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U.S. ZIP Code · TN37404

Hamilton County · Chattanooga, TN-GA

Typical home value

$264,383[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.3%
5-year / yr
+4.9%
10-year / yr
+10.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-6.9%
vs metro
-12.0%
vs state
≈ state median
ZIP 37404 location in TN
Location of ZIP 37404 in TN

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 37404 is worth $264,383 — 12.0% below the Chattanooga, TN-GA median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,553 a month — a 7.0% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,553[2]
Gross yield
7.0%[2]
Cap rate
4.2%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,544[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Hamilton County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
14,737[3]
Median household income
$56,637[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Hamilton County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+1,834[5]
Moved in
10,809
Moved out
8,975

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
8
Elementary
4
Middle
2
High
2
  • East Side Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Hamilton County

    542 students

  • Chattanooga Preparatory School

    High · Grades 6–12 · Hamilton County

    474 students

  • Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Hamilton County

    461 students

  • Orchard Knob Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Hamilton County

    458 students

  • Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy

    High · Grades 6–12 · Hamilton County

    337 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield7.0%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.2%
Annual rent$18,633

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,337
Loan principal$211,507
Down payment$52,877
Total interest paid$269,765

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.09
Monthly cost to own$1,685
Monthly rent$1,553

Owning and renting are roughly even.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
10th percentile[1]
Rental yield
84th percentile[2]
Property tax
39th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 37404?
The typical home in 37404 is worth $264,383, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 37404?
Home values in 37404 are up 0.3% over the past year, and up 4.9% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 37404?
A typical home in 37404 rents for about $1,553 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 37404?
The effective property tax rate in 37404 is 0.6% — roughly $1,544 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 37404?
ZIP code 37404 has a population of 14,737 and a median household income of $56,637.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Chickamauga, GA

    Typical home
    $265,537
    Gross yield
  • East Ridge, TN

    Typical home
    $259,954
    Gross yield
    6.3%
  • Fort Oglethorpe, GA

    Typical home
    $258,226
    Gross yield
    5.4%
  • Dunlap, TN

    Typical home
    $274,972
    Gross yield
  • Jasper, TN

    Typical home
    $275,183
    Gross yield
  • West Brow CDP, GA

    Typical home
    $282,867
    Gross yield

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