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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
$58,194
Median income
$221,900
Median home value
21.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $31,848. 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.2%. The typical home here is valued at $221,900 (10% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,161 monthly, and 66.9% of units 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 7 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 38053, plus 6 more within Shelby County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 38053

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Millington, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38053.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 38053?

39.4

Median Age

46.6%

Male

53.4%

Female

3.5%

Foreign-Born

White 58.9%
African American 28.5%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%

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

$31,848

Per Capita Income

14.3%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

25.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 38053 ranks nationally

Millington, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,194 26th percentile higher than 26% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 57.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.0%

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

What does housing look like?

10,900

Total Housing Units

10,021

Occupied Units

879

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.9%
Renter 33.1%

$221,900

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38053 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 38053 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 38053 ranks #4 of 6 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
38054 Millington, TN 284 4.5 mi
38023 Drummonds, TN 6,146 9.4 mi
38128 Memphis, TN 44,863 8.3 mi
38127 Memphis, TN 45,248 8.2 mi
38135 Memphis, TN 30,657 9.4 mi
38029 Ellendale, TN 80 10.4 mi
38058 Munford, TN 10,236 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Shelby County

38017 standard
Collierville, TN
Pop: 48,642
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

Related Areas

Shelby County Millington, TN Tennessee

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.

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