38134 ZIP Code
Memphis, Tennessee
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 38134 |
| City/Town: | Memphis |
| County: | Shelby |
| State: | Tennessee |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 42,789 |
| Median Household Income: | $57,630 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,499 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,548 |
| Median Home Value: | $167,800 |
| Land Area: | 18.6 sq miles
48.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.1745, -89.8608 |
Population Information (38134 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 42,789 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 21,612 | 50.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 21,177 | 49.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,072 | 4.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,025 | 7.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,791 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,256 | 7.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,257 | 7.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,607 | 17.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,571 | 15.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,781 | 11.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,443 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,834 | 4.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,007 | 7.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,578 | 3.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 567 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (38134 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $167,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,106 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,548 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,625 | 94.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 923 | 5.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,138 | 48.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,487 | 51.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (38134 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 28,388 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,466 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,258 | 8.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 9,662 | 34.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7,098 | 25.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,208 | 7.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,818 | 13.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,878 | 6.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (38134 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $57,630 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $69,030 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $61,779 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,499 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (38134 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 21,336 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 20,410 | 95.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 880 | 4.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,744 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 16,766 | 82.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,575 | 12.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,021 | 5.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 48 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (38134 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 18,887 | 44.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 18,667 | 43.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 58 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 684 | 1.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 24 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,108 | 4.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,361 | 5.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,813 | 8.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,584 | 13.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 4,379 | 10.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 57 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 20 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,128 | 2.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (38134 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 780 | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 656 | 4.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,199 | 8.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,360 | 9.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,504 | 17.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,662 | 18.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,089 | 14.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,316 | 15.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 781 | 5.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 278 | 1.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (38134 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 16,768 | 82.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,433 | 7.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 88 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 434 | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,169 | 5.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (38134 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 45 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,564 | 7.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,379 | 11.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 502 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,635 | 12.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 2,447 | 12.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 192 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 905 | 4.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,714 | 8.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,484 | 22.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,670 | 8.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 817 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,056 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (38134 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.1% | 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 (38134 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 33,586 | 78.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 25,862 | 60.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,798 | 29.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 5,425 | 12.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (38134 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,310 | 84.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,559 | 24.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,924 | 20.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 706 | 4.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 284 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,364 | 9.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (38134 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,827 | 56.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 988 | 6.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 193 | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,185 | 7.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 2,495 | 16.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 940 | 6.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 855 | 5.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 65 | 0.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (38134 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 465 | 3.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 730 | 4.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,598 | 10.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 4,363 | 28.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 5,398 | 34.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,604 | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,003 | 6.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 254 | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 133 | 0.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (38134 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 209 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,242 | 14.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,685 | 23.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,225 | 46.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,886 | 12.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 301 | 1.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (38134 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,664 | 38.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 105 | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,619 | 58.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 76 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 161 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (38134 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 753 | 5.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,821 | 39.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,139 | 35.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,912 | 19.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (38134 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 150 | 2.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 515 | 7.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,134 | 29.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,225 | 31.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,801 | 25.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 266 | 3.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 36 | 0.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 11 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (38134 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,306 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $521 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,106 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.87 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.47 | 2.38 |
Households (38134 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,625 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,027 | 34.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,920 | 13.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,965 | 20.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,403 | 36.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,983 | 34.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,555 | 24.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.67 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.40 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (38134 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,853 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 9,058 | 50.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,340 | 35.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 256 | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,624 | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,313 | 41.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (38134 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,340 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 181 | 1.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 698 | 6.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,395 | 42.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,011 | 29.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,055 | 19.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (38134 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 32,492 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,874 | 5.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 39,011 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,552 | 14.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 353 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,962 | 53.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,237 | 40.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (38134 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 36,348 | 84.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,099 | 14.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,021 | 65.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,957 | 32.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 853 | 14.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 121 | 2.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (38134 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 38,558 | 90.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 534 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,231 | 792.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,231 | 792.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,231 | 792.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 6 | 1.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 482 | 90.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,442 | 457.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 11 | 2.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (38134 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 40,717 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 35,111 | 86.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,606 | 13.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,188 | 10.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 132 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 558 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 728 | 1.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (38134 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,625 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,979 | 95.6% | 89.4% |
Memphis, TN38134