Shelbyville, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37160
Bedford County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 32,744
- 55/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $64,800
- Median income Near-median income area
- $277,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Shelbyville pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 38th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 37%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 55
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37160 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 37160 (Shelbyville, TN) rose +2.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 319.9 in 2023 to 327.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 37160 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Shelbyville, Bedford County, Tennessee, with 32,744 residents across 594.3 square miles, a density of 55 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 37160 reports a modest median household income of $64,800 (2% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,785. The poverty rate is 14.9%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $277,700 (12% above the average Tennessee ZIP) and median rent is $1,053; 65.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Bedford County, so 37160 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 37160
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shelbyville, TN
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$30,785
Per Capita Income
14.9%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
27.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 37160 ranks nationally
Shelbyville, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$64,800 38th percentile higher than 38% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
14,749housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 37160, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (32,744 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 37160 in?
ZIP code 37160 (Shelbyville) is located in Bedford County, Tennessee. Bedford County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bedford-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37160?
ZIP code 37160 in Shelbyville, TN has a population of 32,744 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37160?
The median household income in ZIP 37160 is $64,800, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37160?
The median home value in ZIP 37160 is $277,700, which is 0% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37160?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37160 is White at 69.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37160?
ZIP code 37160 has 725 business establishments employing approximately 13,120 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37160?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37160 are: Retail trade (143), Health care and social assistance (88), Other services (except public administration) (80). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37160?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37160 increased by 2.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 228%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 37160?
In ZIP code 37160, 56.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 37160?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37160 is 27.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 37160?
In ZIP code 37160, approximately 65.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37160?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37160 is 14.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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