38117 ZIP Code
Memphis, Tennessee
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 38117 |
| City/Town: | Memphis |
| County: | Shelby |
| State: | Tennessee |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 26,430 |
| Median Household Income: | $91,680 |
| Per Capita Income: | $53,184 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,218 |
| Median Home Value: | $263,100 |
| Land Area: | 9.4 sq miles
24.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.1150, -89.9055 |
Population Information (38117 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 26,430 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,753 | 48.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,677 | 51.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,871 | 7.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,371 | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,236 | 4.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,391 | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,402 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,053 | 15.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,050 | 11.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,525 | 13.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,539 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,743 | 6.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,388 | 9.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,868 | 7.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 993 | 3.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (38117 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $263,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,249 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,218 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,501 | 94.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 717 | 5.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,979 | 78.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,522 | 21.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (38117 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,159 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 264 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 464 | 2.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,671 | 13.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,247 | 16.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 877 | 4.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,489 | 33.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,147 | 26.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 60.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (38117 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $91,680 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $136,370 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $122,701 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $53,184 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (38117 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,357 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,737 | 96.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 473 | 3.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,126 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,474 | 83.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,215 | 8.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 991 | 7.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 57 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (38117 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 21,706 | 82.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,857 | 10.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 74 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 558 | 2.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 566 | 2.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 669 | 2.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 892 | 3.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,397 | 5.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 649 | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 43 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 705 | 2.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (38117 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 291 | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 124 | 1.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 854 | 7.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 618 | 5.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 977 | 8.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,965 | 17.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,298 | 11.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,238 | 19.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,313 | 11.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,823 | 15.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (38117 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,125 | 81.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 942 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 10 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 60 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 117 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,412 | 10.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (38117 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 38 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 722 | 5.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,444 | 10.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 406 | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 878 | 6.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,211 | 8.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 223 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,295 | 9.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,944 | 14.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,468 | 25.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,209 | 8.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 596 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 303 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (38117 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.8% | 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 (38117 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 24,388 | 92.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 20,979 | 79.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,540 | 28.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,835 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (38117 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,931 | 77.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,578 | 31.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,921 | 25.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 400 | 3.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 227 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 763 | 6.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (38117 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,199 | 83.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 704 | 5.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 54 | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 191 | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 187 | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 267 | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 566 | 4.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 50 | 0.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (38117 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 18 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 230 | 1.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 553 | 4.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 316 | 2.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 608 | 5.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,603 | 13.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,507 | 12.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 6,806 | 55.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 400 | 3.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 177 | 1.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (38117 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 88 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 417 | 3.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,736 | 14.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,108 | 58.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,019 | 16.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 850 | 7.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (38117 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,159 | 62.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 155 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,115 | 35.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 35 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 14 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (38117 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 349 | 3.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,921 | 34.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,158 | 44.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,073 | 18.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (38117 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 281 | 3.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 320 | 3.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,084 | 12.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,352 | 15.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,928 | 21.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,372 | 26.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,255 | 14.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 387 | 4.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (38117 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,658 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $756 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,249 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.28 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.32 | 2.38 |
Households (38117 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,501 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,331 | 46.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,965 | 17.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,597 | 13.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,987 | 34.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,941 | 25.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,813 | 33.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.29 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.93 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (38117 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,143 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,349 | 33.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,563 | 54.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 178 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 996 | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,385 | 33.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (38117 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,187 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 384 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 280 | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,880 | 36.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,136 | 21.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,507 | 29.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (38117 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,811 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,365 | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 26,223 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,504 | 9.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 179 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 852 | 34.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,473 | 58.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (38117 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,221 | 87.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,803 | 10.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,053 | 73.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 655 | 23.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 531 | 18.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 95 | 3.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (38117 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 25,117 | 95.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 258 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,313 | 508.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,313 | 508.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,313 | 508.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 151 | 58.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 64 | 24.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 606 | 234.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 8 | 3.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (38117 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,559 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 22,990 | 93.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,569 | 6.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 939 | 3.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 221 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 360 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 49 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (38117 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,501 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,807 | 94.0% | 89.4% |
Memphis, TN38117