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Harrison, TN
Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Tennessee. ZIP codes: 37416.
Population
8,011
Land area
6.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,188
ZIP codes
1
Harrison and its ZIP codes
Harrison at a glance
- Harrison is about 6.9 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 79th among 502 cities and towns in Tennessee.
- The median household income is $89,395, 28% above the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $307,400 (7% above Tennessee) and median rent is $1,216 a month.
Local data for Harrison, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Harrison, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$89,395
Poverty rate
3.9%
Median home value
$307,400
Median rent
$1,216/mo
Homeownership
69.7%
Bachelor's or higher
38.4%
Median age
44.6
Average commute
26.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,150), German Americans (1,060), Italian Americans (250).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hamilton County. PPP loans are for Harrison.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, +0.1 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
$33.1M
533 loans, 3,996 jobs reported
How people get to work
Harrison, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.5%
- Carpooled11.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home9.0%
Average one-way commute: 26.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Harrison, 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 Harrison, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.2%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
ZIP codes in Harrison
1 in or overlapping Harrison. Population shown
Cities near Harrison
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ChattanoogaCity | 3.6 mi | 142.4 |
| LakesiteCity | 5.2 mi | 1.7 |
| Middle ValleyCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 9.8 |
| OoltewahCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.6 |
| CollegedaleCity | 6.4 mi | 12.5 |
| Falling WaterCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 5 |
| McDonaldCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 1.5 |
| RidgesideCity | 8.9 mi | 0.2 |
| Red BankCity | 9 mi | 6.6 |
| Soddy-DaisyCity | 9.1 mi | 23.2 |
| WaldenTown | 10 mi | 3.5 |
| East RidgeCity | 11 mi | 8.3 |
| ApisonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 16.2 |
| Mowbray MountainCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 20.2 |
| Signal MountainTown | 11 mi | 8.4 |
| FairmountCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Harrison, TN in?
- Harrison is in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
- What ZIP codes are in Harrison, TN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Harrison include 37416.
- What is the population of Harrison, TN?
- About 8,011 people live in Harrison, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Harrison?
- Nearby places include Chattanooga (3.6 mi), Lakesite (5.2 mi), Middle Valley (5.4 mi), Ooltewah (6.1 mi), Collegedale (6.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023