38116 ZIP Code
Memphis, Tennessee
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 38116 |
| City/Town: | Memphis |
| County: | Shelby |
| State: | Tennessee |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 40,212 |
| Median Household Income: | $42,354 |
| Per Capita Income: | $30,546 |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,477 |
| Median Home Value: | $115,400 |
| Land Area: | 19.6 sq miles
50.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.0323, -90.0089 |
Population Information (38116 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 40,212 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 19,088 | 47.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 21,124 | 52.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,861 | 7.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,318 | 8.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,220 | 8.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,743 | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,283 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,818 | 14.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,604 | 11.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,699 | 9.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,288 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,118 | 7.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,250 | 10.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,690 | 4.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 320 | 0.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (38116 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $115,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $954 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 18,477 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 15,239 | 82.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 3,238 | 17.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,932 | 45.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 8,307 | 54.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (38116 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 25,787 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 913 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,108 | 8.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 9,179 | 35.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,515 | 25.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,803 | 7.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,398 | 13.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,871 | 7.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (38116 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $42,354 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $60,357 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $48,734 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $30,546 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (38116 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 18,586 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 16,057 | 86.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 2,510 | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,679 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,582 | 84.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,107 | 13.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 257 | 1.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 111 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (38116 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 2,246 | 5.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 37,016 | 92.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 60 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 11 | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 171 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 236 | 0.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 472 | 1.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 396 | 1.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 905 | 2.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 580 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 210 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 115 | 0.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (38116 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,507 | 9.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,242 | 8.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,684 | 11.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,862 | 12.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,658 | 17.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,843 | 18.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,264 | 8.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,382 | 9.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 370 | 2.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 427 | 2.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (38116 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,101 | 81.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,256 | 7.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 144 | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 233 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 120 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 684 | 4.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (38116 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 12 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 314 | 2.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,572 | 9.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 628 | 3.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,627 | 10.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 3,871 | 24.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 51 | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 848 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,575 | 9.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,946 | 18.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,146 | 7.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 657 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 810 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (38116 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 28.4% | 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 (38116 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 33,463 | 83.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 20,907 | 52.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 18,088 | 45.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 6,465 | 16.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (38116 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,276 | 74.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,907 | 32.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,006 | 19.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,270 | 8.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 671 | 4.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,377 | 22.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (38116 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,015 | 48.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,139 | 6.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 237 | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 2,932 | 15.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 3,073 | 16.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,225 | 6.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 559 | 3.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 264 | 1.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 33 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (38116 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 199 | 1.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 330 | 1.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 637 | 3.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,114 | 6.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,726 | 20.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 6,015 | 32.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 4,920 | 26.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,290 | 7.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 246 | 1.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (38116 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 435 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,715 | 9.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 6,274 | 34.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,371 | 39.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,211 | 12.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 471 | 2.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (38116 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,383 | 35.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 93 | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 9,533 | 62.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 19 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 48 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 163 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (38116 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,698 | 11.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 7,497 | 49.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,156 | 27.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,888 | 12.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (38116 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 500 | 7.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,033 | 29.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,662 | 38.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 900 | 13.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 465 | 6.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 223 | 3.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 47 | 0.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 102 | 1.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (38116 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,201 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $526 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $954 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.60 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.62 | 2.38 |
Households (38116 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 15,239 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,736 | 24.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,034 | 6.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,361 | 22.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 7,273 | 47.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,808 | 31.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,894 | 32.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.61 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.45 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (38116 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,787 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,926 | 50.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,674 | 33.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 392 | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,107 | 8.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,910 | 57.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (38116 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,596 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 498 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 657 | 6.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,421 | 46.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,458 | 25.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,562 | 16.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (38116 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 29,149 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,991 | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 39,928 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,681 | 14.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 636 | 11.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,259 | 57.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,786 | 31.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (38116 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 35,233 | 87.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,208 | 10.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,180 | 75.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 967 | 23.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 891 | 21.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 61 | 1.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (38116 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 38,761 | 96.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 72 | 0.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,451 | 2015.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,451 | 2015.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,451 | 2015.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 852 | 1183.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 491 | 681.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (38116 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 37,351 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 35,279 | 94.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,072 | 5.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 849 | 2.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 441 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 39 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 743 | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (38116 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 15,239 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,545 | 82.3% | 89.4% |
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