Zip code 38128: Memphis, Tennessee

Q: What city is zip code 38128?

38128 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 38128 in?

38128 is in Shelby County, Tennessee.

Q: What is the population of 38128?

About 42,162 people live in 38128, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 38128?

The median household income in 38128 is $47,645.

Q: What zip codes are near 38128?

The closest zip codes to 38128 are 38083, 38124, 38130, 38136, 38137.

Residential delivery areaShelby CountyCentral Time

Population

42,162

Median household income

$48K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$138K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,196/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

31.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

24 sq mi

1,783 people/sq mi

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

About 38128

38128 is a suburban zip code in Memphis, Tennessee (Shelby County), covering 24 sq mi of land. About 42,162 people live here, or 1,783 per square mile. The median resident is 31.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $47,645 a year, 41% below the national median of $80,734. 20% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $138,000, or 2.9 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 $1,196 a month.

14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 23.2 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 38128 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Residents under 1828.6%
93rd
U.S. 22% · TN 22.2%43rd of 608 in TN
Uninsured rate14.7%
88th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · TN 10%92nd of 607 in TN
Poverty rate20%
84th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · TN 13.8%138th of 600 in TN
Rent-burdened renters59%
80th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · TN 48.8%87th of 584 in TN
Unemployment rate6.9%
79th
U.S. 5.2% · TN 4.7%133rd of 607 in TN
Housing vacancy12.2%
79th
U.S. 10.1% · TN 10.2%274th of 602 in TN
Income inequality (Gini)0.465
73rd
U.S. 0.483 · TN 0.476159th of 600 in TN
Population42,162
71st
U.S. 334,922,499 · TN 7,066,38330th of 608 in TN
Government workers16.3%
68th
U.S. 14.5% · TN 13.7%199th of 607 in TN
Healthcare workers9.9%
57th
U.S. 9.7% · TN 9.6%262nd of 607 in TN
Population density1,783/sq mi
55th
U.S. 95/sq mi · TN 171/sq mi59th of 608 in TN
Veterans5.9%
51st
U.S. 6.2% · TN 7.3%426th of 607 in TN
Median gross rent$1,196
36th
U.S. $1,413 · TN $1,189118th of 515 in TN
Diversity index37.4
32nd
U.S. 61.4 · TN 46.4134th of 608 in TN
Average commute23.2 min
31st
U.S. 26.4 min · TN 25.7 min460th of 597 in TN
Foreign-born residents5.2%
30th
U.S. 14.1% · TN 6.1%118th of 608 in TN
Residents 65 and older13.3%
25th
U.S. 17.2% · TN 17.1%519th of 608 in TN
Work from home7.7%
20th
U.S. 15.1% · TN 12.9%356th of 608 in TN
Broadband access87.2%
20th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · TN 89.2%281st of 600 in TN
Self-employed workers7%
19th
U.S. 10% · TN 9.8%468th of 607 in TN
Homeownership rate42.1%
11th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · TN 66.9%575th of 600 in TN
Per capita income$25,644
9th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · TN $39,437505th of 608 in TN
Median earnings per worker$35,103
9th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · TN $45,229513th of 606 in TN
Bachelor's degree or higher14%
8th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · TN 31.1%440th of 604 in TN
Tech workers0.7%
8th
U.S. 3.8% · TN 2.8%401st of 607 in TN
Median household income$47,645
7th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · TN $69,595499th of 590 in TN
Median home value$138,000
7th
U.S. $332,700 · TN $286,700500th of 590 in TN
Median age31.5
7th
U.S. 38.9 · TN 38.9572nd of 608 in TN

Measure	38128	Shelby	TN	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in TN
Residents under 18	28.6%	25.4%	22.2%	22%	93rd	43rd of 608
Uninsured rateWeakness	14.7%	12%	10%	8.4%	88th	92nd of 607
Poverty rateWeakness	20%	17.8%	13.8%	12.5%	84th	138th of 600
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	59%	54.2%	48.8%	51.1%	80th	87th of 584
Unemployment rate	6.9%	7.2%	4.7%	5.2%	79th	133rd of 607
Housing vacancy	12.2%	10.3%	10.2%	10.1%	79th	274th of 602
Income inequality (Gini)	0.465	0.513	0.476	0.483	73rd	159th of 600
Population	42,162	919,173	7,066,383	334,922,499	71st	30th of 608
Government workers	16.3%	13.8%	13.7%	14.5%	68th	199th of 607
Healthcare workers	9.9%	9.4%	9.6%	9.7%	57th	262nd of 607
Population density	1,783/sq mi	1,221/sq mi	171/sq mi	95/sq mi	55th	59th of 608
Veterans	5.9%	5.9%	7.3%	6.2%	51st	426th of 607
Median gross rent	$1,196	$1,232	$1,189	$1,413	36th	118th of 515
Diversity index	37.4	61	46.4	61.4	32nd	134th of 608
Average commute	23.2 min	22.3 min	25.7 min	26.4 min	31st	460th of 597
Foreign-born residents	5.2%	7.9%	6.1%	14.1%	30th	118th of 608
Residents 65 and older	13.3%	14.8%	17.1%	17.2%	25th	519th of 608
Work from home	7.7%	10.8%	12.9%	15.1%	20th	356th of 608
Broadband accessWeakness	87.2%	89.6%	89.2%	91%	20th	281st of 600
Self-employed workers	7%	8.3%	9.8%	10%	19th	468th of 607
Homeownership rateWeakness	42.1%	54.1%	66.9%	65.2%	11th	575th of 600
Per capita incomeWeakness	$25,644	$39,083	$39,437	$44,673	9th	505th of 608
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$35,103	$44,634	$45,229	$49,666	9th	513th of 606
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	14%	34.3%	31.1%	35.7%	8th	440th of 604
Tech workers	0.7%	3%	2.8%	3.8%	8th	401st of 607
Median household incomeWeakness	$47,645	$63,767	$69,595	$80,734	7th	499th of 590
Median home value	$138,000	$249,100	$286,700	$332,700	7th	500th of 590
Median age	31.5	35.9	38.9	38.9	7th	572nd 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

21%

5–17

18–24

17%

25–34

12%

35–44

10%

45–54

10%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

31.5

Under 18

28.6%

65 and over

13.3%

Race and ethnicity

White9%
Black78%
Hispanic9%
Asian0.6%
Native American0.0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.4%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

37.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

5.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

74.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

91%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.5%

Asian / Pacific

0.7%

Other

0.5%

Households

Households: 15,864
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 65.6%
Married couples: 23.5%
Living alone: 30.4%
Veterans (of adults): 5.9%
Male / female: 46% / 54%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

22%

$25–50k

30%

$50–75k

20%

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

38128

$47,645

Shelby Co.

$63,767

Tennessee

$69,595

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$25,644

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

20%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

6.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.465

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

38128

$138,000

Shelby Co.

$249,100

Tennessee

$286,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

38128

$1,196

Shelby Co.

$1,232

Tennessee

$1,189

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

66%

2–4 units

5–19 units

19%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 18,059
Owner-occupied: 42.1%
Vacant: 12.2%
Median year built: 1975
Median rooms: 5.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 59%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 26.9%
Home value to income: 2.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

77%

Carpooled

14%

Transit

0.3%

Walked

0.4%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

30%

20–29

34%

30–44

23%

45–59

60+

Average commute

23.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

6.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

64%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

19%

Office and admin

11%

Healthcare

10%

Cleaning and personal care

Production

Sales

Food service

Construction and repair

Management

Education

Police and fire

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Engineering and science

Computer and math

0.7%

Arts, media and sports

0.5%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.1%

Industries

Retail

16%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

16%

Health care and social assistance

13%

Restaurants and hotels

Education

Admin, support and management

Manufacturing

Public administration

Construction

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Information

Agriculture and mining

0.4%

Median earnings per worker

$35,103

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

16.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	38128	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$47,641	$74,888
Service	$28,169	$26,804
Sales and office	$36,438	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$35,811	$49,199
Production and transportation	$33,237	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

14%

High school

37%

Some college

26%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 86%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 14%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.2%
Households with broadband: 87.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 69%
No internet access: 10.2%
Without health insurance: 14.7%
Limited-English households: 2%

Geography

City (USPS): Memphis
State: Tennessee
County: Shelby County
Center point: 35.2246° N, 89.9267° W
Land area: 24 sq mi
Water area: 0.4 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Memphis80% of zip

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

Zip codes near 38128

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
38083	Millington, TN · PO box	3 mi	—	—	—
38124	Memphis, TN · PO box	3 mi	—	—	—
38130	Memphis, TN · PO box	3 mi	—	—	—
38136	Memphis, TN · PO box	3 mi	—	—	—
38137	Memphis, TN · PO box	3 mi	—	—	—
38145	Memphis, TN · PO box	3 mi	—	—	—
38151	Memphis, TN · PO box	3 mi	—	—	—
38157	Memphis, TN · PO box	3 mi	—	—	—
38161	Memphis, TN · PO box	3 mi	—	—	—
38163	Memphis, TN · PO box	3 mi	—	—	—
38166	Memphis, TN · PO box	3 mi	—	—	—
38167	Memphis, TN · PO box	3 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 38128

What city is zip code 38128?

38128 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 38128 in?

38128 is in Shelby County, Tennessee.

What is the population of 38128?

About 42,162 people live in 38128, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 38128 in?

38128 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 38128?

The median household income in 38128 is $47,645.

What zip codes are near 38128?

The closest zip codes to 38128 are 38083, 38124, 38130, 38136, 38137.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 38128, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.