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U.S. ZIP Code · TN38112

Shelby County · Memphis, TN-MS-AR

Typical home value

$129,512[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-11.4%
5-year / yr
+1.6%
10-year / yr
+6.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-54.4%
vs metro
-45.2%
vs state
-51.1%
ZIP 38112 location in TN
Location of ZIP 38112 in TN

Price history

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

The typical home in 38112 is worth $129,512 — 45.2% below the Memphis, TN-MS-AR median. Over the past year, values have fallen 11.4%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,327 a month — a 12.3% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.1%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,327[2]
Gross yield
12.3%[2]
Cap rate
7.4%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.1%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,388[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
16,809[3]
Median household income
$55,207[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
7
Elementary
4
Middle
1
High
0
  • Snowden Elementary/Middle

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

    1,272 students

  • Early Childhood Programs

    Prekindergarten · Grades PK · Memphis-Shelby County Schools

    782 students

  • William Herbert Brewster Elementary School

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

    501 students

  • Exceptional Children Special Placements

    Other · Grades PK–12 · Memphis-Shelby County Schools

    461 students

  • Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Achievement School District

    372 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 yield12.3%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)7.4%
Annual rent$15,930

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$655
Loan principal$103,609
Down payment$25,902
Total interest paid$132,148

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 ratio0.66
Monthly cost to own$878
Monthly rent$1,327

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
10th percentile[1]
Rental yield
86th percentile[2]
Property tax
94th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 38112?
The typical home in 38112 is worth $129,512, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 38112?
Home values in 38112 are down 11.4% over the past year, and up 1.6% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 38112?
A typical home in 38112 rents for about $1,327 a month, a gross rental yield of 12.3%.
What is the property tax rate in 38112?
The effective property tax rate in 38112 is 1.1% — roughly $1,388 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 38112?
ZIP code 38112 has a population of 16,809 and a median household income of $55,207.

#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
    $126,616
    Gross yield
    11.0%
  • West Memphis, AR

    Typical home
    $132,663
    Gross yield
  • Memphis, TN

    Typical home
    $125,683
    Gross yield
    11.8%
  • Memphis, TN

    Typical home
    $136,597
    Gross yield
    11.2%
  • Tunica, MS

    Typical home
    $142,857
    Gross yield
  • Memphis, TN

    Typical home
    $114,493
    Gross yield
    11.1%

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