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Cleveland, TN
City in Bradley County, Tennessee. ZIP codes: 37311, 37312.
Population
48,829
Land area
31.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,570
ZIP codes
2
Cleveland and its ZIP codes
Cleveland at a glance
- Cleveland is about 9.2 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- It is the 16th most populous of 502 cities and towns in Tennessee.
- Households here earn a median of $58,559 a year, 16% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $272,200 (5% below Tennessee) and median rent is $1,034 a month.
Local data for Cleveland, TN
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools22
- Colleges4
- Libraries2
- Banks26
- Post Offices2
- Parks22
- Grocery Stores29
- Restaurants255
- Affordable Housing13
- Home Health Agencies3
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment10
- Private Schools7
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities11
- Historic Places11
Housing and community stats
Cleveland, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,559
Poverty rate
16.7%
Median home value
$272,200
Median rent
$1,034/mo
Homeownership
48.0%
Bachelor's or higher
30.2%
Median age
36.4
Average commute
21.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (6,043), German Americans (5,119), Mexican Americans (3,152).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bradley County. PPP loans are for Cleveland.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,020
40,033 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,951
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$758M
FY 2026, $6,976 per person
How people get to work
Cleveland, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.7%
- Carpooled11.9%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home9.7%
Average one-way commute: 21.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cleveland, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
432
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
211
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 29°F
57.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone11 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cleveland, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.4%
U.S. 33.3% +8.1 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
17.7%
U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.7%
U.S. 11.1% +2.6 pts
ZIP codes in Cleveland
2 in or overlapping Cleveland. Population shown
Cities near Cleveland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East ClevelandCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 1.2 |
| HopewellCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 7.1 |
| South ClevelandCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 14.1 |
| Wildwood LakeCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 12 |
| OcoeeCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 0.9 |
| McDonaldCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 1.5 |
| CharlestonCity | 9.1 mi | 1.1 |
| CalhounTown | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| BentonTown | 12 mi | 3 |
| OoltewahCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| ApisonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 16.2 |
| ConasaugaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| CollegedaleCity | 15 mi | 12.5 |
| LakesiteCity | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| HarrisonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6.7 |
| Cohutta, GACity | 17 mi | 5.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cleveland, TN in?
- Cleveland is in Bradley County, Tennessee.
- What ZIP codes are in Cleveland, TN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Cleveland include 37311, 37312.
- What is the population of Cleveland, TN?
- About 48,829 people live in Cleveland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cleveland?
- Nearby places include East Cleveland (2.3 mi), Hopewell (4.9 mi), South Cleveland (5.8 mi), Wildwood Lake (6 mi), Ocoee (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023