East Ridge

City in Hamilton County, Tennessee

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East Ridge is a city in Hamilton County, Tennessee, with 22,167 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 778 ft (237 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lakeview, 2.0 miles SW.

About East Ridge

East Ridge is a city in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 22,167. East Ridge is bordered by Chattanooga to the west, north, and east, and the Georgia state line to the south. It is part of the Chattanooga, TN–GA Metropolitan Statistical Area. The name of the city comes from its location due east of Missionary Ridge. The Bachman Tubes beneath Missionary Ridge link East Ridge with downtown Chattanooga.

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Median household income
$62,247
Median home value
$211,100
Median rent
$1,147/mo
Median age
37.6
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East Ridge, TN population

East Ridge had 22,167 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census22,167
Density2,676 per sq mi (1,033 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

East Ridge at a glance

StateTennessee (TN)
CountyHamilton County
TypeCity
Population22,167 (2020)
Land area8.28 sq mi (21.5 km²)
Elevation778 ft (237 m)
Coordinates34.9973° N, 85.2285° W
ZIP codes37412, 37411
Official websiteeastridgetn.org
Census code (GEOID)4722720

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about East Ridge

What county is East Ridge in?

East Ridge is in Hamilton County, Tennessee.

What is the population of East Ridge, TN?

22,167 people lived in East Ridge at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of East Ridge, TN?

The main ZIP code is 37412. Other ZIP codes: 37411.

What is the elevation of East Ridge?

778 feet (237 m) above sea level.

What towns are near East Ridge?

Lakeview (2.0 mi), Ridgeside (2.8 mi), Rossville (3.8 mi), Fort Oglethorpe (4.6 mi), Indian Springs (4.7 mi).

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