Shelby County, TN ZIP Codes
Tennessee (TN) · 77 ZIP codes · 9 cities
77
ZIP codes
924,454
population (2021)
-0.3%
pop change since 2010
47157
FIPS code
Shelby County ZIP code map
About Shelby County
Shelby County is located in Tennessee and contains 77 ZIP codes across 9 cities and communities.
The county's population was 924,454 as of 2021,
a decrease of
0.3% from 927,644 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Shelby County is 47157.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 924,454 |
| 2010 population | 927,644 |
| Change | -0.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| FIPS code | 47157 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Shelby County
ZIP codes for Shelby County, TN (77)
Demographics & statistics
930,321
Population
36.3
Median age
$67,306
Median household income
$36,108
Per capita income
$189,776
Median home value
$1,149
Median monthly rent
52.3%
Home ownership
20.4%
Poverty rate
8.6%
Unemployment
242,041
Housing units
32.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
29,847
Under 5
33,216
30,418
5–9
33,851
31,744
10–14
35,327
28,470
15–19
31,683
29,197
20–24
32,492
65,244
25–34
72,609
55,284
35–44
61,524
53,274
45–54
59,287
26,274
55–59
29,239
27,677
60–64
30,802
39,295
65–74
43,730
17,010
75–84
18,930
6,577
85+
7,320
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 232,307 | 23.2% |
| 18 and over | 698,014 | 76.8% |
| 65 and over | 132,862 | 14.3% |
| Median age | 36.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
51.1%
White
35.2%
Hispanic or Latino
4.5%
Two or more races
3.2%
Other race
3%
Asian
2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 498,001 | 51.1% |
| White | 343,081 | 35.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43,977 | 4.5% |
| Two or more races | 30,991 | 3.2% |
| Other race | 28,742 | 3% |
| Asian | 26,807 | 2.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,337 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
7.7%
$10k–$15k
5.6%
$15k–$25k
8.8%
$25k–$35k
8.4%
$35k–$50k
12.1%
$50k–$75k
15.9%
$75k–$100k
10.7%
$100k–$150k
13.3%
$150k–$200k
6.0%
$200k+
8.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.0% |
| $200k+ | 8.5% |
| Median income | $67,306 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
9.2%
$50k–$100k
20.8%
$100k–$150k
13.9%
$150k–$200k
11.3%
$200k–$300k
16.1%
$300k–$500k
16.7%
$500k–$1M
7.2%
$1M+
1.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $189,776 |
| Median rent / month | $1,149 |
| Owner occupied | 52.3% |
| Renter occupied | 44.7% |
| Vacant | 10.5% |
| Single-family detached | 64.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.8% |
| Mobile homes | 1.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.49 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 15.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.4% |
| 3 or more | 16.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 47.1% |
| Electricity | 48.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 131,659 | 34.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 20,679 | 5.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 71,959 | 20.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 135,409 | 36.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 109,308 | 28.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 99,300 | 27.0% |
| Average household size | 2.41 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 44.7% | 40.4% |
| Married | 39.7% | 33.8% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 7.9% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 11.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.6%
Some HS, no diploma
8.2%
HS graduate
28.9%
Some college, no degree
20.9%
Associate's degree
6.0%
Bachelor's degree
19.1%
Graduate / professional
13.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 32.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 14,158 | 6.0% |
| Kindergarten | 14,734 | 6.3% |
| Elementary school | 100,613 | 40.1% |
| High school | 50,584 | 20.3% |
| College / grad school | 53,001 | 24.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.1%
Transportation & utilities
13.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.8%
Professional & management
10.7%
Retail trade
10.2%
Manufacturing
8.6%
Finance & real estate
5.3%
Construction
5.0%
Other services
5.0%
Public administration
4.3%
Wholesale trade
2.5%
Information
1.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.6% |
| Service | 19.8% |
| Sales & office | 20.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.2% |
| Production & transportation | 17.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.8% |
| Government | 12.0% |
| Self-employed | 4.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.0% |
| Carpool | 8.9% |
| Public transit | 1.1% |
| Walk | 4.7% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.6 |
Poverty
All people
20.4%
Under 18 years
26.3%
18 and over
17.7%
Married-couple families
6.9%
Female-led households
24.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.6% |
| Retirement income | 18.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 38.4% |
| High cholesterol | 31.2% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| Arthritis | 25.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.6% |
| Cancer | 5.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 12.8% |
| No physical activity | 26.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.4% |
| Poor mental health | 16.3% |
| Poor physical health | 11.6% |
| No health insurance | 19.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.9% |
| Visited dentist | 54.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.7% |
| Teeth loss | 20.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 45,958 | 7.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.7% |
| Under 18 | 4.4% |
| 18–64 years | 12.3% |
| 65 and over | 33.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 61.4% |
| Public insurance | 37.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 867,258 | 93.6% |
| Spanish | 32,157 | 3.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 20,835 | 2.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 2,142 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 6,530 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 867,165 | 93.6% |
| Born in same state | 859,339 | 92.9% |
| Born in different state | 581,242 | 61.9% |
| Foreign born | 7,826 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 63,156 | 6.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 25,037 | 37.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 58,417 | 6.3% |
| Arab | 51,580 | 5.5% |
| Italian | 46,853 | 5% |
| English | 3,649 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 2,984 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 1,237 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 1,012 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 888 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 639 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.1% |
| Internet access | 87.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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