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U.S. ZIP Code · TN38002

Shelby County · Memphis, TN-MS-AR

Typical home value

$409,606[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.7%
5-year / yr
+4.1%
10-year / yr
+5.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+44.2%
vs metro
+73.2%
vs state
+54.7%
ZIP 38002 location in TN
Location of ZIP 38002 in TN

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 38002 is worth $409,606 — 73.2% above the Memphis, TN-MS-AR median. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.7%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,136 a month — a 6.3% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.7%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$2,136[2]
Gross yield
6.3%[2]
Cap rate
3.8%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,023[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Shelby County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively High
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Very High
Earthquake
Relatively High
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
43,882[3]
Median household income
$116,895[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Shelby County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-4,630[5]
Moved in
14,700
Moved out
19,330

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
8
Elementary
4
Middle
2
High
2
  • Arlington High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Arlington

    1,866 students

  • Lakeland Preparatory School

    Middle · Grades 5–10 · Lakeland

    1,305 students

  • Lakeland Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · Lakeland

    1,034 students

  • Arlington Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Arlington

    976 students

  • Arlington Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Arlington

    898 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield6.3%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.8%
Annual rent$25,630

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$2,071
Loan principal$327,685
Down payment$81,921
Total interest paid$417,944

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.25
Monthly cost to own$2,665
Monthly rent$2,136

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
47th percentile[1]
Rental yield
14th percentile[2]
Property tax
58th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 38002?
The typical home in 38002 is worth $409,606, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 38002?
Home values in 38002 are down 1.7% over the past year, and up 4.1% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 38002?
A typical home in 38002 rents for about $2,136 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.3%.
What is the property tax rate in 38002?
The effective property tax rate in 38002 is 0.7% — roughly $3,023 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 38002?
ZIP code 38002 has a population of 43,882 and a median household income of $116,895.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Memphis, TN

    Typical home
    $427,662
    Gross yield
    4.3%
  • Germantown, TN

    Typical home
    $439,034
    Gross yield
    6.6%
  • Hernando, MS

    Typical home
    $360,245
    Gross yield
  • Williston, TN

    Typical home
    $358,438
    Gross yield
  • Oakland, TN

    Typical home
    $353,585
    Gross yield
    7.1%
  • Atoka, TN

    Typical home
    $352,100
    Gross yield

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