38118 ZIP Code
Memphis, Tennessee
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 38118 |
| City/Town: | Memphis |
| County: | Shelby |
| State: | Tennessee |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 39,373 |
| Median Household Income: | $41,830 |
| Per Capita Income: | $28,135 |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,010 |
| Median Home Value: | $90,400 |
| Land Area: | 30.5 sq miles
78.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.0351, -89.9272 |
Population Information (38118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 39,373 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 18,766 | 47.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 20,607 | 52.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 28.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,869 | 9.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 4,052 | 10.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,705 | 9.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,549 | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,883 | 7.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,688 | 17.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,669 | 11.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,765 | 9.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,053 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,837 | 4.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,338 | 5.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 812 | 2.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 153 | 0.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (38118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $90,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,081 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 16,010 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,157 | 82.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,853 | 17.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,053 | 38.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 8,104 | 61.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (38118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 22,315 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,102 | 9.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,520 | 11.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,320 | 37.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,208 | 23.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,535 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,840 | 8.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 790 | 3.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 79.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 11.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (38118 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $41,830 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $58,634 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $46,800 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $28,135 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (38118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 18,308 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 16,202 | 88.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 2,106 | 11.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,891 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,246 | 81.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,670 | 10.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,269 | 7.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (38118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 3,517 | 8.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 30,131 | 76.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 124 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 403 | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,185 | 8.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,013 | 5.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,804 | 12.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 6,425 | 16.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 3,864 | 9.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 127 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 213 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,221 | 5.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (38118 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,368 | 10.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 799 | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,448 | 11.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,623 | 12.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,421 | 18.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,660 | 20.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,423 | 10.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 952 | 7.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 190 | 1.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 273 | 2.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (38118 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,250 | 75.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,155 | 13.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 210 | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 103 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 370 | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 635 | 3.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (38118 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 29 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 761 | 4.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,759 | 10.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 335 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,839 | 11.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 4,010 | 24.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 93 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 444 | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,553 | 9.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,765 | 17.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,330 | 8.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 709 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 575 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (38118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 32.1% | 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 (38118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 31,638 | 80.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,100 | 38.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 20,190 | 51.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 7,410 | 18.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (38118 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,747 | 81.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,926 | 22.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,878 | 14.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,195 | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 325 | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 4,071 | 30.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (38118 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,269 | 57.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 616 | 3.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 367 | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 831 | 5.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 2,127 | 13.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,674 | 10.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 812 | 5.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 263 | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 51 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (38118 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 218 | 1.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 298 | 1.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 883 | 5.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,270 | 7.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 6,663 | 41.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 4,335 | 27.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,928 | 12.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 150 | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 256 | 1.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (38118 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 371 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,241 | 7.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,340 | 27.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,680 | 54.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,162 | 7.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 216 | 1.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (38118 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,464 | 41.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 76 | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,422 | 56.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 66 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 32 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 83 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (38118 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,114 | 8.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,155 | 46.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,994 | 30.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,894 | 14.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (38118 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 568 | 11.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,704 | 53.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,057 | 20.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 288 | 5.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 128 | 2.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 88 | 1.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 160 | 3.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 60 | 1.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (38118 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,059 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $412 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,081 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.66 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.16 | 2.38 |
Households (38118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,157 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,624 | 27.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,229 | 9.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,487 | 18.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,828 | 44.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,147 | 39.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,554 | 19.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.97 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.78 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (38118 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,609 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,583 | 52.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,110 | 32.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 171 | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,253 | 9.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 8,048 | 63.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (38118 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,403 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 804 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 1,120 | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,667 | 49.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,207 | 19.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,605 | 14.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (38118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 25,960 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,332 | 5.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 39,048 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,473 | 11.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 324 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,944 | 65.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,205 | 26.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (38118 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 32,421 | 82.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,215 | 15.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 5,215 | 83.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 830 | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 690 | 11.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 170 | 2.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (38118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 35,225 | 89.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 348 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,148 | 1192.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,148 | 1192.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,148 | 1192.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 19 | 5.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 426 | 122.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,408 | 979.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (38118 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 35,504 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 29,607 | 83.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,897 | 16.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 5,194 | 14.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 36 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 375 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 292 | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (38118 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,157 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,244 | 93.1% | 89.4% |
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