38122 ZIP Code
Memphis, Tennessee
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 38122 |
| City/Town: | Memphis |
| County: | Shelby |
| State: | Tennessee |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 24,014 |
| Median Household Income: | $45,065 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,509 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,919 |
| Median Home Value: | $94,200 |
| Land Area: | 6.8 sq miles
17.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.1571, -89.9224 |
Population Information (38122 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 24,014 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,480 | 47.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,534 | 52.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 32.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,750 | 11.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,948 | 8.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,975 | 8.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,409 | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,556 | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,282 | 13.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,575 | 14.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,050 | 8.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,313 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,235 | 5.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,802 | 7.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 779 | 3.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 340 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (38122 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $94,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,085 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,919 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,001 | 90.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 918 | 9.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,813 | 53.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,188 | 46.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (38122 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,376 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,628 | 11.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,471 | 10.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,407 | 30.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,598 | 18.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 789 | 5.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,379 | 16.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,104 | 7.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 78.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 24.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (38122 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $45,065 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $57,482 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $46,073 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,509 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (38122 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,779 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,084 | 93.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 695 | 6.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,311 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,373 | 83.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 816 | 8.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 870 | 8.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 25 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (38122 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,417 | 51.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,249 | 17.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 179 | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 631 | 2.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 4,519 | 18.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,015 | 8.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 6,146 | 25.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 7,274 | 30.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 4,645 | 19.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 57 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 34 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,538 | 10.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (38122 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 786 | 8.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 299 | 3.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,476 | 16.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,032 | 11.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,477 | 16.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,401 | 15.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,141 | 12.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,025 | 11.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 199 | 2.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 165 | 1.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (38122 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,738 | 76.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,118 | 11.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 81 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 124 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 136 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 629 | 6.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (38122 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 95 | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,255 | 12.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 688 | 6.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 233 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,495 | 14.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 620 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 89 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 459 | 4.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,003 | 9.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,942 | 19.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,227 | 12.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 788 | 7.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 190 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (38122 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 27.1% | 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 (38122 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 17,819 | 74.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,268 | 46.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,280 | 38.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 6,195 | 25.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (38122 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,970 | 77.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,592 | 28.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,431 | 15.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 474 | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 220 | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,849 | 20.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (38122 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,446 | 75.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 537 | 5.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 189 | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 289 | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 318 | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 398 | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 514 | 5.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 217 | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (38122 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 69 | 0.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 65 | 0.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 195 | 2.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 145 | 1.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,101 | 11.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,548 | 15.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,988 | 40.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 2,088 | 21.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 711 | 7.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (38122 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 9 | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 498 | 5.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,315 | 43.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,159 | 41.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 690 | 7.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 248 | 2.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (38122 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,233 | 58.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 104 | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,581 | 39.8% | 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: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 71 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (38122 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 712 | 7.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,693 | 41.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,891 | 32.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,705 | 18.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (38122 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 627 | 13.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,958 | 40.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 840 | 17.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 539 | 11.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 572 | 11.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 211 | 4.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 45 | 0.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 21 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (38122 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,083 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $411 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,085 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.52 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.83 | 2.38 |
Households (38122 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,001 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,786 | 31.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,444 | 16.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,233 | 24.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,398 | 37.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,005 | 33.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,425 | 26.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.67 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.67 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (38122 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,353 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,638 | 43.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,298 | 39.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 234 | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 768 | 9.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,325 | 39.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (38122 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,035 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 259 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 792 | 13.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,164 | 52.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,076 | 17.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 744 | 12.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (38122 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 16,590 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 651 | 3.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 24,014 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,186 | 13.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 324 | 10.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,671 | 52.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,191 | 37.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (38122 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 21,018 | 87.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,201 | 9.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,766 | 80.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 346 | 15.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 295 | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 89 | 4.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (38122 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,392 | 80.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 176 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,622 | 2626.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,622 | 2626.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,622 | 2626.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 22 | 12.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 215 | 122.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,916 | 2225.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 9 | 5.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (38122 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,264 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,282 | 67.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,982 | 32.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 5,895 | 27.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 40 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 374 | 1.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 673 | 3.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (38122 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,001 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,247 | 91.6% | 89.4% |
Memphis, TN38122