City

Selmer, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  McNairy County  ·  Tennessee

👥8,398Population
💰$50,108Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂45.1Median Age
🏠$143,500Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓23.8%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 45% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 10.6%Asian: 1.4%Other: 4.4%Race
White83.0%
Hispanic0.6%
Black10.6%
Asian1.4%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
11%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
29%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty16.9% ▲ 69% above avg
College Grads23.8% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 45% below avg
No HS Diploma149 (2.6%)
HS Graduate2,472 (42.9%)
Some College970 (16.8%)
Associates797 (13.8%)
Bachelors486 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree885 (15.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.6%HS Grad: 42.9%Some College: 16.8%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 15.4%Edu
No HS2.6%
HS Grad42.9%
Some College16.8%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate15.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.7%Renter: 25.3%Tenure
Owner74.7%
Renter25.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,108 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$143,500 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$677/mo
Total Housing Units4,162
Vacant Units719

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
56%
About Selmer, TN

Selmer is a city in Tennessee, located in McNairy County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,398 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.1 years.

Economically, Selmer is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,108 is below the national average. Approximately 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Selmer is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $143,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $677 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Selmer is less-educated. 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (82.95%).

Selmer, TN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Tennessee.

ZIP Codes in Selmer
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38375 8,398 $50,108 $143,500 $677 2.7% 23.8% 74.7%