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ZIP Code 38126

Shelby, Tennessee

FIPS 38126

Juniper

ZIP Code 38126 is in the top 24% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 26% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 10th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 39th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$59,300

Lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

83

Higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,946

Median Age

30.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$59,300

Lower than 90%

Median Property Tax

$770

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.97

Lower than 76%

Median Rent

$787

Lower than 61%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

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

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

83

Higher than 74%

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 38126: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 38126?
The median home value in ZIP Code 38126 is $59,300, lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 38126?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 38126 is $770, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 38126 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 38126 cost about 1.97× the median household income, lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 38126?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 38126 is $787 a month, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 38126?
ZIP Code 38126 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 38126 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 38126's FEMA National Risk Index score is 83 (higher than 74% 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 →