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ZIP Code 38053

Shelby, Tennessee

FIPS 38053

Juniper

ZIP Code 38053 is in the top 18% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 29% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the bottom 30% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the 70th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$221,900

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

80.4

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

25,303

Median Age

39.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$221,900

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,546

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.81

Higher than 71%

Median Rent

$1,161

Higher than 70%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 82%

Appreciation 1yr %

0.4%

Higher than 67%

Pandemic Gain %

55%

Recession Drop %

-17%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

90.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

31.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

61.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

68.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

68.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

55

Annual Snowfall (in)

2.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

80.4

Higher than 70%

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 38053: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 38053?
The median home value in ZIP Code 38053 is $221,900, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 38053?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 38053 is $1,546, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 38053 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 38053 cost about 3.81× the median household income, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 38053?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 38053 is $1,161 a month, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 38053?
Home prices in ZIP Code 38053 have moved 57% over the past five years (0.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 38053?
ZIP Code 38053 averages 61.1°F year-round, summer highs near 90.1°F, winter lows around 31.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 2.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 38053 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 38053's FEMA National Risk Index score is 80.4 (higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →