Millington, TN · standard
ZIP Code 38053
Shelby County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 27,932
- 61/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $58,194
- Median income Below-median income area
- $221,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Millington pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 26th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 50%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 61
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38053 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 38053 (Millington, TN) rose +5.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 200.9 in 2023 to 211.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 38053 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Millington, Shelby County, Tennessee, with 27,932 residents across 457.2 square miles, a density of 61 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38053 reports a modest median household income of $58,194 (12% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,848. The poverty rate is 14.3%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $221,900 (10% below the average Tennessee ZIP) and median rent is $1,161; 66.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Shelby County, so 38053 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 38053
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Millington, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38053.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
82 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
60 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
57 establishments
- Construction
Construction
39 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
35 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 38053, Millington, 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
27,932
Population
457.2
Area (sq mi)
61
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38053?
39.4
Median Age
46.6%
Male
53.4%
Female
3.5%
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?
$58,194
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$31,848
Per Capita Income
14.3%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
25.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 38053 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Millington, TN household income vs. every Tennessee ZIP code
Median household income among 593 reporting Tennessee ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$58,194 40th percentile higher than 40% of 593 Tennessee ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
10,900housing units
10,900
Total Housing Units
10,021
Occupied Units
879
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$221,900
Median Home Value
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$1,161
Median Rent
1980
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
+5.1%
YoY Change (2024)
211
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+111%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 38053 have increased 5.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +111% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.6% | 136 |
| 2021 | +12.5% | 153 |
| 2022 | +26.7% | 194 |
| 2023 | +3.5% | 201 |
| 2024 | +5.1% | 211 |
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 429 business establishments in ZIP 38053, employing approximately 5,868 people with a combined annual payroll of $223,571,000.
429
Businesses
5,868
Employees
$223.6M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 82 | 19.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 60 | 14.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 57 | 13.3% |
| Construction | 39 | 9.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 35 | 8.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 32 | 7.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 4.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 20 | 4.7% |
| Manufacturing | 18 | 4.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 4.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 16 | 3.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 3.5% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.2% |
| Information | 4 | 0.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 0.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 38053 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38127
Memphis (38127)
45,248 residents
- 38128
Memphis (38128)
44,863 residents
- 38135
Memphis (38135)
30,657 residents
- 38053
Millington (38053)
27,932 residents
- 38058 10,236
Munford (38058)
10,236 residents
- 38023 6,146
Drummonds (38023)
6,146 residents
- 38054 284
Millington (38054)
284 residents
- 38029 80
Ellendale (38029)
80 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38053 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 38053 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38135
Memphis (38135)
$97,282 median income
- 38058
Munford (38058)
$83,750 median income
- 38023
Drummonds (38023)
$78,568 median income
- 38053
Millington (38053)
$58,194 median income
- 38128
Memphis (38128)
$47,645 median income
- 38127 $36,901
Memphis (38127)
$36,901 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 38053 ranks #4 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 38053, 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 (27,932 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 38053 in?
ZIP code 38053 (Millington) 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 38053?
ZIP code 38053 in Millington, TN has a population of 27,932 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38053?
The median household income in ZIP 38053 is $58,194, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38053?
The median home value in ZIP 38053 is $221,900, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38053?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38053 is White at 58.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38053?
ZIP code 38053 has 429 business establishments employing approximately 5,868 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38053?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38053 are: Retail trade (82), Accommodation and food services (60), Other services (except public administration) (57). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 38053?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 38053 increased by 5.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 111%. 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 38053?
In ZIP code 38053, 57.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.0% 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 38053?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38053 is 25.9 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 38053?
In ZIP code 38053, approximately 66.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38053?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38053 is 14.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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