Zip code 38127: Memphis, Tennessee

Q: What city is zip code 38127?

38127 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 38127 in?

38127 is in Shelby County, Tennessee.

Q: What is the population of 38127?

About 39,541 people live in 38127, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 38127?

The median household income in 38127 is $36,901.

Q: What zip codes are near 38127?

The closest zip codes to 38127 are 38083, 38124, 38130, 38136, 38137.

Residential delivery areaShelby CountyCentral Time

Population

39,541

Median household income

$37K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$90K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,160/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

30.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

38 sq mi

1,047 people/sq mi

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

About 38127

38127 is a suburban zip code in Memphis, Tennessee (Shelby County), covering 38 sq mi of land. About 39,541 people live here, or 1,047 per square mile. The median resident is 30.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $36,901 a year, about 46% of the national median of $80,734. 37.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $90,300, or 2.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 42% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,160 a month.

11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 21.6 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 38127 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Residents under 1833.6%
99th
U.S. 22% · TN 22.2%13th of 608 in TN
Poverty rate37.7%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · TN 13.8%13th of 600 in TN
Unemployment rate12.5%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · TN 4.7%33rd of 607 in TN
Housing vacancy18.3%
92nd
U.S. 10.1% · TN 10.2%147th of 602 in TN
Healthcare workers13%
88th
U.S. 9.7% · TN 9.6%107th of 607 in TN
Uninsured rate14%
86th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · TN 10%104th of 607 in TN
Rent-burdened renters60.7%
85th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · TN 48.8%71st of 584 in TN
Income inequality (Gini)0.474
78th
U.S. 0.483 · TN 0.476128th of 600 in TN
Population39,541
66th
U.S. 334,922,499 · TN 7,066,38339th of 608 in TN
Government workers14.4%
56th
U.S. 14.5% · TN 13.7%293rd of 607 in TN
Population density1,047/sq mi
44th
U.S. 95/sq mi · TN 171/sq mi91st of 608 in TN
Veterans4.7%
35th
U.S. 6.2% · TN 7.3%498th of 607 in TN
Median gross rent$1,160
33rd
U.S. $1,413 · TN $1,189129th of 515 in TN
Self-employed workers7.5%
26th
U.S. 10% · TN 9.8%442nd of 607 in TN
Work from home8.4%
25th
U.S. 15.1% · TN 12.9%327th of 608 in TN
Average commute21.6 min
21st
U.S. 26.4 min · TN 25.7 min500th of 597 in TN
Residents 65 and older11.9%
17th
U.S. 17.2% · TN 17.1%544th of 608 in TN
Diversity index23.7
16th
U.S. 61.4 · TN 46.4265th of 608 in TN
Tech workers1%
13th
U.S. 3.8% · TN 2.8%361st of 607 in TN
Homeownership rate42.2%
11th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · TN 66.9%574th of 600 in TN
Broadband access84.1%
10th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · TN 89.2%390th of 600 in TN
Foreign-born residents1.5%
9th
U.S. 14.1% · TN 6.1%338th of 608 in TN
Median earnings per worker$35,246
9th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · TN $45,229510th of 606 in TN
Median age30.9
5th
U.S. 38.9 · TN 38.9580th of 608 in TN
Bachelor's degree or higher11%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · TN 31.1%519th of 604 in TN
Median household income$36,901
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · TN $69,595562nd of 590 in TN
Per capita income$18,421
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · TN $39,437588th of 608 in TN
Median home value$90,300
2nd
U.S. $332,700 · TN $286,700575th of 590 in TN

Measure	38127	Shelby	TN	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in TN
Residents under 18	33.6%	25.4%	22.2%	22%	99th	13th of 608
Poverty rateWeakness	37.7%	17.8%	13.8%	12.5%	98th	13th of 600
Unemployment rateWeakness	12.5%	7.2%	4.7%	5.2%	97th	33rd of 607
Housing vacancy	18.3%	10.3%	10.2%	10.1%	92nd	147th of 602
Healthcare workers	13%	9.4%	9.6%	9.7%	88th	107th of 607
Uninsured rateWeakness	14%	12%	10%	8.4%	86th	104th of 607
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	60.7%	54.2%	48.8%	51.1%	85th	71st of 584
Income inequality (Gini)	0.474	0.513	0.476	0.483	78th	128th of 600
Population	39,541	919,173	7,066,383	334,922,499	66th	39th of 608
Government workers	14.4%	13.8%	13.7%	14.5%	56th	293rd of 607
Population density	1,047/sq mi	1,221/sq mi	171/sq mi	95/sq mi	44th	91st of 608
Veterans	4.7%	5.9%	7.3%	6.2%	35th	498th of 607
Median gross rent	$1,160	$1,232	$1,189	$1,413	33rd	129th of 515
Self-employed workers	7.5%	8.3%	9.8%	10%	26th	442nd of 607
Work from home	8.4%	10.8%	12.9%	15.1%	25th	327th of 608
Average commute	21.6 min	22.3 min	25.7 min	26.4 min	21st	500th of 597
Residents 65 and older	11.9%	14.8%	17.1%	17.2%	17th	544th of 608
Diversity index	23.7	61	46.4	61.4	16th	265th of 608
Tech workers	1%	3%	2.8%	3.8%	13th	361st of 607
Homeownership rateWeakness	42.2%	54.1%	66.9%	65.2%	11th	574th of 600
Broadband accessWeakness	84.1%	89.6%	89.2%	91%	10th	390th of 600
Foreign-born residents	1.5%	7.9%	6.1%	14.1%	9th	338th of 608
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$35,246	$44,634	$45,229	$49,666	9th	510th of 606
Median age	30.9	35.9	38.9	38.9	5th	580th of 608
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	11%	34.3%	31.1%	35.7%	3rd	519th of 604
Median household incomeWeakness	$36,901	$63,767	$69,595	$80,734	2nd	562nd of 590
Per capita incomeWeakness	$18,421	$39,083	$39,437	$44,673	2nd	588th of 608
Median home value	$90,300	$249,100	$286,700	$332,700	2nd	575th of 590

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

24%

5–17

18–24

13%

25–34

12%

35–44

11%

45–54

10%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

30.9

Under 18

33.6%

65 and over

11.9%

Race and ethnicity

White8%
Black87%
Hispanic3%
Asian0.2%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0.1%
Other0.2%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

23.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

77.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

93%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.4%

Other

0.2%

Households

Households: 14,427
Average household size: 2.7
Family households: 66.1%
Married couples: 21.5%
Living alone: 30.9%
Veterans (of adults): 4.7%
Male / female: 43% / 57%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

37%

$25–50k

27%

$50–75k

16%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

38127

$36,901

Shelby Co.

$63,767

Tennessee

$69,595

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$18,421

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

37.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

3.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.474

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

38127

$90,300

Shelby Co.

$249,100

Tennessee

$286,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

38127

$1,160

Shelby Co.

$1,232

Tennessee

$1,189

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

78%

2–4 units

5–19 units

11%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

0.2%

Housing units: 17,662
Owner-occupied: 42.2%
Vacant: 18.3%
Median year built: 1966
Median rooms: 5.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 60.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 37.9%
Home value to income: 2.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

74%

Carpooled

15%

Transit

0.9%

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.9%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

35%

20–29

32%

30–44

22%

45–59

60+

Average commute

21.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

12.5%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

56.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

15%

Office and admin

14%

Healthcare

13%

Food service

11%

Production

Sales

Construction and repair

Management

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Education

Police and fire

Computer and math

Engineering and science

0.8%

Legal and social services

0.7%

Arts, media and sports

0.5%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.1%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

16%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

14%

Restaurants and hotels

13%

Retail

11%

Manufacturing

10%

Admin, support and management

Education

Public administration

Other services

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Wholesale

Professional and technical services

Agriculture and mining

0.6%

Information

0.5%

Arts and recreation

0.2%

Median earnings per worker

$35,246

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

7.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

14.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	38127	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$54,297	$74,888
Service	$23,566	$26,804
Sales and office	$33,476	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$32,292	$49,199
Production and transportation	$34,181	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

16%

High school

42%

Some college

25%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 84.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 11%
Graduate or professional degree: 3.6%
Households with broadband: 84.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 67.7%
No internet access: 10.9%
Without health insurance: 14%
Limited-English households: 1.5%

Geography

City (USPS): Memphis
State: Tennessee
County: Shelby County
Center point: 35.2428° N, 90.0268° W
Land area: 38 sq mi
Water area: 0.8 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Memphis50% of zip

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

Zip codes near 38127

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
38083	Millington, TN · PO box	4.2 mi	—	—	—
38124	Memphis, TN · PO box	4.2 mi	—	—	—
38130	Memphis, TN · PO box	4.2 mi	—	—	—
38136	Memphis, TN · PO box	4.2 mi	—	—	—
38137	Memphis, TN · PO box	4.2 mi	—	—	—
38145	Memphis, TN · PO box	4.2 mi	—	—	—
38151	Memphis, TN · PO box	4.2 mi	—	—	—
38157	Memphis, TN · PO box	4.2 mi	—	—	—
38161	Memphis, TN · PO box	4.2 mi	—	—	—
38163	Memphis, TN · PO box	4.2 mi	—	—	—
38166	Memphis, TN · PO box	4.2 mi	—	—	—
38167	Memphis, TN · PO box	4.2 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 38127

What city is zip code 38127?

38127 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 38127 in?

38127 is in Shelby County, Tennessee.

What is the population of 38127?

About 39,541 people live in 38127, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 38127 in?

38127 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 38127?

The median household income in 38127 is $36,901.

What zip codes are near 38127?

The closest zip codes to 38127 are 38083, 38124, 38130, 38136, 38137.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 38127, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.