ZIP Code 38002
standardSource:
Arlington · Shelby County · Tennessee
- Population
- 38,927
- Median income
- $116,895
- Median home value
- $399,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 45.8%
- Land area
- 301.5 sq mi
129/sq mi
▲ 53% vs US
higher than 89% of US ZIPs
▲ 44% vs US
higher than 79% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.1
Chicago
ZIP code 38002 in Arlington, Tennessee has a population of 38,927. The median household income is $116,895, which is 53% above the national average. Median home value is $399,300, 44% above the US average. 45.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 38002 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 301.5 square miles in Arlington, Shelby County, Tennessee. The area is home to 38,927 residents, producing a population density of 129 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 38002 against Tennessee and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38002 sits at $116,895 (76% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $51,122. The poverty rate stands at 4.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $399,300 (61% above the state average) with median rent at $1,753 per month, and 83.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38002 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 45.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Shelby County, so you can benchmark 38002 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 38002
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38002.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
82 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
77 establishments
- Construction
Construction
69 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
66 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
53 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 38002, Arlington, 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
38,927
Population
301.5
Area (sq mi)
129
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38002?
40.1
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
6.9%
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?
$116,895
Median Household Income
+76% vs state
$51,122
Per Capita Income
4.7%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
26.8 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?
15,690
Total Housing Units
15,248
Occupied Units
442
Vacant Units
2.86
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$399,300
Median Home Value
+61% vs state
$1,753
Median Rent
2002
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
+1.7%
YoY Change (2024)
195
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+95%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 38002 have increased 1.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +95% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.8% | 137 |
| 2021 | +13.8% | 156 |
| 2022 | +20.1% | 188 |
| 2023 | +2.2% | 192 |
| 2024 | +1.7% | 195 |
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 593 business establishments in ZIP 38002, employing approximately 7,080 people with a combined annual payroll of $354,656,000.
593
Businesses
7,080
Employees
$354.7M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 82 | 13.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 77 | 13.0% |
| Construction | 69 | 11.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 66 | 11.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 53 | 8.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 51 | 8.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 49 | 8.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 34 | 5.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 26 | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 18 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 18 | 3.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 2.9% |
| Information | 12 | 2.0% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 8 | 1.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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