ZIP Code 37160
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Shelbyville · Bedford County · Tennessee
- Population
- 32,744
- Median income
- $64,800
- Median home value
- $277,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 16.0%
- Land area
- 594.3 sq mi
55/sq mi
▼ 15% vs US
higher than 38% of US ZIPs
▼ 0% vs US
higher than 63% of US ZIPs
Median age 35.6
Chicago
ZIP code 37160 in Shelbyville, Tennessee has a population of 32,744. The median household income is $64,800, which is 15% below the national average. Median home value is $277,700, 0% below the US average. 16.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 37160 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 594.3 square miles in Shelbyville, Bedford County, Tennessee. The area is home to 32,744 residents, producing a population density of 55 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 37160 against Tennessee and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37160 sits at $64,800 (2% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $30,785. The poverty rate stands at 14.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.5%. On housing, the median home value is $277,700 (12% above the state average) with median rent at $1,053 per month, and 65.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37160 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Bedford County, so you can benchmark 37160 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 37160
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37160.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
143 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
88 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
80 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
77 establishments
- Construction
Construction
74 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 37160, Shelbyville, TN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
32,744
Population
594.3
Area (sq mi)
55
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37160?
35.6
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
10.8%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$64,800
Median Household Income
-2% vs state
$30,785
Per Capita Income
14.9%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
27.9 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
14,749
Total Housing Units
14,238
Occupied Units
511
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$277,700
Median Home Value
+12% vs state
$1,053
Median Rent
1988
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+2.4%
YoY Change (2024)
328
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+228%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 37160 have increased 2.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +228% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.1% | 203 |
| 2021 | +16.6% | 237 |
| 2022 | +21.8% | 288 |
| 2023 | +11.1% | 320 |
| 2024 | +2.4% | 328 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 725 business establishments in ZIP 37160, employing approximately 13,120 people with a combined annual payroll of $666,628,000.
725
Businesses
13,120
Employees
$666.6M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 143 | 19.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 88 | 12.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 80 | 11.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 77 | 10.6% |
| Construction | 74 | 10.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 44 | 6.1% |
| Manufacturing | 41 | 5.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 40 | 5.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 32 | 4.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 30 | 4.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 25 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 24 | 3.3% |
| Information | 12 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 0.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.4% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 0.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 37160 vs 37180 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37180 | Unionville, TN | 3,033 | 11.6 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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