Chattanooga city, TN

ZIP 37421 — Economy & Jobs

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

Middle ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Chattanooga city, TN (37421)

Median Income

$79,958

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,862

Wealth inflow

Population

52,516

Unemployment

3.5%

0.2pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,862 for ZIP 37421 (Chattanooga city, TN) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

3.5%-5% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.8%-70% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

6.3%-46% vs US avg

2,083

Establishments

42,723

Employees

~21 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.2%
Construction5.3%
Manufacturing13.0%
Wholesale trade0.9%
Retail trade13.0%
Transportation, utilities5.7%
Information1.0%
Finance, insurance, real estate9.9%
Professional, scientific, management9.7%
Education, health care, social22.9%
Arts, entertainment, food services10.1%
Other services5.6%
Public administration2.7%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 37421 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 1.0%, median income rose 4.7% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 25.2%.

Median Income

$79,958

+6% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate