37403 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 37403, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

37403 is a zip code in Hamilton County, Tennessee, which covers District 4 and District 6, with a total population of 7,452 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 37403 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 37403.

The estimated population of people living in 37403 is 7,452, with a median age of 20.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 37403 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
7,452
 -0.43% +1.64%
2020
7,484
+0.19%
-
2019
7,470
+3.76%
-
2018
7,199
 -1.81% -
2017
7,332
 - -

Population of 37403 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 37403 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
76.7%
72%
 +6.53%
Black/African American
15.4%
20.1%
 -23.38%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
2.8%
3.5%
 -20.00%
Asian
2%
3%
 -33.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.4%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.6%
1.2%
 +116.67%
Other
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 37403 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 37403 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 37403 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 37403 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 20.7 -0.96% 21.9 0% 20.1 -1.47%
2020 20.9 +0.97% 21.9 +2.82% 20.4 +0.49%
2019 20.7 +0.49% 21.3 +1.43% 20.3 0%
2018 20.6 0% 21 -0.94% 20.3 -0.49%
2017 20.6 - 21.2 - 20.4 -

The median age of the 37403 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 37403 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 43 +108.8% 138 -206.1% 81 5
10 to 19 1,048 -11.05% 1,784 +7.45% 936 1,909
20 to 29 1,262 +4.54% 1,595 -17.55% 1,313 1,333
30 to 39 156 +190.57% 163 -0.81% 564 147
40 to 49 165 -7.89% 137 13.08% 151 125
50 to 59 172 -10.84% 216 4.23% 133 212
60 to 69 99 +50.89% 150 +21.18% 124 164
70+ 84 +46.15% 120 +9% 128 127

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 37403 zip code is $54,358.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 37403.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $104,732.00
  • 45 to 64
    $35,815.00
  • 65 and over
    $29,279.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 37403 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 37403, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 37403 is currently $94,806.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

7.55% of households in 37403 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 37403 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    31.15%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    15.66%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    10.49%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    4.66%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    22.43%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.05%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.55%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 37403 is $26,010.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 37403 by the total population of 37403.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 37403 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 37403 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    20.98%
  • Bachelor's degree
    46.31%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    5.75%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    24.71%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.25%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 37403 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 37403 zip over the age of 16 is 7,299.

Of those people, a total of 56.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 37403 is 53.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 37403 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,778 45.30% 10.90%
20 to 24 years 2,160 58.40% 2.70%
25 to 29 years 486 80.70% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 231 85.30% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 688 91.40% 1.70%
45 to 54 years 197 82.20% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 216 45.80% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 202 36.60% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 155 9.70% 40.00%
75 years and over 186 17.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 37403. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 5,709 57.80% 3.90%
Black or African American 1,120 55.30% 6.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 6 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 149 55.70% 18.10%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 33 100.00% 0.00%
Other 19 31.60% 0.00%
Two or more races 263 30.80% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 198 58.60% 6.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,618 57.50% 3.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 37403 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 37403 is 3,933, with median earnings of $12,252.00.

Women in 37403 are earning approximately 41.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,933 $12,252.00
Male 1,808 $19,452.00
Female 2,125 $8,055.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 37403 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 278 $60,278.00
Business and Financial 106 $19,722.00
Computer and Mathematical 44 $39,500.00
Architecture and Engineering 99 $37,148.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 42 $11,250.00
Community and Social Service 41 $33,493.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 287 $4,441.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 157 $7,331.00
Healthcare Practitioners 251 $37,813.00
Healthcare Support 117 $18,633.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 29 $2,499.00
Law Enforcement 9 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 325 $5,671.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 137 $11,469.00
Personal Care and Service 318 $3,074.00
Sales 628 $5,875.00
Office and Administrative Support 436 $15,000.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 295 $106,093.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 23 $4,417.00
Production 90 $40,479.00
Transportation and Material Moving 123 $12,340.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 37403 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 37403.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 169 $109,375.00 109 $56,250.00
Business and Financial 52 $77,500.00 54 $5,625.00
Computer and Mathematical 38 $39,875.00 6 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 68 $95,278.00 31 $12,279.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 13 $0.00 29 $10,234.00
Community and Social Service 34 $0.00 7 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 128 $10,125.00 159 $3,834.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 121 $6,588.00 36 $45,833.00
Healthcare Practitioners 79 $101,875.00 172 $32,632.00
Healthcare Support 6 $0.00 111 $18,867.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 16 $0.00 13 $2,499.00
Law Enforcement 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 62 $9,737.00 263 $4,933.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 105 $10,551.00 32 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 158 $3,920.00 160 $2,499.00
Sales 105 $14,821.00 523 $5,122.00
Office and Administrative Support 149 $17,768.00 287 $9,491.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 288 $106,126.00 7 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 20 $4,167.00 3 $0.00
Production 37 $19,219.00 53 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 84 $18,714.00 39 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,801 households in 37403, with an average household size of 1.72 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 356 families living in the 37403 zip code with an average family size of 2.49 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 37403:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 269 22 65 1,445
Average Household Size 2.41 2.05 3.17 1.52
Total Families 269 22 65 0
Average Household Size 2.36 2.05 3.17 0

Poverty

Of the 356 families living in 37403, 8.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 37403:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 2,122 housing units in 37403.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,801 84.87%
Vacant 321 15.13%

64.80% of the total 2,122 housing units in 37403 are rental units. This is approximately 1,375 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 415 are occupied by the owner - or 19.56% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 37403 is $1,089.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 37403 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    11
  • Less than $500
    161
  • $500 to $999
    407
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    638
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    120
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    46
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    3
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 37403 is $382,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 37403 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    0
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    35
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    34
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    69
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    120
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    126
  • $1,000,000 or more
    27

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 37403. The chart below shows the number of properties in 37403 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    828
  • 1940 to 1949
    24
  • 1950 to 1959
    83
  • 1960 to 1969
    167
  • 1970 to 1979
    93
  • 1980 to 1989
    133
  • 1990 to 1999
    107
  • 2000 to 2009
    382
  • 2010 to 2013
    305
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 37403 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    221
  • 1 vehicle available
    983
  • 2 vehicles available
    470
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    127

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 37403 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 37403 that commute to work in a particular way.

14.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 37403.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    260
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    944
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    702
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    565
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    472
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    393
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    128
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    39
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    41
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    54
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    0
  • 90 or more minutes
    6

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 37403 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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