38109 ZIP Code – Memphis, Tennessee
ZIP code 38109 is a large ZIP code located in Memphis, Tennessee, within Shelby County with a population of approximately 45,204 residents. The median household income of $35,018 is well below the Tennessee average and well below the national average. Median home values of $72,200 are well below the national average, with 55.7% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $959 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 90% single-family (decreasing), 5% apartments (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 16.2%, well above the national average. The poverty rate of 31.6% is well above the U.S. average. About 13.9% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. The median age is 38.5, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 38113, 38680, 38116.
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ZIP 38109 vs. Tennessee vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 38109 | TN Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 45k | 11k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $35k | $60k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $72k | $201k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $959 | $922 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.5 | 42.7 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 16.2% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 31.6% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 13.9% | 22.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 38113 – Memphis
- 38680 – Walls
- 38116 – Memphis
- 38106 – Memphis
- 72301 – West Memphis
- 38637 – Horn Lake
- 38132 – Memphis
- 38126 – Memphis
- 38131 – Memphis
- 38671 – Southaven
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38113 | MEMPHIS | Not provided | Not provided |
| 38680 | WALLS | 6,389 | $65,106 |
| 38116 | MEMPHIS | 40,212 | $42,354 |
| 38106 | MEMPHIS | 23,140 | $29,098 |
| 72301 | WEST MEMPHIS | 24,404 | $41,022 |