City

Cordova, TN

3 ZIP codes  ·  Shelby County  ·  Tennessee

👥82,747Population
💰$82,166Median HH Income▲ 8% above avg
🎂37.2Median Age
🏠$258,733Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓51.8%College Grads▲ 34% above avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 33.5%Hispanic: 7.6%Black: 50.2%Asian: 4.7%Other: 3.6%Race
White33.5%
Hispanic7.6%
Black50.2%
Asian4.7%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
29%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty8.6% ▼ 14% below avg
College Grads51.8% ▲ 34% above avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma409 (0.8%)
HS Graduate10,265 (19.3%)
Some College4,939 (9.3%)
Associates10,118 (19%)
Bachelors4,372 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree23,205 (43.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 19.3%Some College: 9.3%Associates: 19%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 43.5%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad19.3%
Some College9.3%
Associates19.0%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate43.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.8%Renter: 39.2%Tenure
Owner60.8%
Renter39.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
42%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,166 ▲ 8% above avg
Median Home Value$258,733 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,494/mo
Total Housing Units35,328
Vacant Units2,748

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
33%
2000+
54%
About Cordova, TN

Cordova is a city in Tennessee, located in Shelby County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 82,747 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.22 years.

Economically, Cordova is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,165 is near the national average. Approximately 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Cordova is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $258,733, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,493 per month. Homeownership is high at 60.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cordova is well-educated. 51.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority Black (50.22%).

Cordova, TN offers residents above-average earning potential within Tennessee. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Cordova
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38016 44,390 $75,719 $261,700 $1,407 5.5% 48.8% 59.1%
38018 38,357 $89,627 $255,300 $1,594 4.3% 55.3% 62.7%