38135 ZIP Code
Memphis, Tennessee
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 38135 |
| City/Town: | Memphis |
| County: | Shelby |
| State: | Tennessee |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 30,917 |
| Median Household Income: | $88,987 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,320 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,100 |
| Median Home Value: | $234,000 |
| Land Area: | 12.9 sq miles
33.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.2389, -89.8486 |
Population Information (38135 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 30,917 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,996 | 48.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,921 | 51.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,847 | 6.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,791 | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,205 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,081 | 6.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,670 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,019 | 13.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,894 | 12.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,029 | 13.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,151 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,507 | 8.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,220 | 10.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,097 | 3.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 406 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (38135 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $234,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,517 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,100 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,806 | 97.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 294 | 2.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,826 | 81.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,980 | 18.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (38135 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 21,323 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 358 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 748 | 3.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,084 | 28.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,121 | 19.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,998 | 9.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,003 | 23.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,011 | 14.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 37.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (38135 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $88,987 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $104,310 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $99,786 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,320 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (38135 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 16,419 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 15,431 | 94.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 859 | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,353 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,152 | 78.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,305 | 14.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 974 | 6.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (38135 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,675 | 57.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 11,319 | 36.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 890 | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 369 | 1.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 664 | 2.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 448 | 1.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,043 | 3.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 457 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 156 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 430 | 1.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (38135 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 367 | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 213 | 2.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 521 | 4.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 432 | 4.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 902 | 8.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,883 | 17.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,784 | 16.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,650 | 24.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,176 | 10.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 878 | 8.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (38135 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,723 | 82.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,315 | 8.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 76 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 101 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 714 | 4.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (38135 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 7 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 678 | 4.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,876 | 12.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 245 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,572 | 10.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,613 | 10.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 179 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 987 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,708 | 11.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,698 | 24.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,058 | 6.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,041 | 6.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 769 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (38135 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.2% | 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 (38135 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 28,265 | 91.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 23,528 | 76.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,660 | 28.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,310 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (38135 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,701 | 80.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,174 | 29.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,943 | 27.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 685 | 6.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 78 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 522 | 4.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (38135 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,289 | 92.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 223 | 2.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 62 | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 27 | 0.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 161 | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 304 | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 25 | 0.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 9 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (38135 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 616 | 5.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,087 | 18.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,781 | 34.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,692 | 15.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,053 | 18.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 350 | 3.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 298 | 2.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 138 | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 85 | 0.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (38135 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 68 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 266 | 2.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 630 | 5.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,242 | 47.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,864 | 34.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,030 | 9.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (38135 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,373 | 59.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 104 | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,236 | 39.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 17 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 76 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (38135 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 395 | 3.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,075 | 19.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,420 | 50.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,916 | 27.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (38135 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 189 | 2.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 164 | 1.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,126 | 12.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,831 | 20.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,903 | 32.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,353 | 26.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 191 | 2.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 69 | 0.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (38135 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,604 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $605 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,517 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.90 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.57 | 2.38 |
Households (38135 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,806 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,759 | 62.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,569 | 23.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 973 | 9.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,620 | 24.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,638 | 33.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,283 | 30.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.84 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.21 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (38135 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,910 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,953 | 33.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,970 | 58.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 182 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 742 | 6.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,727 | 31.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (38135 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,221 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 466 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 419 | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,070 | 42.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,643 | 22.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,623 | 22.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (38135 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 23,803 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,008 | 8.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 30,575 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,522 | 11.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 208 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,639 | 46.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,675 | 47.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (38135 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 27,310 | 88.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,363 | 10.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,300 | 68.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,047 | 31.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 387 | 11.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 16 | 0.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (38135 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 28,809 | 93.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 466 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,108 | 452.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,108 | 452.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,108 | 452.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 282 | 60.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 758 | 162.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 46 | 9.9% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 356 | 76.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 75 | 16.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (38135 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 29,070 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 25,734 | 88.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,336 | 11.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 888 | 3.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 517 | 1.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 627 | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,304 | 4.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (38135 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,806 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,323 | 95.5% | 89.4% |
Memphis, TN38135