37396 ZIP Code — Whiteside, TN

Marion County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37396 is located in Whiteside, Tennessee, within Marion County. It covers approximately 4.97 square miles and serves a population of 192 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 423.

192

population

4.97

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

37396 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37396

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37396. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Whiteside	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37419 Chattanooga (1.3 mi) 37409 Chattanooga (4.4 mi) 37350 Lookout Mountain (4.7 mi) 37402 Chattanooga (4.8 mi) 37450 Chattanooga (5.1 mi) 37405 Chattanooga (5.2 mi) 37408 Chattanooga (5.4 mi) 37410 Chattanooga (5.9 mi) 37403 Chattanooga (6 mi) 37340 Guild (6.9 mi) 37407 Chattanooga (7.1 mi) 37404 Chattanooga (7.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	192
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	4.97 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.0537
Longitude	-85.3996
Timezone	Central (CT)
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	26.6%	53.6%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	12.5%	29.0%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	60.9%	15.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

192

Population

People per sq mi

70.3

Median age

Median household income

$29,993

Per capita income

$113,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

119

Housing units

6.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

35–44

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	192	100.0%
65 and over	162	84.4%
Median age	70.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.9%

Two or more races 3.1%

Group	Count	%
White	186	96.9%
Two or more races	6	3.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.6%	53.6%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	12.5%	29.0%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	60.9%	15.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	5.1%

$15k–$25k 28.6%

$25k–$35k 26.4%

$50k–$75k 16.5%

$100k–$150k 28.6%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	28.6%
$25k–$35k	26.4%
$50k–$75k	16.5%
$100k–$150k	28.6%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 34.1%

$100k–$150k 37.4%

$200k–$300k 28.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$113,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	23.5%
Single-family detached	43.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	56.3%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.11

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	45.4%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	19.3%
1970–1979	10.9%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	24.4%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	24.4%
3 bedrooms	63.0%
4 bedrooms	12.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.8%
1 vehicle	19.8%
2 vehicles	28.6%
3 or more	42.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	83.5%
Propane / LP gas	16.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	24	26.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	33	36.3%
Female householder, no spouse	34	37.4%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	91	100.0%
Average household size	2.11

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	0.0%
Married	21.3%	21.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	18.8%	24.1%
Divorced	60.0%	54.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 28.6%

Some HS, no diploma 23.4%

HS graduate 29.2%

Some college, no degree 12.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 6.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	47.9%
Bachelor's or higher	6.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 100.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	100.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	100.0%
Retirement income	87.9%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.6%
High blood pressure	42.4%
High cholesterol	39.7%
Diabetes	14.5%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	33.7%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	11.5%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.0%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	28.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	28.5%
Fair or poor health	20.2%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	17.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	51.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	21.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	26	13.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	49.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	58.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	88.5%
Public insurance	84.4%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	192	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	192	100.0%
Born in same state	192	100.0%
Born in different state	50	26.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
English	83	43.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	6	3.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.4%
Internet access	59.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37396

What city is ZIP code 37396 in?

ZIP code 37396 is primarily assigned to Whiteside, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37396 in?

ZIP code 37396 falls within Marion County, Tennessee.

Does ZIP code 37396 have an older population?

84% of residents in ZIP code 37396 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 37396 have a large retiree population?

100% of households in ZIP code 37396 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 37396?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 37396 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 37396 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 37396 in?

ZIP code 37396 observes the CST timezone.