| ZIP Code | 38125 |
|---|---|
| City | Memphis |
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
| County | Shelby County |
| Area Code | 901 |
| Elevation | 304 ft |
| Latitude | 35.025423 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.789337 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 47157 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.4 yrs ↓ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.75 |
| Below Poverty | 11.1% ▲ 11% above avg |
| College Grads | 48.2% ▲ 24% above avg |
| Unemployment | 9.0% ▲ 85% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 177 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,603 (21.5%) |
| Some College | 1,930 (7.4%) |
| Associates | 5,806 (22.3%) |
| Bachelors | 2,869 (11%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9,703 (37.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $83,184 ▲ 9% above avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $230,400 ▼ 17% below avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,440/mo ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 16,435 |
| Vacant Units | 886 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.75 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 16,435 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 886 |
| Owner Occupied | 52.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 48.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.75 |
ZIP code 38125 is located in Memphis, Tennessee, within Shelby County. With a population of 42,793, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.4 years. Economically, 38125 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $83,184 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 38125 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $230,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,440 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (52.0%) and renters (48.0%). Median home values have increased by 41% since 2019.
The population of 38125 is primarily Black (77.58%). Residents are well-educated — 48.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.1%. Household income has grown by 27% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 38125 stands at 9.0%, which is significantly above the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 38125 in Memphis, TN is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 42,793 residents, a median household income of $83,184, and a median home value of $230,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Tennessee.