Zip code 38118: Memphis, Tennessee

Q: What city is zip code 38118?

38118 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 38118 in?

38118 is in Shelby County, Tennessee.

Q: What is the population of 38118?

About 39,107 people live in 38118, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 38118?

The median household income in 38118 is $43,446.

Q: What zip codes are near 38118?

The closest zip codes to 38118 are 38115, 38131, 38141, 38116, 38132.

Residential delivery areaShelby CountyCentral Time

Population

39,107

Median household income

$43K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$108K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,181/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

29.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

30 sq mi

1,284 people/sq mi

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

About 38118

38118 is a suburban zip code in Memphis, Tennessee (Shelby County), covering 30 sq mi of land. About 39,107 people live here, or 1,284 per square mile. The median resident is 29.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $43,446 a year, about 54% of the national median of $80,734. 30.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $107,600, or 2.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 40% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,181 a month.

12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 19.7 minutes each way, and 5% 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 38118 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Residents under 1833.5%
99th
U.S. 22% · TN 22.2%14th of 608 in TN
Poverty rate30.2%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · TN 13.8%40th of 600 in TN
Uninsured rate20.6%
95th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · TN 10%28th of 607 in TN
Unemployment rate9.4%
92nd
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · TN 4.7%63rd of 607 in TN
Housing vacancy18.7%
92nd
U.S. 10.1% · TN 10.2%139th of 602 in TN
Income inequality (Gini)0.493
86th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · TN 0.47680th of 600 in TN
Rent-burdened renters58.6%
79th
U.S. 51.1% · TN 48.8%90th of 584 in TN
Population39,107
66th
U.S. 334,922,499 · TN 7,066,38340th of 608 in TN
Foreign-born residents14.1%
63rd
U.S. 14.1% · TN 6.1%15th of 608 in TN
Self-employed workers9.8%
56th
U.S. 10% · TN 9.8%286th of 607 in TN
Healthcare workers9.8%
55th
U.S. 9.7% · TN 9.6%269th of 607 in TN
Population density1,284/sq mi
48th
U.S. 95/sq mi · TN 171/sq mi80th of 608 in TN
Government workers13.5%
48th
U.S. 14.5% · TN 13.7%340th of 607 in TN
Diversity index43.8
41st
U.S. 61.4 · TN 46.4105th of 608 in TN
Median gross rent$1,181
35th
U.S. $1,413 · TN $1,189124th of 515 in TN
Veterans3.6%
21st
U.S. 6.2% · TN 7.3%547th of 607 in TN
Broadband access86.7%
18th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · TN 89.2%300th of 600 in TN
Tech workers1.2%
17th
U.S. 3.8% · TN 2.8%332nd of 607 in TN
Average commute19.7 min
11th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · TN 25.7 min543rd of 597 in TN
Homeownership rate39.8%
9th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · TN 66.9%579th of 600 in TN
Work from home5.1%
8th
U.S. 15.1% · TN 12.9%466th of 608 in TN
Median earnings per worker$34,589
8th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · TN $45,229527th of 606 in TN
Residents 65 and older9.2%
6th
U.S. 17.2% · TN 17.1%575th of 608 in TN
Median household income$43,446
5th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · TN $69,595527th of 590 in TN
Per capita income$22,369
5th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · TN $39,437557th of 608 in TN
Bachelor's degree or higher12.1%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · TN 31.1%496th of 604 in TN
Median home value$107,600
3rd
U.S. $332,700 · TN $286,700558th of 590 in TN
Median age29.1
3rd
U.S. 38.9 · TN 38.9589th of 608 in TN

Measure	38118	Shelby	TN	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in TN
Residents under 18	33.5%	25.4%	22.2%	22%	99th	14th of 608
Poverty rateWeakness	30.2%	17.8%	13.8%	12.5%	96th	40th of 600
Uninsured rateWeakness	20.6%	12%	10%	8.4%	95th	28th of 607
Unemployment rateWeakness	9.4%	7.2%	4.7%	5.2%	92nd	63rd of 607
Housing vacancy	18.7%	10.3%	10.2%	10.1%	92nd	139th of 602
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.493	0.513	0.476	0.483	86th	80th of 600
Rent-burdened renters	58.6%	54.2%	48.8%	51.1%	79th	90th of 584
Population	39,107	919,173	7,066,383	334,922,499	66th	40th of 608
Foreign-born residents	14.1%	7.9%	6.1%	14.1%	63rd	15th of 608
Self-employed workers	9.8%	8.3%	9.8%	10%	56th	286th of 607
Healthcare workers	9.8%	9.4%	9.6%	9.7%	55th	269th of 607
Population density	1,284/sq mi	1,221/sq mi	171/sq mi	95/sq mi	48th	80th of 608
Government workers	13.5%	13.8%	13.7%	14.5%	48th	340th of 607
Diversity index	43.8	61	46.4	61.4	41st	105th of 608
Median gross rent	$1,181	$1,232	$1,189	$1,413	35th	124th of 515
Veterans	3.6%	5.9%	7.3%	6.2%	21st	547th of 607
Broadband accessWeakness	86.7%	89.6%	89.2%	91%	18th	300th of 600
Tech workers	1.2%	3%	2.8%	3.8%	17th	332nd of 607
Average commuteStrength	19.7 min	22.3 min	25.7 min	26.4 min	11th	543rd of 597
Homeownership rateWeakness	39.8%	54.1%	66.9%	65.2%	9th	579th of 600
Work from home	5.1%	10.8%	12.9%	15.1%	8th	466th of 608
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$34,589	$44,634	$45,229	$49,666	8th	527th of 606
Residents 65 and older	9.2%	14.8%	17.1%	17.2%	6th	575th of 608
Median household incomeWeakness	$43,446	$63,767	$69,595	$80,734	5th	527th of 590
Per capita incomeWeakness	$22,369	$39,083	$39,437	$44,673	5th	557th of 608
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	12.1%	34.3%	31.1%	35.7%	5th	496th of 604
Median home value	$107,600	$249,100	$286,700	$332,700	3rd	558th of 590
Median age	29.1	35.9	38.9	38.9	3rd	589th of 608

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

25%

5–17

18–24

19%

25–34

11%

35–44

45–54

10%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

29.1

Under 18

33.5%

65 and over

9.2%

Race and ethnicity

White5%
Black72%
Hispanic21%
Asian0.8%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.7%
Multiracial1%

Diversity index

43.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

14.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

67.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

83%

Spanish

14%

Other Indo-European

0.4%

Asian / Pacific

0.6%

Other

Households

Households: 13,209
Average household size: 2.9
Family households: 66.3%
Married couples: 28.4%
Living alone: 29.9%
Veterans (of adults): 3.6%
Male / female: 47% / 53%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

25%

$25–50k

32%

$50–75k

19%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

38118

$43,446

Shelby Co.

$63,767

Tennessee

$69,595

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$22,369

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

30.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

3.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.493

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

38118

$107,600

Shelby Co.

$249,100

Tennessee

$286,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

38118

$1,181

Shelby Co.

$1,232

Tennessee

$1,189

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

61%

2–4 units

5–19 units

24%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

0.4%

Housing units: 16,253
Owner-occupied: 39.8%
Vacant: 18.7%
Median year built: 1973
Median rooms: 5.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 58.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 35.6%
Home value to income: 2.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

80%

Carpooled

12%

Transit

0.8%

Walked

0.6%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

39%

20–29

33%

30–44

16%

45–59

60+

Average commute

19.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

9.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

63.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

23%

Office and admin

15%

Healthcare

10%

Production

Construction and repair

Sales

Cleaning and personal care

Management

Food service

Education

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Computer and math

Police and fire

Engineering and science

0.5%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.3%

Arts, media and sports

0.3%

Industries

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

19%

Health care and social assistance

15%

Manufacturing

12%

Retail

10%

Admin, support and management

Construction

Education

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Other services

Wholesale

Finance, insurance and real estate

Professional and technical services

Arts and recreation

0.5%

Agriculture and mining

0.3%

Information

0.3%

Median earnings per worker

$34,589

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

9.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

13.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

7.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	38118	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$44,263	$74,888
Service	$24,437	$26,804
Sales and office	$34,813	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$34,732	$49,199
Production and transportation	$33,415	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

21%

High school

36%

Some college

22%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 78.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 3.2%
Households with broadband: 86.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 65.8%
No internet access: 10.3%
Without health insurance: 20.6%
Limited-English households: 6.1%

Geography

City (USPS): Memphis
State: Tennessee
County: Shelby County
Center point: 35.0351° N, 89.9272° W
Land area: 30 sq mi
Water area: under 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 38118

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
38115	Memphis, TN	3.9 mi	38,491	$45,636	$145,400
38131	Memphis, TN	4.3 mi	0	—	—
38141	Memphis, TN	4.3 mi	23,952	$60,817	$157,900
38116	Memphis, TN	4.6 mi	40,061	$42,183	$138,600
38132	Memphis, TN	4.8 mi	30	—	—
38111	Memphis, TN	5.3 mi	41,934	$52,589	$190,100
38114	Memphis, TN	5.4 mi	20,298	$34,206	$82,000
38119	Memphis, TN	5.6 mi	23,464	$89,289	$296,700
38117	Memphis, TN	5.7 mi	25,776	$85,633	$311,800
38152	Memphis, TN	5.8 mi	438	—	—
38671	Southaven, MS	6.2 mi	37,319	$61,843	$189,000
38120	Memphis, TN	7.4 mi	13,309	$123,538	$460,700

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Questions about 38118

What city is zip code 38118?

38118 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 38118 in?

38118 is in Shelby County, Tennessee.

What is the population of 38118?

About 39,107 people live in 38118, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 38118 in?

38118 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 38118?

The median household income in 38118 is $43,446.

What zip codes are near 38118?

The closest zip codes to 38118 are 38115, 38131, 38141, 38116, 38132.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 38118, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.