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ZIP Code 38103

Shelby, Tennessee

ZCTA 38103

Juniper

ZIP Code 38103 is in the highest 17% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 14% nationally for home price against income. And it sits in the highest 17% nationally for median rent.

Median Income

$76,278

Higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

5.21×

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

88.6

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 38103, in Shelby, Tennessee.

The basics

Total Population

14,534

Median Age

35.5

Population Density

5,488.11

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$4,409

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

1.1%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$1,661

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

16%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

89.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

33.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

61.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

60.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

58.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

55.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

1.7

Flood & disaster risk

FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

88.6

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

The full report

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

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 38103: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 38103?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 38103 is $4,409, an effective rate of 1.1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 38103 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 38103 cost about 5.21× the median household income, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 38103?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 38103 is $1,661 a month, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 38103?
ZIP Code 38103 has a population of 14,534, about 5,488.11 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 35.5.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 38103?
ZIP Code 38103 averages 61.8°F year-round, summer highs near 89.7°F, winter lows around 33.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 1.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 38103 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 38103's FEMA National Risk Index score is 88.6 (higher than 83% 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 contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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