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ZIP Code 38139

Shelby, Tennessee

FIPS 38139

Juniper

ZIP Code 38139 is in the top 20% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 17% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 99th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 91th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$575,500

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

36%

Higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

88.9

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

16,466

Median Age

44.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$575,500

Higher than 91%

Median Property Tax

$5,711

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.22

Higher than 58%

Median Rent

$2,697

Higher than 99%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

36%

Higher than 59%

Appreciation 1yr %

4%

Higher than 80%

Pandemic Gain %

40%

Recession Drop %

-9.9%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

90.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

33.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

62.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

78.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

65.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

55.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

2.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

88.9

Higher than 83%

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 38139: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 38139?
The median home value in ZIP Code 38139 is $575,500, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 38139?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 38139 is $5,711, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 38139 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 38139 cost about 3.22× the median household income, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 38139?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 38139 is $2,697 a month, higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 38139?
Home prices in ZIP Code 38139 have moved 36% over the past five years (4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 38139?
ZIP Code 38139 averages 62.2°F year-round, summer highs near 90.6°F, winter lows around 33.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 2.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 38139 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 38139's FEMA National Risk Index score is 88.9 (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, EPA. Explore the map →