38127 ZIP Code
Memphis, Tennessee
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 38127 |
| City/Town: | Memphis |
| County: | Shelby |
| State: | Tennessee |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 40,565 |
| Median Household Income: | $34,781 |
| Per Capita Income: | $28,127 |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,669 |
| Median Home Value: | $76,600 |
| Land Area: | 37.8 sq miles
97.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.8 sq miles
2.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.2428, -90.0268 |
Population Information (38127 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 40,565 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,879 | 44.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 22,686 | 55.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 31.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,892 | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 4,290 | 10.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,656 | 9.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,470 | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,646 | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,163 | 12.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,277 | 10.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,574 | 11.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,227 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,587 | 6.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,552 | 8.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 846 | 2.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 385 | 0.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (38127 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $76,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,037 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 17,669 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,984 | 79.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 3,685 | 20.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,310 | 45.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,674 | 54.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (38127 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 23,611 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 960 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3,331 | 14.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 9,637 | 40.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,846 | 24.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,189 | 5.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,780 | 7.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 868 | 3.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 81.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 11.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (38127 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $34,781 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $47,838 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $41,689 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $28,127 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (38127 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,740 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,016 | 90.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,490 | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,532 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,336 | 80.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,580 | 11.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 998 | 7.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 102 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (38127 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 4,105 | 10.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 34,636 | 85.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 178 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 706 | 1.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 937 | 2.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 817 | 2.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,271 | 3.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,059 | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 9 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 11 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 192 | 0.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (38127 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,749 | 12.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,436 | 10.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 2,235 | 16.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,624 | 11.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,905 | 13.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,417 | 17.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,112 | 8.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 956 | 6.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 289 | 2.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 261 | 1.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (38127 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,569 | 75.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,042 | 14.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 224 | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 129 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 131 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 752 | 5.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (38127 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 149 | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 562 | 4.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,439 | 10.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 234 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,468 | 10.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 2,063 | 14.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 51 | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 396 | 2.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,353 | 9.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,232 | 23.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,848 | 13.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 659 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 562 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (38127 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 37.4% | 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 (38127 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 33,955 | 83.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,232 | 35.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 22,672 | 55.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 6,367 | 15.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (38127 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,977 | 71.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,361 | 31.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,039 | 14.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,740 | 12.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 348 | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 4,750 | 34.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (38127 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 13,180 | 74.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 210 | 1.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 414 | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 978 | 5.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,890 | 10.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 531 | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 180 | 1.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 254 | 1.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 32 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (38127 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 85 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 352 | 2.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 751 | 4.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 904 | 5.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,552 | 8.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,703 | 21.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 4,752 | 26.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 4,412 | 25.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 687 | 3.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 471 | 2.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (38127 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 169 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 657 | 3.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,143 | 23.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 10,528 | 59.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,855 | 10.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 317 | 1.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (38127 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,126 | 43.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 111 | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,677 | 54.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 15 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 55 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (38127 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,872 | 13.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,622 | 40.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,168 | 29.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,322 | 16.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (38127 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,221 | 19.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 3,392 | 53.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 960 | 15.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 232 | 3.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 375 | 5.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 82 | 1.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 34 | 0.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 14 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (38127 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,000 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $430 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,037 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.59 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.13 | 2.38 |
Households (38127 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,984 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,658 | 26.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 752 | 5.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,936 | 13.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 7,626 | 54.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,264 | 37.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,703 | 26.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.89 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.61 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (38127 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,856 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,069 | 51.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,089 | 34.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 499 | 4.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 960 | 8.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 8,743 | 73.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (38127 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,942 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 563 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 1,503 | 12.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,865 | 49.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,261 | 18.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,750 | 14.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (38127 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 26,850 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,607 | 6.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 40,322 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 7,675 | 19.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 1,167 | 15.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 4,705 | 61.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,803 | 23.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (38127 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 36,364 | 89.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,430 | 8.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,242 | 65.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,052 | 30.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 779 | 22.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 136 | 4.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (38127 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 39,676 | 97.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 238 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 889 | 373.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 889 | 373.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 889 | 373.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 62 | 26.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 690 | 289.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (38127 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 36,673 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 34,638 | 94.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,035 | 5.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,213 | 3.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 523 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 237 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 62 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (38127 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,984 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,315 | 88.1% | 89.4% |
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