 11.5% |
| 65 and over | 26.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.8% |
| Public insurance | 29.2% |
| No insurance | 5.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 4,907 | 93.7% |
| Spanish | 106 | 2.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 45 | 0.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 61 | 1.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 5,027 | 96.0% |
| Born in same state | 5,009 | 95.6% |
| Born in different state | 2,715 | 51.8% |
| Foreign born | 18 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 212 | 4.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 124 | 58.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 850 | 16.2% |
| French | 795 | 15.2% |
| Italian | 322 | 6.1% |
| Polish | 127 | 2.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 34 | 0.6% |
| Dutch | 13 | 0.2% |
| German | 11 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.1% |
| Internet access | 94.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37302
What city is ZIP code 37302 in?
ZIP code 37302 is primarily assigned to Apison, Tennessee.
What county is ZIP code 37302 in?
ZIP code 37302 falls within Hamilton County, Tennessee.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37302?
16% of residents in ZIP code 37302 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 37302?
The median home value in ZIP code 37302 is $356,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 37302?
ZIP code 37302 has an estimated population of 5,239 residents, with a density of 304 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 37302?
The median household income in ZIP code 37302 is $83,819, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 37302 in?
ZIP code 37302 observes the EST timezone.