City

Millington, TN

4 ZIP codes  ·  Shelby County  ·  Tennessee

👥25,488Population
💰$58,548Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂39.7Median Age
🏠$195,100Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓30.5%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 16% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 57.1%Hispanic: 10.3%Black: 26.8%Asian: 1.7%Other: 4%Race
White57.1%
Hispanic10.3%
Black26.8%
Asian1.7%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.05
Below Poverty12.7% ▲ 27% above avg
College Grads30.5% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 16% above avg
No HS Diploma277 (1.8%)
HS Graduate5,617 (35.7%)
Some College2,020 (12.8%)
Associates3,036 (19.3%)
Bachelors1,447 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree3,346 (21.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 35.7%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 19.3%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 21.3%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad35.7%
Some College12.8%
Associates19.3%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate21.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.1%Renter: 33.9%Tenure
Owner66.1%
Renter33.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,548 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$195,100 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,105/mo
Total Housing Units10,674
Vacant Units950

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
53%
About Millington, TN

Millington is a city in Tennessee, located in Shelby County. The city spans 4 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 25,488 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.71 years.

Economically, Millington is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,548 is below the national average. Approximately 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Millington is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $195,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,105 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Millington is moderately educated. 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (57.07%).

Millington, TN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Tennessee. Spread across 4 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Millington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38053 25,352 $58,548 $195,100 $1,105 5.7% 30.4% 66.1%