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ZIP Code 38128

Shelby, Tennessee

FIPS 38128

Juniper

ZIP Code 38128 is in the top 11% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 38% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 22% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 72th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$138,000

Lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

63%

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

74.2

Higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

42,162

Median Age

31.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$138,000

Lower than 71%

Median Property Tax

$1,366

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.9

Near median

Median Rent

$1,196

Higher than 72%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

63%

Higher than 89%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.6%

Higher than 78%

Pandemic Gain %

63%

Recession Drop %

-32%

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)

54.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

2.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

74.2

Higher than 62%

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 38128: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 38128?
The median home value in ZIP Code 38128 is $138,000, lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 38128?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 38128 is $1,366, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 38128 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 38128 cost about 2.9× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 38128?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 38128 is $1,196 a month, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 38128?
Home prices in ZIP Code 38128 have moved 63% over the past five years (3.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 38128?
ZIP Code 38128 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 38128 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 38128's FEMA National Risk Index score is 74.2 (higher than 62% 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 →