ZIP Code 30736: Population, Income, Housing

State: GA

Total population: 44,499 Household income: $83,821 Rent: $1,014

Overview

Total population

44,499

Rent

$1,014

Year built

1994

Household income

$83,821

Per capita income

$39,421

Poverty rate

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.6 persons

Rent over 30% of income

42.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Georgia

County

Catoosa County

City

Ringgold

Total population

44,499

Adults over 25

30,925

Total households

16,777

Household size

2.6 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$83,821

Per capita income

$39,421

Poverty rate

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

42.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,014

Year built

1994

Households that rent

16.6%

Households that own

83.4%

Rooms per home (all homes)

6.2

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

88.9%

Black

1.4%

Asian

1.9%

Two or more races

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

2.8%

Not Hispanic or Latino

97.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

19,120 (89.5%)

Commute time to work

25 mins

Work from home

2,252 (10.5%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

34.8%

High school graduate or GED

28.1%

Some college or associate degree

10.1%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

27.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 30736 with: Catoosa County, GA Chattanooga metro area, TN-GA Georgia United States

ZIP 30736

Total population44,499

Rent$1,014

Year built1994

Household income$83,821

Per capita income$39,421

Poverty rate8%

Unemployment rateN/A

Catoosa County, GA

Total population68,634

Rent$993

Year built1993

Household income$74,639

Per capita income$36,562

Poverty rate9.9%

Unemployment rate3%

Chattanooga Metro Area, TN-GA

Total population575,812

Rent$1,163

Year built1983

Household income$72,161

Per capita income$41,227

Poverty rate13%

Unemployment rate3.2%

Georgia State

Total population10,940,407

Rent$1,393

Year built1992

Household income$77,353

Per capita income$40,924

Poverty rate13.4%

Unemployment rate3.5%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP30736	CountyCatoosa, GA	Metro AreaChattanooga metro area, TN-GA	StateGeorgia	CountryUnited States
Total population	44,499	68,634	575,812	10,940,407	334,922,499
Rent	$1,014	$993	$1,163	$1,393	$1,413
Year built	1994	1993	1983	1992	1980
Household income	$83,821	$74,639	$72,161	$77,353	$80,734
Per capita income	$39,421	$36,562	$41,227	$40,924	$44,673
Poverty rate	8%	9.9%	13%	13.4%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	3%	3.2%	3.5%	4%

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Summary for 30736

Rent & Income

In 30736, the typical monthly rent is $1,014 and the typical household income is $83,821. Rent here is lower than Georgia, and household income is higher than Georgia. The estimated poverty rate is 8%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 16.6% of households. About 42.7% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 27.1% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 30736 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 30736 — Poverty

How ZIP 30736 compares in Georgia (136 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,014	10 / 136	from lower rent	$860 – $2,369
Household income	$83,821	68 / 136	from higher income	$36,111 – $176,957
Poverty rate	8%	39 / 136	from lower poverty	1.9% – 31.9%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Georgia with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 30736

Rent

In terms of rental prices, this ZIP stands 10th out of 136 ZIP Codes in Georgia. Across Georgia, figures vary from $860 in ZIP 30705 up to $2,369 in ZIP 30045.

Household income

When comparing household incomes, ZIP Code 30736 stands 68th out of 136 ZIP Codes. Throughout Georgia, numbers span from $36,111 in ZIP 31601 up to $176,957 in ZIP 30005.

Poverty rate

Looking at poverty indicators, this ZIP stands 39th out of 136 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from 1.9% in ZIP 30005 up to 31.9% in ZIP 31705.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 30736 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,014 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 30736

Annual Household Income: $83,821

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 30736

Estimated Rate: 8%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 30736

In ZIP Code 30736, households that rent: 2,791 (16.6%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	2,791	16.6%
Owner-Occupied	13,986	83.4%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 30736

In ZIP Code 30736, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 1,193 (42.7%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	1,193	42.7%
Other renter households	1,598	57.3%
Total renter households	2,791	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 30736

Less than High School: 10,750 people (34.8%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 8,683 people (28.1%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 3,114 people (10.1%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 8,378 people (27.1%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 30,925

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.