| ZIP Code | 38134 |
|---|---|
| City | Memphis |
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
| County | Shelby County |
| Area Code | 901 |
| Elevation | 275 ft |
| Latitude | 35.17454 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.860777 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 47157 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.64 |
| Below Poverty | 10.9% ▲ 9% above avg |
| College Grads | 31.8% ▼ 18% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.8% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 645 (2.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,726 (30.6%) |
| Some College | 3,549 (14.1%) |
| Associates | 5,289 (21%) |
| Bachelors | 2,293 (9.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,735 (22.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,172 ▼ 20% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $184,400 ▼ 34% below avg ↑ 48% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,147/mo ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 15,685 |
| Vacant Units | 987 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.64 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 15,685 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 987 |
| Owner Occupied | 49.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 51.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.64 |
ZIP code 38134 is located in Memphis, Tennessee, within Shelby County. With a population of 42,500, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.9 years. Economically, 38134 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $61,172 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 38134 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $184,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,147 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (49.0%) and renters (51.0%). Median home values have increased by 48% since 2019.
The population of 38134 is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 40.8%. Residents are moderately educated — 31.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.9%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 38134 stands at 4.8%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 38134 in Memphis, TN is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 42,500 residents, a median household income of $61,172, and a median home value of $184,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Tennessee.