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Collegedale, TN
City in Hamilton County, Tennessee. ZIP codes: 37315, 37363.
Population
11,330
Land area
12.5sq mi
People per sq mi
908
ZIP codes
2
Collegedale and its ZIP codes
Collegedale at a glance
- Collegedale is about 5.3 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- It is the 58th most populous of 502 cities and towns in Tennessee.
- The median household income is $70,246, close to the Tennessee median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $365,100 (27% above Tennessee) and median rent is $1,581 a month.
Local data for Collegedale, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Collegedale, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,246
Poverty rate
7.3%
Median home value
$365,100
Median rent
$1,581/mo
Homeownership
44.0%
Bachelor's or higher
50.7%
Median age
36.4
Average commute
21.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,060), German Americans (983), Mexican Americans (450).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hamilton County. PPP loans are for Collegedale.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$69,253
219,580 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,042
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$6.9B
FY 2026, $18,713 per person
PPP loans
$1.3M
9 loans, 141 jobs reported
How people get to work
Collegedale, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.1%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked9.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home18.8%
Average one-way commute: 21.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Collegedale, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
723
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,269
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 32°F
55.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Collegedale, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.0%
U.S. 33.3% -4.3 pts
Diabetes
9.7%
U.S. 12.1% -2.4 pts
Smoking
11.9%
U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.7%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Collegedale
2 in or overlapping Collegedale. Population shown
Cities near Collegedale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OoltewahCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 0.6 |
| ApisonCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 16.2 |
| McDonaldCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 1.5 |
| HarrisonCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 6.7 |
| ChattanoogaCity | 7.6 mi | 142.4 |
| Indian Springs, GACensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 2.6 |
| Cohutta, GACity | 8.9 mi | 5.5 |
| South ClevelandCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 14.1 |
| RidgesideCity | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| East RidgeCity | 11 mi | 8.3 |
| LakesiteCity | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| Ringgold, GACity | 11 mi | 5 |
| Middle ValleyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 9.8 |
| Lakeview, GACensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.3 |
| Varnell, GACity | 13 mi | 4 |
| Wildwood LakeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 12 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Collegedale, TN in?
- Collegedale is in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
- What ZIP codes are in Collegedale, TN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Collegedale include 37315, 37363.
- What is the population of Collegedale, TN?
- About 11,330 people live in Collegedale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Collegedale?
- Nearby places include Ooltewah (1.3 mi), Apison (4.4 mi), McDonald (5.7 mi), Harrison (6.4 mi), Chattanooga (7.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023