38125 ZIP Code
Memphis, Tennessee
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 38125 |
| City/Town: | Memphis |
| County: | Shelby |
| State: | Tennessee |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 43,305 |
| Median Household Income: | $80,116 |
| Per Capita Income: | $44,280 |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,119 |
| Median Home Value: | $205,800 |
| Land Area: | 19.0 sq miles
49.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.0254, -89.7893 |
Population Information (38125 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 43,305 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 19,893 | 45.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 23,412 | 54.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,679 | 6.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,281 | 7.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,198 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,021 | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,293 | 7.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,600 | 17.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,784 | 11.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 6,230 | 14.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,731 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,424 | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,766 | 6.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,148 | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 150 | 0.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (38125 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $205,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,310 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 16,119 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 15,420 | 95.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 699 | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,577 | 55.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,843 | 44.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (38125 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 27,833 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 429 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,427 | 5.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,869 | 21.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,888 | 24.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,104 | 11.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,468 | 23.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,648 | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 36.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (38125 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $80,116 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $95,196 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $89,457 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $44,280 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (38125 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 24,505 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 22,436 | 92.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,845 | 7.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,213 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 18,037 | 80.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,342 | 14.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,026 | 4.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 31 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (38125 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 5,016 | 11.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 33,955 | 78.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 5 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,784 | 4.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,379 | 3.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,166 | 2.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,197 | 5.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,212 | 5.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,389 | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 45 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 75 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 703 | 1.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (38125 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 293 | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 396 | 2.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 519 | 3.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 932 | 6.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,750 | 11.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,791 | 18.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,951 | 19.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,824 | 24.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 902 | 5.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,062 | 6.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (38125 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 18,390 | 82.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,703 | 7.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 101 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 145 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,085 | 9.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (38125 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 10 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 293 | 1.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,690 | 12.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 949 | 4.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,144 | 9.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 4,423 | 19.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 339 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,010 | 4.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,830 | 8.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,645 | 25.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,341 | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 524 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,238 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (38125 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.3% | 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 (38125 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 39,220 | 90.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 30,715 | 70.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,049 | 27.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,804 | 8.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (38125 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,711 | 88.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,544 | 23.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,607 | 16.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 485 | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 142 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,419 | 9.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (38125 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,668 | 66.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 105 | 0.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 37 | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 989 | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,527 | 9.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,810 | 11.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 887 | 5.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 96 | 0.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (38125 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 78 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,919 | 11.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 4,788 | 29.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 4,665 | 28.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,083 | 19.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,125 | 7.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 121 | 0.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 218 | 1.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 122 | 0.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (38125 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 172 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,247 | 13.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,493 | 15.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,180 | 38.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,819 | 23.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,208 | 7.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (38125 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,668 | 43.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 141 | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,569 | 55.6% | 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: | 32 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (38125 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 269 | 1.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,189 | 33.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,407 | 41.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,555 | 23.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (38125 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 290 | 3.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 187 | 2.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,139 | 13.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,471 | 28.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,158 | 36.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 901 | 10.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 405 | 4.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 26 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (38125 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,597 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $580 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,310 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.01 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.55 | 2.38 |
Households (38125 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 15,420 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,167 | 40.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,424 | 15.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,669 | 17.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,758 | 37.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,221 | 33.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,057 | 19.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.80 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.47 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (38125 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,261 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,029 | 46.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,709 | 44.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 174 | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,048 | 6.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 8,691 | 56.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (38125 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 12,257 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 785 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 472 | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,871 | 39.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,708 | 22.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,421 | 27.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (38125 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 31,958 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,293 | 7.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 43,024 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,105 | 9.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 290 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,363 | 57.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,452 | 35.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (38125 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 38,674 | 89.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,146 | 9.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,416 | 82.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 554 | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 478 | 11.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 176 | 4.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (38125 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 40,516 | 93.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 349 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,789 | 799.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,789 | 799.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,789 | 799.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 362 | 103.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 946 | 271.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (38125 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 40,626 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 36,167 | 89.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,459 | 11.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,815 | 4.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 628 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 953 | 2.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,063 | 2.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (38125 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 15,420 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,169 | 98.4% | 89.4% |
Memphis, TN38125