PlainZIP

Collierville, TN · standard

ZIP Code 38017

Shelby County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

48,642
222/sq mi
$138,677
Median income
$495,200
Median home value
61.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Collierville pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 5%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 13%
home value, US ZIPs
222
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38017 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 38017 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Collierville, Shelby County, Tennessee, with 48,642 residents across 219.5 square miles, a density of 222 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 38017 skews affluent, with a median household income of $138,677 (109% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $65,812. The poverty rate stands at 3.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. The typical home here is valued at $495,200 (100% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,609 monthly, and 78.4% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 61.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Shelby County, letting you compare 38017 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 38017

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Collierville, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38017.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 38017, Collierville, 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

48,642

Population

219.5

Area (sq mi)

222

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38017?

41.5

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

12.7%

Foreign-Born

White 67.7%
African American 11.5%
Asian 13.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

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?

$138,677

Median Household Income

+109% vs state

$65,812

Per Capita Income

3.4%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

25.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 38017 ranks nationally

Collierville, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$138,677 Top 5% higher than 95% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 75.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 61.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

21,486

Total Housing Units

20,551

Occupied Units

935

Vacant Units

2.75

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.4%
Renter 21.6%

$495,200

Median Home Value

+100% vs state

$1,609

Median Rent

1998

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

+3.4%

YoY Change (2024)

225

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+125%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 38017 have increased 3.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +125% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.6% 158
2021 +11.1% 176
2022 +15.9% 204
2023 +6.8% 218
2024 +3.4% 225

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 1,372 business establishments in ZIP 38017, employing approximately 25,584 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,976,432,000.

1,372

Businesses

25,584

Employees

$2.0B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 202 14.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 132 9.6%
Health care and social assistance 128 9.3%
Accommodation and food services 121 8.8%
Construction 116 8.4%
Other services (except public administration) 115 8.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 109 7.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 87 6.3%
Finance and insurance 67 4.9%
Wholesale trade 64 4.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 60 4.4%
Transportation and warehousing 58 4.2%
Manufacturing 38 2.8%
Educational services 30 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 24 1.8%
Information 19 1.4%

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 38017 vs 38139 →

ZIP 38017 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38017 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 38017 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 38017 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
38139 Germantown, TN 16,086 6.1 mi
38066 Rossville, TN 2,630 6.7 mi
38028 Eads, TN 6,883 8.0 mi
38138 Germantown, TN 24,045 8.5 mi
38125 Memphis, TN 36,150 8.3 mi
38018 Cordova, TN 35,059 8.1 mi
38016 Cordova, TN 43,079 9.9 mi
38060 Oakland, TN 9,496 12.8 mi
38133 Memphis, TN 20,787 12.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Shelby County

38109 standard
Memphis, TN
Pop: 46,594
38127 standard
Memphis, TN
Pop: 45,248
38128 standard
Memphis, TN
Pop: 44,863
38016 standard
Cordova, TN
Pop: 43,079
38134 standard
Memphis, TN
Pop: 41,948
38111 standard
Memphis, TN
Pop: 41,742

Related Areas

Shelby County Collierville, TN Tennessee

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38017 in? ▼
ZIP code 38017 (Collierville) is located in Shelby County, Tennessee. Shelby County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/shelby-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 38017? ▼
ZIP code 38017 in Collierville, TN has a population of 48,642 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38017? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 38017 is $138,677, which is 82% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38017? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 38017 is $495,200, which is 78% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38017? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 38017 is White at 67.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38017? ▼
ZIP code 38017 has 1,372 business establishments employing approximately 25,584 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38017? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38017 are: Retail trade (202), Professional, scientific, and technical services (132), Health care and social assistance (128). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 38017? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 38017 increased by 3.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 125%. 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 38017? ▼
In ZIP code 38017, 75.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 61.4% 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 38017? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38017 is 25.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 38017? ▼
In ZIP code 38017, approximately 78.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38017? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38017 is 3.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.