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U.S. ZIP Code · TN38106

Shelby County · Memphis, TN-MS-AR

Typical home value

$58,797[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-8.1%
5-year / yr
+3.8%
10-year / yr
+10.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-79.3%
vs metro
-75.1%
vs state
-77.8%
ZIP 38106 location in TN
Location of ZIP 38106 in TN

Price history

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

The typical home in 38106 is worth $58,797 — 75.1% below the Memphis, TN-MS-AR median. Over the past year, values have fallen 8.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $934 a month — a 19.1% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.9%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$934[2]
Gross yield
19.1%[2]
Cap rate
11.4%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$511[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
20,962[3]
Median household income
$30,232[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
16
Elementary
8
Middle
2
High
4
  • Soulsville Charter School

    High · Grades 6–12 · Memphis-Shelby County Schools

    656 students

  • Hamilton School

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Memphis-Shelby County Schools

    654 students

  • Hamilton High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Memphis-Shelby County Schools

    647 students

  • A. B. Hill Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Memphis-Shelby County Schools

    544 students

  • The Excel Center

    High · Grades 9–12 · Memphis-Shelby County Schools

    413 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 yield19.1%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)11.4%
Annual rent$11,205

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$297
Loan principal$47,038
Down payment$11,759
Total interest paid$59,994

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 ratio0.42
Monthly cost to own$389
Monthly rent$934

Owning 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
46th percentile[1]
Rental yield
100th percentile[2]
Property tax
65th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 38106?
The typical home in 38106 is worth $58,797, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 38106?
Home values in 38106 are down 8.1% over the past year, and up 3.8% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 38106?
A typical home in 38106 rents for about $934 a month, a gross rental yield of 19.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 38106?
The effective property tax rate in 38106 is 0.9% — roughly $511 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 38106?
ZIP code 38106 has a population of 20,962 and a median household income of $30,232.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Earle, AR

    Typical home
    $65,252
    Gross yield
  • Memphis, TN

    Typical home
    $71,667
    Gross yield
    15.9%
  • Memphis, TN

    Typical home
    $76,761
    Gross yield
    14.9%
  • Memphis, TN

    Typical home
    $77,020
    Gross yield
  • Memphis, TN

    Typical home
    $91,608
    Gross yield
    14.0%
  • Memphis, TN

    Typical home
    $94,539
    Gross yield
    14.3%

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