City

Arlington, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Shelby County  ·  Tennessee

👥43,868Population
💰$115,478Median HH Income▲ 51% above avg
🎂39.9Median Age
🏠$363,000Median Home Value▲ 30% above avg
🎓55.9%College Grads▲ 44% above avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 46% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.5%Hispanic: 3.2%Black: 19%Asian: 2.1%Other: 2.9%Race
White72.5%
Hispanic3.2%
Black19.0%
Asian2.1%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
22%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.88
Below Poverty4.3% ▼ 57% below avg
College Grads55.9% ▲ 44% above avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 46% below avg
No HS Diploma198 (0.7%)
HS Graduate5,440 (19.9%)
Some College2,831 (10.3%)
Associates3,608 (13.2%)
Bachelors2,495 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree12,795 (46.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 19.9%Some College: 10.3%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 46.8%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad19.9%
Some College10.3%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate46.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83%Renter: 17%Tenure
Owner83.0%
Renter17.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
46%
Over $500k
21%

Financials

Median HH Income$115,478 ▲ 51% above avg
Median Home Value$363,000 ▲ 30% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,695/mo
Total Housing Units15,448
Vacant Units296

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
18%
Over $200k
19%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
32%
2000+
60%
About Arlington, TN

Arlington is a city in Tennessee, located in Shelby County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 43,868 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.9 years.

Economically, Arlington is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $115,478 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Arlington is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $363,000, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,695 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Arlington is well-educated. 55.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (72.49%).

Arlington, TN offers residents above-average earning potential within Tennessee.

ZIP Codes in Arlington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38002 43,868 $115,478 $363,000 $1,695 2.6% 55.9% 83.0%