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U.S. ZIP Code · TN37406

Hamilton County · Chattanooga, TN-GA

Typical home value

$182,921[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.2%
5-year / yr
+5.8%
10-year / yr
+9.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-35.6%
vs metro
-39.1%
vs state
-30.9%
ZIP 37406 location in TN
Location of ZIP 37406 in TN

Price history

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

The typical home in 37406 is worth $182,921 — 39.1% below the Chattanooga, TN-GA median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.2%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,612 a month — a 10.6% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.8%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,612[2]
Gross yield
10.6%[2]
Cap rate
6.3%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,382[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
13,364[3]
Median household income
$44,850[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
3
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
2
  • Hardy Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Hamilton County

    419 students

  • STEM School Chattanooga

    High · Grades 9–12 · Hamilton County

    273 students

  • Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State

    High · Grades 9–12 · Hamilton County

    135 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 yield10.6%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)6.3%
Annual rent$19,342

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$925
Loan principal$146,337
Down payment$36,584
Total interest paid$186,645

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 ratio0.74
Monthly cost to own$1,193
Monthly rent$1,612

Owning is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

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
21st percentile[1]
Rental yield
95th percentile[2]
Property tax
80th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 37406?
The typical home in 37406 is worth $182,921, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 37406?
Home values in 37406 are down 0.2% over the past year, and up 5.8% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 37406?
A typical home in 37406 rents for about $1,612 a month, a gross rental yield of 10.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 37406?
The effective property tax rate in 37406 is 0.8% — roughly $1,382 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 37406?
ZIP code 37406 has a population of 13,364 and a median household income of $44,850.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • TN

    Typical home
    $189,059
    Gross yield
  • Chattanooga, TN

    Typical home
    $152,668
    Gross yield
    11.5%
  • Fairview CDP, GA

    Typical home
    $215,906
    Gross yield
    7.2%
  • LaFayette, GA

    Typical home
    $223,911
    Gross yield
  • Powells Crossroads, TN

    Typical home
    $225,579
    Gross yield
  • New Hope, TN

    Typical home
    $225,702
    Gross yield

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