Chattanooga
City in Hamilton County, Tennessee
Chattanooga is a city in Hamilton County, Tennessee, with 181,099 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 676 ft (206 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ridgeside, 2.1 miles S.
- 181,099residents (2020 Census)
- 676 ftelevation · 206 m
- 142.4 sq miland area · 368.7 km²
- 1,272 / sq mipopulation density
- 37406main ZIP code (17 in total)
About Chattanooga
Chattanooga ( CHAT-ə-NOO-gə) is a city in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States, and its county seat. It is located along the Tennessee River and borders Georgia to the south. The population was 181,099 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 191,496 in 2024. It is Tennessee's fourth-most populous city and one of the two principal cities of East Tennessee, along with Knoxville. It anchors the Chattanooga metropolitan area, Tennessee's fourth-largest metropolitan statistical area, as well as a larger three-state area that includes southeastern Tennessee, northwestern Georgia, and northeastern Alabama.
Chattanooga was a crucial city during the American Civil War due to the multiple railroads that converge there. After the war, the railroads allowed for the city to grow into one of the Southeastern United States' largest heavy industrial hubs. Today, major industry that drives the economy includes automotive, advanced manufacturing, food and beverage production, healthcare, insurance, tourism, and back office and corporate headquarters. Chattanooga remains a transit hub in the present day, served by multiple Interstate highways and railroad lines. It is 118 miles (190 km) northwest of Atlanta, Georgia, 112 miles (180 km) southwest of Knoxville, Tennessee, 134 miles (216 km) southeast of Nashville, Tennessee, 102 miles (164 km) east-northeast of Huntsville, Alabama, and 147 miles (237 km) northeast of Birmingham, Alabama.
Divided by the Tennessee River, Chattanooga is at the transition between the ridge-and-valley Appalachians and the Cumberland Plateau, both of which are part of the larger Appalachian Mountains. Its official nickname is the "Scenic City", alluding to the surrounding mountains, ridges, and valleys. Unofficial nicknames include "River City", "Chatt", "Nooga", "Chattown", and "Gig City", the latter referring to Chattanooga's claim of having the fastest internet service in the Western Hemisphere.
Chattanooga is internationally known from the 1941 hit song "Chattanooga Choo Choo" by Glenn Miller and his orchestra. It is home to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) and Chattanooga State Community College.
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Living in Chattanooga
- Median household income
- $64,523
- Median home value
- $283,200
- Median rent
- $1,256/mo
- Median age
- 36.3
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Chattanooga had 181,099 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 181,099 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,272 per sq mi (491 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chattanooga at a glance
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
|---|---|
| County | Hamilton County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 181,099 (2020) |
| Land area | 142.35 sq mi (368.7 km²) |
| Water area | 7.73 sq mi (20.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.0660° N, 85.2484° W |
| ZIP codes | 37406, 37343, 37350, 37351, 37402, 37403, 37404, 37407, 37408, 37409, 37410, 37411, 37412, 37415, 37416, 37421, 37450 |
| Official website | chattanooga.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4714000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chattanooga
- Ridgeside2.1 mi S
- Red Bank4.2 mi NW
- East Ridge4.9 mi S
- Lakeview, GA6.2 mi S
- Rossville, GA6.7 mi S
- Harrison7.0 mi NE
- Signal Mountain7.5 mi NW
- Walden7.6 mi NW
- Lookout Mountain7.6 mi SW
- Indian Springs, GA8.9 mi SE
- Falling Water9.0 mi N
- Middle Valley9.1 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Chattanooga
What county is Chattanooga in?
Chattanooga is in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Chattanooga, TN?
181,099 people lived in Chattanooga at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chattanooga, TN?
The main ZIP code is 37406. Other ZIP codes: 37343, 37350, 37351, 37402, 37403, 37404, 37407, 37408, 37409, 37410, 37411, 37412.
What is the elevation of Chattanooga?
676 feet (206 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chattanooga?
Ridgeside (2.1 mi), Red Bank (4.2 mi), East Ridge (4.9 mi), Lakeview (6.2 mi), Rossville (6.7 mi).
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