38002 ZIP Code — Arlington, TN
Shelby County, Tennessee
ZIP code 38002 is located in Arlington, Tennessee, within Shelby County. It covers approximately 116.28 square miles and serves a population of 42,797 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 901.
About ZIP code 38002
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $333,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $109,364. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
42,797
population
116.28
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
38002 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 38002
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38002. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Arlington | Acceptable |
| Arlington | Acceptable |
| Arlington | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
38133 Memphis (7 mi)
38135 Memphis (7.9 mi)
38016 Cordova (8.2 mi)
38028 Eads (8.9 mi)
38004 Atoka (9.9 mi)
38055 Millington (10.4 mi)
38053 Millington (10.9 mi)
38018 Cordova (11.2 mi)
38134 Memphis (11.3 mi)
38011 Brighton (11.8 mi)
38058 Munford (12.3 mi)
38128 Memphis (12.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 42,797 |
| Population density | 368 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 47 |
| County FIPS | 157 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 116.28 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.48 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.2922 |
| Longitude | -89.7199 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 901 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 21.8% | 48.0% | 45.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.0% | 27.7% | 30.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 37.5% | 17.7% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 11.6% | 6.5% | 5.1% |
Demographics & statistics
42,797
Population
368
People per sq mi
41.0
Median age
$109,364
Median household income
$45,319
Per capita income
$333,300
Median home value
$1,505
Median monthly rent
83.7%
Home ownership
5.6%
Poverty rate
2.8%
Unemployment
12,732
Housing units
45.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,220
Under 5
1,189
1,491
5–9
1,454
2,107
10–14
2,054
1,685
15–19
1,643
913
20–24
889
1,907
25–34
1,859
3,127
35–44
3,048
3,467
45–54
3,380
1,305
55–59
1,271
1,249
60–64
1,217
2,127
65–74
2,073
872
75–84
849
203
85+
198
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11,905 | 27.8% |
| 18 and over | 30,892 | 72.2% |
| 65 and over | 6,322 | 14.8% |
| Median age | 41.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
73%
Black or African American
18.9%
Two or more races
2.8%
Asian
2.4%
Hispanic or Latino
1.7%
Other race
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,795 | 73% |
| Black or African American | 8,224 | 18.9% |
| Two or more races | 1,228 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 1,045 | 2.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 749 | 1.7% |
| Other race | 361 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 144 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 21.8% | 48.0% | 45.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.0% | 27.7% | 30.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 37.5% | 17.7% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 11.6% | 6.5% | 5.1% |
Under $10k
4.4%
$10k–$15k
1.1%
$15k–$25k
5.1%
$25k–$35k
5.0%
$35k–$50k
6.4%
$50k–$75k
10.9%
$75k–$100k
12.1%
$100k–$150k
23.9%
$150k–$200k
13.7%
$200k+
17.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 10.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.7% |
| $200k+ | 17.3% |
| Median income | $109,364 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.1%
$50k–$100k
2.1%
$100k–$150k
3.2%
$150k–$200k
5.2%
$200k–$300k
27.7%
$300k–$500k
44.3%
$500k–$1M
14.4%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $333,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,505 |
| Owner occupied | 83.7% |
| Renter occupied | 16.3% |
| Vacant | 1.7% |
| Single-family detached | 89.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.0% |
| Mobile homes | 2.5% |
| Median rooms | 7.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.95 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 13.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 42.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 6.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 37.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 15.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.0% |
| 3 or more | 33.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 60.4% |
| Electricity | 37.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.3% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9,748 | 65.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 499 | 3.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,073 | 13.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,594 | 17.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,006 | 40.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,420 | 29.6% |
| Average household size | 2.86 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 25.4% | 23.6% |
| Married | 62.0% | 60.0% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 9.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.8%
Some HS, no diploma
2.0%
HS graduate
21.5%
Some college, no degree
19.1%
Associate's degree
9.6%
Bachelor's degree
27.9%
Graduate / professional
18.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 45.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 833 | 6.4% |
| Kindergarten | 448 | 3.4% |
| Elementary school | 5,946 | 45.5% |
| High school | 3,078 | 23.6% |
| College / grad school | 2,750 | 21.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.0%
Professional & management
11.0%
Retail trade
10.6%
Transportation & utilities
8.7%
Manufacturing
7.5%
Public administration
7.5%
Finance & real estate
6.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.6%
Construction
6.4%
Other services
6.1%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 50.9% |
| Service | 14.2% |
| Sales & office | 17.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.6% |
| Production & transportation | 11.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.4% |
| Government | 17.2% |
| Self-employed | 5.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.3% |
| Carpool | 5.4% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.3% |
| Work from home | 11.9% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.4 |
Poverty
All people
5.6%
Under 18 years
5.0%
18 and over
5.8%
Married-couple families
3.3%
Female-led households
9.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.5% |
| Retirement income | 25.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 2.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.7% |
| High blood pressure | 30.7% |
| High cholesterol | 31.8% |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart disease | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 22.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.2% |
| Cancer | 5.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.7% |
| Binge drinking | 16.4% |
| No physical activity | 18.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.9% |
| Depression | 23.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.0% |
| Poor mental health | 14.9% |
| Poor physical health | 8.2% |
| No health insurance | 13.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.6% |
| Visited dentist | 69.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.1% |
| Teeth loss | 10.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,269 | 10.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.5% |
| Under 18 | 3.8% |
| 18–64 years | 7.2% |
| 65 and over | 29.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 85.6% |
| Public insurance | 21.6% |
| No insurance | 5.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 40,388 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 677 | 1.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 357 | 0.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 194 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 126 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 40,850 | 95.5% |
| Born in same state | 40,177 | 93.9% |
| Born in different state | 25,307 | 59.1% |
| Foreign born | 673 | 1.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,947 | 4.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,448 | 74.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,994 | 11.7% |
| Arab | 4,801 | 11.2% |
| Italian | 3,217 | 7.5% |
| English | 444 | 1% |
| Dutch | 285 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 252 | 0.6% |
| German | 91 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 35 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 33 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.8% |
| Internet access | 97.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38002
What city is ZIP code 38002 in?
ZIP code 38002 is primarily assigned to Arlington, Tennessee.
What county is ZIP code 38002 in?
ZIP code 38002 falls within Shelby County, Tennessee.
Is ZIP code 38002 mostly owner-occupied?
84% of occupied units in ZIP code 38002 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 38002?
46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Does ZIP code 38002 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 38002 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38002?
The median home value in ZIP code 38002 is $333,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 38002 in?
ZIP code 38002 observes the CST timezone.