Zip code 38107: Memphis, Tennessee

Q: What city is zip code 38107?

38107 is assigned to Memphis, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 38107 in?

38107 is in Shelby County, Tennessee.

Q: What is the population of 38107?

About 13,912 people live in 38107, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 38107?

The median household income in 38107 is $35,265.

Q: What zip codes are near 38107?

The closest zip codes to 38107 are 38105, 37501, 37544, 38101, 38148.

Residential delivery areaShelby CountyCentral Time

Population

13,912

Median household income

$35K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$152K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,073/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

5.5 sq mi

2,553 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 38107

38107 is an urban zip code in Memphis, Tennessee (Shelby County), covering 5.5 sq mi of land. About 13,912 people live here, or 2,553 per square mile. The median resident is 38 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $35,265 a year, about 44% of the national median of $80,734. 30.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $152,000, or 4.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 38% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,073 a month.

24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 22.4 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; office and administrative support; and healthcare.

How 38107 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate11.9%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · TN 4.7%39th of 607 in TN
Poverty rate30.6%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · TN 13.8%38th of 600 in TN
Rent-burdened renters66.2%
94th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · TN 48.8%50th of 584 in TN
Income inequality (Gini)0.520
94th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · TN 0.47650th of 600 in TN
Housing vacancy16.9%
90th
U.S. 10.1% · TN 10.2%169th of 602 in TN
Uninsured rate11.3%
77th
U.S. 8.4% · TN 10%196th of 607 in TN
Population density2,553/sq mi
63rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · TN 171/sq mi38th of 608 in TN
Healthcare workers10.3%
62nd
U.S. 9.7% · TN 9.6%229th of 607 in TN
Median age38
42nd
U.S. 38.9 · TN 38.9465th of 608 in TN
Residents under 1821.2%
42nd
U.S. 22% · TN 22.2%293rd of 608 in TN
Veterans5.2%
41st
U.S. 6.2% · TN 7.3%471st of 607 in TN
Diversity index40.4
37th
U.S. 61.4 · TN 46.4121st of 608 in TN
Residents 65 and older14.5%
34th
U.S. 17.2% · TN 17.1%481st of 608 in TN
Bachelor's degree or higher24.4%
32nd
U.S. 35.7% · TN 31.1%199th of 604 in TN
Government workers11%
27th
U.S. 14.5% · TN 13.7%452nd of 607 in TN
Median gross rent$1,073
26th
U.S. $1,413 · TN $1,189168th of 515 in TN
Average commute22.4 min
25th
U.S. 26.4 min · TN 25.7 min486th of 597 in TN
Work from home8.3%
24th
U.S. 15.1% · TN 12.9%332nd of 608 in TN
Tech workers1.5%
23rd
U.S. 3.8% · TN 2.8%283rd of 607 in TN
Population13,912
21st
U.S. 334,922,499 · TN 7,066,383174th of 608 in TN
Median earnings per worker$38,704
18th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · TN $45,229423rd of 606 in TN
Per capita income$28,065
14th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · TN $39,437440th of 608 in TN
Median home value$152,000
10th
U.S. $332,700 · TN $286,700471st of 590 in TN
Homeownership rate37.9%
8th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · TN 66.9%582nd of 600 in TN
Broadband access81.7%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · TN 89.2%449th of 600 in TN
Foreign-born residents1%
6th
U.S. 14.1% · TN 6.1%399th of 608 in TN
Median household income$35,265
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · TN $69,595567th of 590 in TN
Self-employed workers4.1%
2nd
U.S. 10% · TN 9.8%548th of 607 in TN

Measure	38107	Shelby	TN	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in TN
Unemployment rateWeakness	11.9%	7.2%	4.7%	5.2%	97th	39th of 607
Poverty rateWeakness	30.6%	17.8%	13.8%	12.5%	96th	38th of 600
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	66.2%	54.2%	48.8%	51.1%	94th	50th of 584
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.520	0.513	0.476	0.483	94th	50th of 600
Housing vacancy	16.9%	10.3%	10.2%	10.1%	90th	169th of 602
Uninsured rate	11.3%	12%	10%	8.4%	77th	196th of 607
Population density	2,553/sq mi	1,221/sq mi	171/sq mi	95/sq mi	63rd	38th of 608
Healthcare workers	10.3%	9.4%	9.6%	9.7%	62nd	229th of 607
Median age	38	35.9	38.9	38.9	42nd	465th of 608
Residents under 18	21.2%	25.4%	22.2%	22%	42nd	293rd of 608
Veterans	5.2%	5.9%	7.3%	6.2%	41st	471st of 607
Diversity index	40.4	61	46.4	61.4	37th	121st of 608
Residents 65 and older	14.5%	14.8%	17.1%	17.2%	34th	481st of 608
Bachelor's degree or higher	24.4%	34.3%	31.1%	35.7%	32nd	199th of 604
Government workers	11%	13.8%	13.7%	14.5%	27th	452nd of 607
Median gross rent	$1,073	$1,232	$1,189	$1,413	26th	168th of 515
Average commute	22.4 min	22.3 min	25.7 min	26.4 min	25th	486th of 597
Work from home	8.3%	10.8%	12.9%	15.1%	24th	332nd of 608
Tech workers	1.5%	3%	2.8%	3.8%	23rd	283rd of 607
Population	13,912	919,173	7,066,383	334,922,499	21st	174th of 608
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$38,704	$44,634	$45,229	$49,666	18th	423rd of 606
Per capita incomeWeakness	$28,065	$39,083	$39,437	$44,673	14th	440th of 608
Median home value	$152,000	$249,100	$286,700	$332,700	10th	471st of 590
Homeownership rateWeakness	37.9%	54.1%	66.9%	65.2%	8th	582nd of 600
Broadband accessWeakness	81.7%	89.6%	89.2%	91%	6th	449th of 600
Foreign-born residents	1%	7.9%	6.1%	14.1%	6th	399th of 608
Median household incomeWeakness	$35,265	$63,767	$69,595	$80,734	2nd	567th of 590
Self-employed workers	4.1%	8.3%	9.8%	10%	2nd	548th of 607

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

18%

5–17

18–24

19%

25–34

15%

35–44

11%

45–54

14%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

Under 18

21.2%

65 and over

14.5%

Race and ethnicity

White18%
Black75%
Hispanic3%
Asian0.3%
Native American0.0%
Pacific Islander0.0%
Other0%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

40.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

69.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

96%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.2%

Other

0.7%

Households

Households: 6,925
Average household size: 2
Family households: 39.8%
Married couples: 15.1%
Living alone: 52.5%
Veterans (of adults): 5.2%
Male / female: 47% / 53%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

35%

$25–50k

31%

$50–75k

10%

$75–100k

$100–150k

11%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

38107

$35,265

Shelby Co.

$63,767

Tennessee

$69,595

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$28,065

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

30.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

5.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.520

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

38107

$152,000

Shelby Co.

$249,100

Tennessee

$286,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

38107

$1,073

Shelby Co.

$1,232

Tennessee

$1,189

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

70%

2–4 units

10%

5–19 units

11%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

0.1%

Housing units: 8,332
Owner-occupied: 37.9%
Vacant: 16.9%
Median year built: 1954
Median rooms: 5.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 66.2%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 38.7%
Home value to income: 4.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

77%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10%

10–19

32%

20–29

32%

30–44

20%

45–59

60+

Average commute

22.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

11.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

62.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

14%

Office and admin

13%

Healthcare

10%

Food service

10%

Management

Education

Sales

Cleaning and personal care

Police and fire

Production

Business and finance

Construction and repair

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Engineering and science

Computer and math

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

16%

Education

13%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

11%

Restaurants and hotels

11%

Manufacturing

Admin, support and management

Retail

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Other services

Arts and recreation

Construction

Information

Wholesale

0.7%

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$38,704

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

4.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

11%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

10.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	38107	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$53,166	$74,888
Service	$28,531	$26,804
Sales and office	$37,240	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$43,731	$49,199
Production and transportation	$35,386	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

13%

High school

27%

Some college

29%

Associate's

Bachelor's

13%

Graduate

11%

High school graduate or higher: 86.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 24.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 11.4%
Households with broadband: 81.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 57.2%
No internet access: 13.6%
Without health insurance: 11.3%
Limited-English households: 0.9%

Geography

City (USPS): Memphis
State: Tennessee
County: Shelby County
Center point: 35.1702° N, 90.0234° W
Land area: 5.5 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Memphis100% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 38107

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
38105	Memphis, TN	1.5 mi	5,534	$34,015	$90,200
37501	Memphis, TN · PO box	1.9 mi	—	—	—
37544	Memphis, TN · PO box	2 mi	—	—	—
38101	Memphis, TN · PO box	2 mi	—	—	—
38148	Memphis, TN · PO box	2 mi	—	—	—
38150	Memphis, TN · PO box	2 mi	—	—	—
38159	Memphis, TN · PO box	2 mi	—	—	—
38173	Memphis, TN · PO box	2 mi	—	—	—
38103	Memphis, TN	2.2 mi	14,534	$76,278	$397,300
38104	Memphis, TN	2.8 mi	22,634	$58,117	$317,200
38112	Memphis, TN	3.1 mi	16,809	$55,207	$252,100
38126	Memphis, TN	3.2 mi	5,946	$30,071	$59,300

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Questions about 38107

What city is zip code 38107?

38107 is assigned to Memphis, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 38107 in?

38107 is in Shelby County, Tennessee.

What is the population of 38107?

About 13,912 people live in 38107, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 38107 in?

38107 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 38107?

The median household income in 38107 is $35,265.

What zip codes are near 38107?

The closest zip codes to 38107 are 38105, 37501, 37544, 38101, 38148.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 38107, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.