38128 ZIP Code
Memphis, Tennessee
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 38128 |
| City/Town: | Memphis |
| County: | Shelby |
| State: | Tennessee |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 44,400 |
| Median Household Income: | $40,497 |
| Per Capita Income: | $31,550 |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,581 |
| Median Home Value: | $111,100 |
| Land Area: | 23.6 sq miles
61.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
0.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.2246, -89.9267 |
Population Information (38128 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 44,400 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 19,969 | 45.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 24,431 | 55.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 30.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,443 | 7.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 4,604 | 10.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,683 | 8.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,483 | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,493 | 7.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,882 | 17.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,755 | 10.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,311 | 9.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,200 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,552 | 5.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,011 | 6.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,489 | 3.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 494 | 1.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (38128 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $111,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,069 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 18,581 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 15,818 | 85.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,763 | 14.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,610 | 41.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 9,208 | 58.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (38128 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 26,694 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 869 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,839 | 10.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 10,769 | 40.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,292 | 23.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,074 | 7.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,550 | 9.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,301 | 4.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 14.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (38128 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $40,497 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $59,173 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $44,636 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $31,550 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (38128 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 21,019 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 19,322 | 92.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,609 | 7.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,305 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,061 | 77.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,320 | 17.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 855 | 4.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 86 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (38128 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 4,900 | 11.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 36,154 | 81.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 24 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 142 | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,509 | 3.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,671 | 3.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,892 | 4.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,827 | 6.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,031 | 4.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 232 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 564 | 1.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (38128 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,461 | 9.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 958 | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,830 | 11.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,339 | 14.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,637 | 16.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,854 | 18.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,775 | 11.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,080 | 6.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 417 | 2.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 467 | 3.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (38128 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 15,409 | 79.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,455 | 12.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 12 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 97 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 235 | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 781 | 4.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (38128 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 21 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 888 | 4.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,608 | 8.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 411 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,716 | 14.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 3,194 | 16.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 91 | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 423 | 2.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,849 | 9.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,213 | 21.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,747 | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 921 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,240 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (38128 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 26.1% | 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 (38128 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 37,794 | 85.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 21,867 | 49.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 19,796 | 44.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 6,278 | 14.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (38128 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,748 | 80.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,932 | 24.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,269 | 14.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,352 | 8.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 285 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 4,400 | 27.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (38128 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,561 | 62.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 312 | 1.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 396 | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 916 | 4.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 2,772 | 14.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,199 | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 876 | 4.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 549 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (38128 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 344 | 1.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,270 | 6.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,541 | 13.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,814 | 15.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 5,505 | 29.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 3,197 | 17.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,776 | 9.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 577 | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 551 | 3.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (38128 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 137 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,544 | 8.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,062 | 27.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 9,445 | 50.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,938 | 10.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 455 | 2.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (38128 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,886 | 30.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 106 | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 10,686 | 67.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 41 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 20 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 51 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 28 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (38128 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,690 | 10.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,127 | 38.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,418 | 34.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,583 | 16.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (38128 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 573 | 8.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,381 | 36.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,726 | 26.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,099 | 16.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 601 | 9.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 139 | 2.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 83 | 1.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 8 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (38128 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,187 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $477 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,069 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.71 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.84 | 2.38 |
Households (38128 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 15,818 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,860 | 24.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,058 | 6.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,605 | 16.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 7,678 | 48.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,077 | 38.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,703 | 23.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.78 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.43 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (38128 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,085 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,722 | 54.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,393 | 31.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 319 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,137 | 8.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 9,488 | 67.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (38128 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 12,289 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 951 | 7.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 933 | 7.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 6,312 | 51.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,138 | 17.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,955 | 15.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (38128 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 30,913 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,810 | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 44,072 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,504 | 14.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 933 | 14.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,779 | 58.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,792 | 27.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (38128 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 38,659 | 87.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,160 | 11.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,799 | 73.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,317 | 25.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,066 | 20.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 44 | 0.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (38128 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 42,834 | 96.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 217 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,566 | 721.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,566 | 721.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,566 | 721.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 26 | 12.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 312 | 143.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,102 | 507.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (38128 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 40,957 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 38,054 | 92.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,903 | 7.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,330 | 5.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 13 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 121 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 439 | 1.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (38128 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 15,818 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,466 | 91.5% | 89.4% |
Memphis, TN38128