37419 ZIP Code — Chattanooga, TN

Hamilton County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37419 is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, within Hamilton County. It covers approximately 49.00 square miles and serves a population of 6,092 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 423.

About ZIP code 37419

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 $279,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($76,431) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 42% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 37419 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,092

population

49.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

37419 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37419

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37419. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Chattanooga	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37396 Whiteside (1.3 mi) 37409 Chattanooga (5.3 mi) 37350 Lookout Mountain (5.4 mi) 37340 Guild (5.7 mi) 37405 Chattanooga (5.7 mi) 37402 Chattanooga (6.1 mi) 37450 Chattanooga (6.4 mi) 37408 Chattanooga (6.6 mi) 37410 Chattanooga (7 mi) 37403 Chattanooga (7.3 mi) 37407 Chattanooga (8.2 mi) 30750 Lookout Mountain (8.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,092
Population density	124 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	49.00 sq mi
Water area	5.06 sq mi
Latitude	35.0522
Longitude	-85.4218
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	42.5%	44.3%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	24.6%	30.0%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	21.8%	19.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	11.1%	6.2%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

6,092

Population

124

People per sq mi

42.8

Median age

$76,431

Median household income

$47,698

Per capita income

$279,800

Median home value

$965

Median monthly rent

80.8%

Home ownership

10.0%

Poverty rate

1.0%

Unemployment

2,335

Housing units

42.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

216

Under 5

220

211

5–9

214

145

10–14

147

15–19

20–24

572

25–34

583

298

35–44

303

314

45–54

319

140

55–59

143

224

60–64

228

465

65–74

473

226

75–84

230

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,285	21.1%
18 and over	4,807	78.9%
65 and over	1,516	24.9%
Median age	42.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.9%

Black or African American 5.6%

Two or more races 4.6%

Asian 3.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Other race 1.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	5,154	82.9%
Black or African American	347	5.6%
Two or more races	287	4.6%
Asian	216	3.5%
Hispanic or Latino	124	2%
Other race	74	1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	14	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.5%	44.3%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	24.6%	30.0%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	21.8%	19.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	11.1%	6.2%	5.1%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 9.4%

$25k–$35k 9.2%

$35k–$50k 13.8%

$50k–$75k 8.5%

$75k–$100k 8.4%

$100k–$150k 19.8%

$150k–$200k 9.8%

$200k+ 13.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	9.4%
$25k–$35k	9.2%
$35k–$50k	13.8%
$50k–$75k	8.5%
$75k–$100k	8.4%
$100k–$150k	19.8%
$150k–$200k	9.8%
$200k+	13.8%
Median income	$76,431

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.9%

$50k–$100k 6.3%

$100k–$150k 12.6%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k–$300k 31.4%

$300k–$500k 19.2%

$500k–$1M 18.8%

$1M+ 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$279,800
Median rent / month	$965
Owner occupied	80.8%
Renter occupied	19.2%
Vacant	7.6%
Single-family detached	83.8%
Large apartment buildings	2.4%
Mobile homes	3.2%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.0%
2000–2009	25.1%
1990–1999	5.3%
1980–1989	9.6%
1970–1979	8.6%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	23.9%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	3.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.3%
2 bedrooms	23.6%
3 bedrooms	54.3%
4 bedrooms	19.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	30.0%
2 vehicles	45.6%
3 or more	20.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.3%
Electricity	72.2%
Propane / LP gas	2.2%
Fuel oil	0.6%
Wood	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,505	57.4%
Cohabiting couple	58	2.2%
Male householder, no spouse	324	12.4%
Female householder, no spouse	734	28.0%
Households with children under 18	801	30.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,023	39.0%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.9%	12.0%
Married	70.5%	60.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.8%
Widowed	2.7%	16.6%
Divorced	8.9%	10.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 6.8%

HS graduate 21.0%

Some college, no degree 23.5%

Associate's degree 5.8%

Bachelor's degree 28.0%

Graduate / professional 14.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.5%
Bachelor's or higher	42.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	215	16.2%
Kindergarten	13	1.0%
Elementary school	680	51.1%
High school	167	12.5%
College / grad school	256	19.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.5%

Finance & real estate 15.3%

Professional & management 12.9%

Manufacturing 12.5%

Transportation & utilities 9.0%

Other services 8.2%

Retail trade 7.0%

Public administration 5.7%

Construction 5.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.8%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.0%
Service	16.1%
Sales & office	31.0%
Natural resources & construction	3.3%
Production & transportation	9.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.8%
Government	10.1%
Self-employed	6.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.9%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	12.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.3

Poverty

All people 10.0%

Under 18 years 7.1%

18 and over 10.8%

Married-couple families 4.9%

Female-led households 17.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.5%
Retirement income	23.6%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.5%
High blood pressure	39.2%
High cholesterol	39.1%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	30.6%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	26.2%
Fair or poor health	16.4%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	14.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.8%
Visited dentist	61.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	15.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	454	9.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.9%
Under 18	6.5%
18–64 years	9.6%
65 and over	45.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.0%
Public insurance	34.9%
No insurance	5.0%
Uninsured under 19	2.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,656	92.8%
Spanish	21	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	21	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,870	96.4%
Born in same state	5,804	95.3%
Born in different state	3,444	56.5%
Foreign born	66	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	222	3.6%
Not a US citizen	153	68.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	931	15.3%
Italian	789	13%
Arab	702	11.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	102	1.7%
Polish	14	0.2%
Dutch	14	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.0%
Internet access	95.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37419

What city is ZIP code 37419 in?

ZIP code 37419 is primarily assigned to Chattanooga, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37419 in?

ZIP code 37419 falls within Hamilton County, Tennessee.

Is ZIP code 37419 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 37419 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 37419 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 37419 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 37419 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 37419 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 37419?

ZIP code 37419 has an estimated population of 6,092 residents, with a density of 124 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 37419 in?

ZIP code 37419 observes the EST timezone.