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Arlington, TN
Town in Shelby County, Tennessee. ZIP codes: 38002.
Population
15,205
Land area
23.8sq mi
People per sq mi
640
ZIP codes
1
Arlington and its ZIP codes
Arlington at a glance
- Arlington is about 3.7 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- It is the 40th most populous of 502 cities and towns in Tennessee.
- Households here earn a median of $135,105 a year, 94% more than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $424,400 (48% above Tennessee) and median rent is $2,164 a month.
Local data for Arlington, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Arlington, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$135,105
Poverty rate
4.9%
Median home value
$424,400
Median rent
$2,164/mo
Homeownership
84.7%
Bachelor's or higher
51.2%
Median age
36.7
Average commute
27.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,943), Irish Americans (1,823), Italian Americans (615).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Shelby County. PPP loans are for Arlington.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$74,117
471,160 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,448
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5.7B
FY 2026, $6,181 per person
PPP loans
$39.5M
1,201 loans, 5,297 jobs reported
How people get to work
Arlington, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.2%
- Carpooled5.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home14.9%
Average one-way commute: 27.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Arlington, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
1,185
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,978
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 30°F
57.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Arlington, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.3%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
9.6%
U.S. 12.1% -2.5 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
ZIP codes in Arlington
1 in or overlapping Arlington. Population shown
Cities near Arlington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LakelandCity | 3.2 mi | 23.5 |
| GallawayCity | 4.6 mi | 5.8 |
| OaklandTown | 5.5 mi | 10.5 |
| BartlettCity | 8.2 mi | 32.3 |
| BradenTown | 8.9 mi | 3.7 |
| MasonTown | 13 mi | 2 |
| AtokaTown | 13 mi | 12.1 |
| MillingtonCity | 14 mi | 22.4 |
| ColliervilleTown | 15 mi | 36.7 |
| MunfordCity | 15 mi | 9.5 |
| GermantownCity | 15 mi | 20 |
| PipertonCity | 15 mi | 27.2 |
| SomervilleTown | 15 mi | 13.6 |
| BrightonTown | 16 mi | 3.2 |
| MemphisCity | 17 mi | 289.8 |
| RossvilleTown | 17 mi | 6.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Arlington, TN in?
- Arlington is in Shelby County, Tennessee.
- What ZIP codes are in Arlington, TN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Arlington include 38002.
- What is the population of Arlington, TN?
- About 15,205 people live in Arlington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Arlington?
- Nearby places include Lakeland (3.2 mi), Gallaway (4.6 mi), Oakland (5.5 mi), Bartlett (8.2 mi), Braden (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023