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Chattanooga city, TN

ZIP 37421 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 37421

37421 has a population of 52,516 with a median age of 41.1 yrs (48.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
63.6%+3% vs US avg
x
Black
23.2%+87% vs US avg
x
Asian
4.7%-21% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
8.3%-55% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
19.2%-13% vs US avg
x
18–64
61.5%-0% vs US avg
x
65+
19.3%+19% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
7.7%-31% vs US avg
x
High school
21.5%-18% vs US avg
x
Some college
32.9%+14% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
37.9%+12% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
47.8%-1% vs US avg
x
Never married
31.5%-7% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.7%+33% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.1%
x
Diversity Index
53/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
8.7%-25% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
26.6%+91% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.9%-1% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.7%+2% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.8%-16% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
39.4%+578% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishGermanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 37421

Poverty Rate
8.7%-25% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.9%-1% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
26.6%+91% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.8%-16% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.7%+2% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
9.5%+19% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
6.3%-46% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.4%-96% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
39.4%+578% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population52,516
Median age41.1
Poverty rate8.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White63.6%
Hispanic8.3%
Black23.2%
Asian4.7%
Foreign-born26.6%