38119 ZIP Code
Memphis, Tennessee
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 38119 |
| City/Town: | Memphis |
| County: | Shelby |
| State: | Tennessee |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 22,990 |
| Median Household Income: | $92,500 |
| Per Capita Income: | $51,349 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,524 |
| Median Home Value: | $255,000 |
| Land Area: | 8.8 sq miles
22.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.0795, -89.8454 |
Population Information (38119 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 22,990 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,866 | 47.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,124 | 52.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 790 | 3.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,354 | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,694 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 905 | 3.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,387 | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,946 | 12.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,366 | 14.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,868 | 12.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,456 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,570 | 6.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,006 | 13.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,300 | 5.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 348 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (38119 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $255,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,252 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,524 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,778 | 92.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 746 | 7.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,837 | 59.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,941 | 40.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (38119 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,860 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 355 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 424 | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,380 | 14.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,950 | 23.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 998 | 5.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,111 | 30.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,642 | 21.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 51.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (38119 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $92,500 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $119,005 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $109,231 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $51,349 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (38119 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,468 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,689 | 94.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 744 | 5.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,428 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,923 | 78.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,029 | 16.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 732 | 5.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (38119 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,436 | 49.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 9,556 | 41.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 56 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 567 | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 577 | 2.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 798 | 3.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 884 | 3.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 864 | 3.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 494 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 11 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 359 | 1.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (38119 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 310 | 3.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 138 | 1.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 407 | 4.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 595 | 6.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 937 | 9.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,665 | 17.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,434 | 14.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,272 | 23.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 675 | 6.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,345 | 13.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (38119 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,010 | 78.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 865 | 6.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 20 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 47 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 128 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,531 | 12.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (38119 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 386 | 3.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,183 | 9.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 246 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,312 | 10.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,488 | 11.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 88 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 917 | 7.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,524 | 12.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,155 | 24.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,060 | 8.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 724 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 606 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (38119 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.5% | 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 (38119 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 21,466 | 93.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 18,171 | 79.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,359 | 27.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,059 | 4.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (38119 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,578 | 87.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,646 | 27.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,988 | 20.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 250 | 2.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 81 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 795 | 8.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (38119 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,666 | 53.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 724 | 6.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 500 | 4.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,024 | 9.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,005 | 9.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 821 | 7.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 703 | 6.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 81 | 0.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (38119 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 61 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 957 | 9.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 740 | 7.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,190 | 11.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,194 | 20.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,148 | 29.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,651 | 15.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 492 | 4.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 59 | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 32 | 0.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (38119 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 104 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,355 | 12.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,831 | 26.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,642 | 25.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,612 | 24.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 980 | 9.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (38119 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,143 | 42.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 39 | 0.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,596 | 57.2% | 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: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (38119 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 157 | 1.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,687 | 37.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,285 | 43.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,649 | 16.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (38119 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 76 | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 174 | 3.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 655 | 11.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 851 | 14.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,859 | 31.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,676 | 28.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 495 | 8.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 51 | 0.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (38119 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,739 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $766 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,252 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.50 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.02 | 2.38 |
Households (38119 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,778 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,347 | 44.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,240 | 12.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,735 | 17.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,222 | 33.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,396 | 24.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,866 | 29.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.31 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.96 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (38119 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,572 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,475 | 28.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,682 | 54.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 134 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,033 | 12.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,356 | 39.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (38119 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,540 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 254 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 215 | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,740 | 49.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 836 | 15.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,495 | 27.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (38119 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,386 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,493 | 8.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 22,525 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,895 | 12.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 237 | 8.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,408 | 48.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,250 | 43.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (38119 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 19,719 | 85.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,077 | 13.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,154 | 70.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 914 | 29.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 716 | 23.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 9 | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (38119 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 21,347 | 92.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 117 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,643 | 1404.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,643 | 1404.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,643 | 1404.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 234 | 200.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 5 | 4.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 671 | 573.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 63 | 53.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (38119 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,200 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 20,681 | 93.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,519 | 6.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 392 | 1.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 325 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 612 | 2.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 190 | 0.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (38119 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,778 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,517 | 97.3% | 89.4% |
Memphis, TN38119