37311 ZIP Code — Cleveland, TN

Bradley County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37311 is located in Cleveland, Tennessee, within Bradley County. It covers approximately 50.10 square miles and serves a population of 28,995 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 423.

About ZIP code 37311

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $182,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 47%.

Median household income is $45,589. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 37311 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

28,995

population

50.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

37311 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37311

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37311. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cleveland	Acceptable
Cleveland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37353 Mc Donald (4 mi) 37323 Cleveland (5.3 mi) 37302 Apison (7.8 mi) 37363 Ooltewah (9.1 mi) 37312 Cleveland (9.6 mi) 30710 Cohutta (10.5 mi) 37341 Harrison (12.8 mi) 37361 Ocoee (13 mi) 37310 Charleston (14.2 mi) 37421 Chattanooga (14.3 mi) 37336 Georgetown (14.3 mi) 30711 Crandall (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	28,995
Population density	579 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	50.10 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	35.0929
Longitude	-84.9155
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	61.9%	48.4%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	31.1%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	9.4%	17.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.8%	3.0%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

28,995

Population

579

People per sq mi

34.3

Median age

$45,589

Median household income

$23,888

Per capita income

$182,700

Median home value

$845

Median monthly rent

46.8%

Home ownership

19.9%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

6,559

Housing units

18.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

810

Under 5

881

831

5–9

903

744

10–14

808

1,161

15–19

1,261

1,433

20–24

1,558

2,108

25–34

2,292

1,858

35–44

2,019

1,347

45–54

1,465

908

55–59

987

825

60–64

897

1,070

65–74

1,164

510

75–84

555

288

85+

313

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,762	19.9%
18 and over	23,233	80.1%
65 and over	3,899	13.4%
Median age	34.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75%

Black or African American 9.8%

Hispanic or Latino 5.8%

Two or more races 4.4%

Other race 4.3%

Asian 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	23,101	75%
Black or African American	3,021	9.8%
Hispanic or Latino	1,786	5.8%
Two or more races	1,340	4.4%
Other race	1,326	4.3%
Asian	160	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	47	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.9%	48.4%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	31.1%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	9.4%	17.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.8%	3.0%	5.1%

Under $10k 6.1%

$10k–$15k 8.4%

$15k–$25k 11.8%

$25k–$35k 15.3%

$35k–$50k 11.8%

$50k–$75k 16.6%

$75k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 12.5%

$150k–$200k 1.9%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.1%
$10k–$15k	8.4%
$15k–$25k	11.8%
$25k–$35k	15.3%
$35k–$50k	11.8%
$50k–$75k	16.6%
$75k–$100k	13.1%
$100k–$150k	12.5%
$150k–$200k	1.9%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$45,589

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.7%

$50k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 22.2%

$150k–$200k 19.4%

$200k–$300k 20.8%

$300k–$500k 16.9%

$500k–$1M 4.6%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$182,700
Median rent / month	$845
Owner occupied	46.8%
Renter occupied	53.2%
Vacant	11.5%
Single-family detached	57.8%
Large apartment buildings	5.3%
Mobile homes	9.5%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	8.1%
2000–2009	8.6%
1990–1999	15.0%
1980–1989	13.9%
1970–1979	16.3%
1960–1969	11.2%
1950–1959	11.3%
1940–1949	6.1%
1939 or earlier	9.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.8%
1 bedroom	11.8%
2 bedrooms	37.5%
3 bedrooms	36.8%
4 bedrooms	9.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.0%
1 vehicle	36.7%
2 vehicles	34.2%
3 or more	21.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.7%
Electricity	81.1%
Propane / LP gas	2.3%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	0.7%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,027	36.7%
Cohabiting couple	907	8.3%
Male householder, no spouse	2,452	22.3%
Female householder, no spouse	3,585	32.7%
Households with children under 18	3,073	28.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,125	28.5%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.1%	31.7%
Married	39.5%	34.7%
Separated	1.8%	4.0%
Widowed	2.8%	10.6%
Divorced	13.9%	19.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.6%

Some HS, no diploma 9.6%

HS graduate 33.7%

Some college, no degree 23.9%

Associate's degree 7.8%

Bachelor's degree 11.9%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.8%
Bachelor's or higher	18.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	371	4.6%
Kindergarten	241	3.0%
Elementary school	2,617	32.3%
High school	1,145	14.1%
College / grad school	3,736	46.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.8%

Education & healthcare 21.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.6%

Retail trade 11.0%

Professional & management 7.8%

Other services 6.6%

Construction 5.2%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Public administration 1.9%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Information 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.4%
Service	22.9%
Sales & office	17.7%
Natural resources & construction	6.1%
Production & transportation	24.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.8%
Government	7.4%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.3%
Carpool	14.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.0%
Work from home	3.9%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.7

Poverty

All people 19.9%

Under 18 years 26.9%

18 and over 17.9%

Married-couple families 5.9%

Female-led households 34.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.7%
Retirement income	19.6%
Supplemental Security	8.9%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.5%
High blood pressure	35.4%
High cholesterol	31.9%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.2%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	31.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	29.3%
Fair or poor health	19.8%
Poor mental health	20.0%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	20.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	47.7%
Cholesterol screening	85.7%
Teeth loss	21.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,307	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.7%
Under 18	7.2%
18–64 years	17.8%
65 and over	47.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.7%
Public insurance	43.2%
No insurance	13.3%
Uninsured under 19	5.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	27,304	94.2%
Spanish	1,282	4.7%
Other Indo-European	1,105	4.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	74	0.3%
Other languages	29	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	27,245	94.0%
Born in same state	26,698	92.1%
Born in different state	15,835	54.6%
Foreign born	547	1.9%
Naturalized citizen	1,750	6.0%
Not a US citizen	611	34.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	3,344	11.5%
Italian	3,081	10.6%
Arab	2,427	8.4%
English	213	0.7%
Polish	123	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	102	0.4%
German	98	0.3%
Norwegian	35	0.1%
Irish	18	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.8%
Internet access	92.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37311

What city is ZIP code 37311 in?

ZIP code 37311 is primarily assigned to Cleveland, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37311 in?

ZIP code 37311 falls within Bradley County, Tennessee.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37311?

20% of residents in ZIP code 37311 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 37311?

The median home value in ZIP code 37311 is $182,700.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 37311?

The median household income in ZIP code 37311 is $45,589, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 37311?

ZIP code 37311 has an estimated population of 28,995 residents, with a density of 579 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 37311 in?

ZIP code 37311 observes the EST timezone.