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U.S. ZIP Code · TN38128

Shelby County · Memphis, TN-MS-AR

Typical home value

$150,967[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.7%
5-year / yr
+4.6%
10-year / yr
+8.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-46.9%
vs metro
-36.1%
vs state
-43.0%
ZIP 38128 location in TN
Location of ZIP 38128 in TN

Price history

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

The typical home in 38128 is worth $150,967 — 36.1% below the Memphis, TN-MS-AR median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.7%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,290 a month — a 10.3% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.0%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,290[2]
Gross yield
10.3%[2]
Cap rate
6.2%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,502[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
42,162[3]
Median household income
$47,645[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
9
Elementary
5
Middle
2
High
2
  • Craigmont High

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

    867 students

  • Raleigh-Egypt High

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

    733 students

  • Journey Coleman School

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Achievement School District

    630 students

  • Egypt Elementary

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

    501 students

  • Raleigh Egypt Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Memphis-Shelby County Schools

    488 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 yield10.3%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)6.2%
Annual rent$15,481

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$763
Loan principal$120,774
Down payment$30,193
Total interest paid$154,041

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 ratio0.79
Monthly cost to own$1,014
Monthly rent$1,290

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
59th percentile[1]
Rental yield
70th percentile[2]
Property tax
80th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 38128?
The typical home in 38128 is worth $150,967, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 38128?
Home values in 38128 are down 0.7% over the past year, and up 4.6% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 38128?
A typical home in 38128 rents for about $1,290 a month, a gross rental yield of 10.3%.
What is the property tax rate in 38128?
The effective property tax rate in 38128 is 1.0% — roughly $1,502 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 38128?
ZIP code 38128 has a population of 42,162 and a median household income of $47,645.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Ashland, MS

    Typical home
    $150,957
    Gross yield
  • MS

    Typical home
    $151,891
    Gross yield
  • Memphis, TN

    Typical home
    $158,219
    Gross yield
    6.9%
  • Tunica, MS

    Typical home
    $142,857
    Gross yield
  • Bethlehem CDP, MS

    Typical home
    $161,859
    Gross yield
  • Hickory Flat, MS

    Typical home
    $162,804
    Gross yield

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