38016 ZIP Code
Cordova, Tennessee
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 38016 |
| City/Town: | Cordova |
| County: | Shelby |
| State: | Tennessee |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 46,394 |
| Median Household Income: | $72,749 |
| Per Capita Income: | $42,295 |
| Total Housing Units: | 20,063 |
| Median Home Value: | $232,200 |
| Land Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.1700, -89.7700 |
Population Information (38016 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 46,394 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 21,947 | 47.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 24,447 | 52.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,340 | 7.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,913 | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,544 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,824 | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,665 | 7.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 8,336 | 18.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,689 | 12.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,696 | 12.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,823 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,528 | 5.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,909 | 8.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,690 | 3.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 437 | 0.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (38016 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $232,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,351 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 20,063 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 18,625 | 92.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,438 | 7.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,879 | 58.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,746 | 41.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (38016 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 31,108 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 343 | 1.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,157 | 3.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,003 | 22.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,962 | 22.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,403 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8,492 | 27.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,748 | 15.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 42.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (38016 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $72,749 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $88,910 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $95,199 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $42,295 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (38016 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 26,010 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 24,603 | 95.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,286 | 5.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,311 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 19,564 | 79.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,135 | 16.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 878 | 3.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 26 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (38016 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,220 | 35.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 24,343 | 52.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 45 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 3,175 | 6.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 27 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 781 | 1.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,803 | 3.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,537 | 3.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,353 | 5.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 821 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 285 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,247 | 2.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (38016 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 873 | 4.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 917 | 4.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 658 | 3.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,073 | 5.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,086 | 11.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 4,072 | 21.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,207 | 11.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,807 | 20.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,132 | 11.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 800 | 4.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (38016 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 19,628 | 79.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 3,003 | 12.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 27 | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 310 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,509 | 6.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (38016 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 13 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 823 | 3.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,357 | 9.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 829 | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,081 | 12.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 2,470 | 10.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 258 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 760 | 3.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,424 | 9.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,087 | 24.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,488 | 10.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,549 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,464 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (38016 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.3% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (38016 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 42,853 | 92.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 36,139 | 77.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,606 | 25.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,332 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (38016 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 15,761 | 84.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,639 | 24.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,726 | 20.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,028 | 5.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 107 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,393 | 7.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (38016 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,901 | 59.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,773 | 8.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 464 | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 867 | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,944 | 9.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 2,275 | 11.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 727 | 3.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 112 | 0.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (38016 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 23 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,792 | 13.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 4,818 | 24.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 6,528 | 32.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 4,074 | 20.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,311 | 6.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 183 | 0.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 222 | 1.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 84 | 0.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 28 | 0.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (38016 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 212 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,992 | 9.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,679 | 23.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,053 | 40.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,255 | 21.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 872 | 4.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (38016 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,735 | 41.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 381 | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 10,362 | 55.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 47 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 19 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 81 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (38016 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 656 | 3.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 7,010 | 37.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 7,273 | 39.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,686 | 19.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (38016 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 117 | 1.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 83 | 0.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 984 | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,375 | 21.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 4,670 | 42.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,366 | 21.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 284 | 2.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (38016 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,655 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $676 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,351 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.73 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.14 | 2.38 |
Households (38016 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 18,625 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,845 | 42.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,159 | 17.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,189 | 17.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,421 | 34.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,394 | 29.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,442 | 23.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.49 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.27 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (38016 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,075 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,867 | 40.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,625 | 50.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 217 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 966 | 5.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,209 | 42.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (38016 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 12,680 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 1,021 | 8.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 492 | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,771 | 37.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,209 | 17.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,187 | 33.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (38016 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 35,792 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,320 | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 46,185 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,746 | 10.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 339 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,684 | 56.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,723 | 36.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (38016 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 39,036 | 84.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,922 | 14.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,969 | 71.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,562 | 22.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 699 | 10.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 391 | 5.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (38016 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 42,079 | 90.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 479 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,315 | 900.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,315 | 900.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,315 | 900.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 312 | 65.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 237 | 49.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,235 | 257.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (38016 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 43,054 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 37,871 | 88.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,183 | 12.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,809 | 4.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 372 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,297 | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 705 | 1.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (38016 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 18,625 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 17,940 | 96.3% | 89.4% |
Cordova, TN38016