City

Shelbyville, TN

3 ZIP codes  ·  Bedford County  ·  Tennessee

👥36,422Population
💰$58,899Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂35.7Median Age
🏠$257,700Median Home Value▼ 8% below avg
🎓23.8%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 19% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 66.1%Hispanic: 20.9%Black: 8.5%Asian: 0.6%Other: 3.7%Race
White66.1%
Hispanic20.9%
Black8.5%
Asian0.6%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
8%
25–44
28%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty16.1% ▲ 61% above avg
College Grads23.8% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 19% below avg
No HS Diploma493 (2.4%)
HS Graduate8,657 (42.1%)
Some College3,498 (17%)
Associates3,005 (14.6%)
Bachelors1,257 (6.1%)
Graduate Degree3,638 (17.7%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 42.1%Some College: 17%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 6.1%Graduate: 17.7%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad42.1%
Some College17.0%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors6.1%
Graduate17.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.5%Renter: 37.6%Tenure
Owner62.5%
Renter37.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,899 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$257,700 ▼ 8% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$924/mo
Total Housing Units14,130
Vacant Units715

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
57%
About Shelbyville, TN

Shelbyville is a city in Tennessee, located in Bedford County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 36,422 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.7 years.

Economically, Shelbyville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,899 is below the national average. Approximately 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Shelbyville is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $257,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $924 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Shelbyville is less-educated. 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (66.11%).

Shelbyville, TN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle 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 Shelbyville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37160 36,422 $58,899 $257,700 $924 4.0% 23.8% 62.5%