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ZIP Code 38106

Shelby, Tennessee

ZCTA 38106

Juniper

ZIP Code 38106 is in the 2th percentile nationally for median income. It also sits in the lowest 25% nationally for home price against income.

Median Income

$30,232

Lower than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

2.37×

Lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

68

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The boundary of ZIP Code 38106, in Shelby, Tennessee.

The basics

Total Population

20,962

Median Age

41.9

Population Density

2,039.1

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$991

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

1.4%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$952

Lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

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

28%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

90.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

35.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

63.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

72.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

44.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

54.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

2.7

Flood & disaster risk

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

68

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

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 38106: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 38106?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 38106 is $991, an effective rate of 1.4% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 38106 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 38106 cost about 2.37× the median household income, lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 38106?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 38106 is $952 a month, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 38106?
ZIP Code 38106 has a population of 20,962, about 2,039.1 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 41.9.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 38106?
ZIP Code 38106 averages 63.4°F year-round, summer highs near 90.9°F, winter lows around 35.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 2.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 38106 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 38106's FEMA National Risk Index score is 68 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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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