What to know about ZIP 37422
ZIP code 37422 covers ZIP 37422 with a population of about 4,179.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 43.5 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the CHATTANOOGA media market.
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ZIP Code 37422 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
4,179
Density
N/A
Median income
$48,889
-35% vs US avg
Home value
$207,800
-40% vs US avg
Median rent
$860
-26% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 37422
Income and economy in ZIP 37422
Median household income in ZIP 37422 is about $48,889 — about 35% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 12.9%; unemployment rate near 8.4%; 24.2% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 9.5 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Manufacturing, and Administrative support; about 5.3% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 9.9 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 37422
Median home value is about $207,800 — about 40% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $860 (about 26% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 44.9% (about 20.5 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 37422, a household would need roughly $57,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,335. That is about 17% above the local median household income ($48,889), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.