38108 ZIP Code
Memphis, Tennessee
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 38108 |
| City/Town: | Memphis |
| County: | Shelby |
| State: | Tennessee |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 17,629 |
| Median Household Income: | $29,757 |
| Per Capita Income: | $26,797 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,926 |
| Median Home Value: | $58,800 |
| Land Area: | 7.6 sq miles
19.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.1769, -89.9640 |
Population Information (38108 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 17,629 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,699 | 49.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,930 | 50.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,807 | 10.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,307 | 7.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,161 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 810 | 4.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,238 | 7.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,387 | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,114 | 12.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,514 | 8.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,496 | 8.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,353 | 7.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,309 | 7.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 633 | 3.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 500 | 2.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (38108 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $58,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $808 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,926 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,560 | 82.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,366 | 17.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,744 | 41.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,816 | 58.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (38108 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,306 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,031 | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,932 | 17.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,088 | 36.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,751 | 24.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 536 | 4.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 625 | 5.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 343 | 3.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 73.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 8.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (38108 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $29,757 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $42,330 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $38,162 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $26,797 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (38108 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,849 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,039 | 88.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 802 | 11.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,349 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,444 | 90.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 268 | 4.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 327 | 5.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (38108 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 3,995 | 22.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 10,606 | 60.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 34 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,570 | 14.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 424 | 2.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,708 | 15.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,705 | 21.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,679 | 15.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 31 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 33 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 962 | 5.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (38108 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,086 | 16.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 885 | 13.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 979 | 14.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 788 | 12.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,052 | 16.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 889 | 13.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 457 | 7.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 204 | 3.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 135 | 2.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 85 | 1.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (38108 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,668 | 77.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 827 | 13.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 160 | 2.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 52 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 103 | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 90 | 1.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (38108 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 15 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,171 | 19.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 515 | 8.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 202 | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 851 | 14.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 524 | 8.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 38 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 259 | 4.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 507 | 8.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 609 | 10.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 916 | 15.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 371 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 61 | 1.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (38108 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 35.7% | 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 (38108 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 13,829 | 78.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,380 | 30.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,144 | 57.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,787 | 21.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (38108 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,047 | 61.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,233 | 34.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,342 | 20.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,013 | 15.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 221 | 3.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,488 | 37.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (38108 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,935 | 74.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 620 | 7.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 463 | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 241 | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 165 | 2.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 279 | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 136 | 1.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 87 | 1.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (38108 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 18 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 17 | 0.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 266 | 3.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 354 | 4.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 75 | 0.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 721 | 9.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,363 | 17.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,669 | 33.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,699 | 21.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 744 | 9.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (38108 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 52 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 830 | 10.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,931 | 37.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,284 | 41.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 774 | 9.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 55 | 0.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (38108 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,412 | 67.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 73 | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,003 | 30.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 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: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 72 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (38108 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,293 | 19.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,759 | 42.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,622 | 24.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 886 | 13.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (38108 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,071 | 39.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,291 | 47.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 101 | 3.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 38 | 1.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 110 | 4.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 66 | 2.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 15 | 0.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 52 | 1.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (38108 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $905 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $400 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $808 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.45 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.83 | 2.38 |
Households (38108 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,560 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,649 | 25.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 898 | 13.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,661 | 25.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,876 | 43.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,978 | 30.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,069 | 31.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.67 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.63 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (38108 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,780 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,374 | 49.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,142 | 31.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 355 | 5.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 471 | 6.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,789 | 41.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (38108 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,629 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 173 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 347 | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,817 | 50.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 723 | 19.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 569 | 15.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (38108 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,934 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 807 | 6.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 17,616 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,037 | 22.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 329 | 8.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,515 | 62.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,193 | 29.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (38108 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,786 | 78.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,310 | 18.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,688 | 81.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 466 | 14.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 116 | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 156 | 4.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (38108 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,932 | 90.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 67 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,697 | 2532.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,697 | 2532.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,697 | 2532.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 5 | 7.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,691 | 2523.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (38108 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,822 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,924 | 81.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,898 | 18.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,836 | 17.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 22 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 40 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (38108 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,560 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,273 | 80.4% | 89.4% |
Memphis, TN38108