County ProfileTN
Shelby County
Population: 929,744 · 75 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
929,744
People
Median age
35.9
Housing
Total households
362,741
Income
Median household income
$63,767
Housing
Total housing units
404,333
Employment
Employment rate
59.9%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
34.3%
Healthcare
Insured population
88%
County details
Local time 01:52:10(CT)| Name | Shelby |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 75total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 36 Standard22 PO Box17 Unique |
| Area code | 901 |
| Timezone | Central Time (CT) |
| Coordinates | 35.1845529, -89.8946125 |
| Land area | 752.8 sq miles(1,949.7 km²) |
Map of Shelby county, Tennessee with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Shelby County
Compare the largest cities in Shelby County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 633,104 | $51,736 | 61ZIPs |
| Cordova | 85,408 | — | 3ZIPs |
| Collierville | 51,324 | $138,598 | 2ZIPs |
| Germantown | 41,333 | $149,920 | 3ZIPs |
| Arlington | 14,549 | $135,105 | 1ZIPs |
| Millington | 10,582 | $49,979 | 4ZIPs |
| Ellendale | 81 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Shelby County
Review the most populated postal areas across Shelby County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38017 | Collierville | $138,677 | 55,114 |
| 38016 | Cordova | $76,569 | 48,322 |
| 38002 | Arlington | $116,895 | 44,385 |
| 38128 | Memphis | $47,645 | 43,197 |
| 38109 | Memphis | $37,496 | 42,437 |
| 38134 | Memphis | $60,622 | 41,760 |
| 38125 | Memphis | $86,162 | 40,970 |
| 38127 | Memphis | $36,901 | 40,679 |
| 38111 | Memphis | $52,589 | 40,533 |
| 38115 | Memphis | $45,636 | 40,076 |
| 38118 | Memphis | $43,446 | 39,627 |
| 38116 | Memphis | $42,183 | 39,107 |
| 38018 | Cordova | $90,004 | 37,086 |
| 38135 | Memphis | $97,282 | 29,609 |
| 38117 | Memphis | $85,633 | 27,138 |
| 38053 | Millington | $58,194 | 26,839 |
| 38122 | Memphis | $48,710 | 26,432 |
| 38138 | Germantown | $136,297 | 25,837 |
| 38119 | Memphis | $89,289 | 23,997 |
| 38114 | Memphis | $34,206 | 23,559 |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS