37353 ZIP Code — Mc Donald, TN

Bradley County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37353 is located in Mc Donald, Tennessee, within Bradley County. It covers approximately 40.46 square miles and serves a population of 4,926 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 423.

About ZIP code 37353

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 $211,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($58,669) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 37% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Overall, ZIP code 37353 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,926

population

40.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

37353 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37353

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37353. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mc Donald	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37311 Cleveland (4 mi) 37363 Ooltewah (5.8 mi) 37302 Apison (7.8 mi) 37323 Cleveland (8.6 mi) 37341 Harrison (8.9 mi) 37312 Cleveland (8.9 mi) 37416 Chattanooga (12 mi) 37336 Georgetown (12.1 mi) 37421 Chattanooga (12.3 mi) 30710 Cohutta (13.3 mi) 37343 Hixson (13.5 mi) 37308 Birchwood (14.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,926
Population density	122 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	40.46 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.1267
Longitude	-84.9722
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	46.7%	48.4%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	28.8%	31.1%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	19.5%	17.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	5.0%	3.0%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

4,926

Population

122

People per sq mi

49.0

Median age

$58,669

Median household income

$35,641

Per capita income

$211,300

Median home value

$921

Median monthly rent

80.8%

Home ownership

14.4%

Poverty rate

5.8%

Unemployment

1,780

Housing units

29.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

176

Under 5

198

5–9

10–14

172

15–19

193

113

20–24

128

291

25–34

327

138

35–44

155

338

45–54

380

211

55–59

237

292

60–64

328

295

65–74

332

107

75–84

121

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	907	18.4%
18 and over	4,019	81.6%
65 and over	955	19.4%
Median age	49.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Black or African American 1.7%

Other race 1.7%

Two or more races 1.6%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	4,645	92.1%
Hispanic or Latino	118	2.3%
Black or African American	87	1.7%
Other race	85	1.7%
Two or more races	83	1.6%
Asian	26	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.7%	48.4%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	28.8%	31.1%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	19.5%	17.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	5.0%	3.0%	5.1%

Under $10k 8.2%

$10k–$15k 7.2%

$15k–$25k 6.3%

$25k–$35k 5.4%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 19.5%

$75k–$100k 8.5%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 7.2%

$200k+ 7.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.2%
$10k–$15k	7.2%
$15k–$25k	6.3%
$25k–$35k	5.4%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	19.5%
$75k–$100k	8.5%
$100k–$150k	18.6%
$150k–$200k	7.2%
$200k+	7.0%
Median income	$58,669

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.7%

$50k–$100k 9.8%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 11.5%

$200k–$300k 18.6%

$300k–$500k 23.3%

$500k–$1M 6.6%

$1M+ 4.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$211,300
Median rent / month	$921
Owner occupied	80.8%
Renter occupied	19.2%
Vacant	8.3%
Single-family detached	74.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.2%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.7%
2000–2009	19.6%
1990–1999	13.5%
1980–1989	16.3%
1970–1979	15.1%
1960–1969	10.0%
1950–1959	5.7%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	8.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.3%
1 bedroom	6.0%
2 bedrooms	19.0%
3 bedrooms	49.1%
4 bedrooms	18.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	20.9%
2 vehicles	30.8%
3 or more	44.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.9%
Electricity	74.8%
Propane / LP gas	7.6%
Fuel oil	3.8%
Wood	8.8%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,335	67.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	244	12.3%
Female householder, no spouse	401	20.3%
Households with children under 18	536	27.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	734	37.1%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.0%	16.8%
Married	67.2%	63.1%
Separated	0.0%	2.0%
Widowed	2.2%	8.9%
Divorced	9.5%	9.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 6.8%

HS graduate 26.5%

Some college, no degree 18.6%

Associate's degree 16.3%

Bachelor's degree 15.8%

Graduate / professional 13.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.4%
Bachelor's or higher	29.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	66	7.9%
Kindergarten	27	3.2%
Elementary school	267	32.1%
High school	281	33.8%
College / grad school	191	23.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.6%

Manufacturing 18.9%

Retail trade 12.1%

Transportation & utilities 11.8%

Construction 11.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Professional & management 5.0%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Other services 3.5%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Public administration 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.4%
Service	9.6%
Sales & office	27.4%
Natural resources & construction	9.6%
Production & transportation	18.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.1%
Government	14.3%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	1.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.6%
Carpool	4.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	13.0%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.8

Poverty

All people 14.4%

Under 18 years 25.0%

18 and over 12.0%

Married-couple families 10.2%

Female-led households 45.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.9%
Retirement income	25.8%
Supplemental Security	7.2%
Cash public assistance	4.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.4%
High blood pressure	37.4%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	30.8%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	26.6%
Fair or poor health	15.6%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	15.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	58.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	14.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	172	4.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.6%
Under 18	7.8%
18–64 years	19.7%
65 and over	35.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.1%
Public insurance	37.4%
No insurance	8.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,552	92.4%
Spanish	1	0.0%
Other Indo-European	1	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,554	92.4%
Born in same state	4,540	92.2%
Born in different state	2,893	58.7%
Foreign born	14	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	372	7.6%
Not a US citizen	314	84.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	838	17%
French	728	14.8%
Italian	194	3.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	60	1.2%
Norwegian	30	0.6%
Polish	23	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.2%
Internet access	90.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37353

What city is ZIP code 37353 in?

ZIP code 37353 is primarily assigned to Mc Donald, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37353 in?

ZIP code 37353 falls within Bradley County, Tennessee.

Is ZIP code 37353 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 37353 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 37353 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 37353 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 37353?

ZIP code 37353 has an estimated population of 4,926 residents, with a density of 122 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 37353?

The median home value in ZIP code 37353 is $211,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 37353 in?

ZIP code 37353 observes the EST timezone.