38127 ZIP Code – Memphis, Tennessee
38127 is a ZIP code serving Memphis, Tennessee in Shelby County with a population of approximately 40,565 residents. The median household income is $34,781 — well below the Tennessee average and well below the national average. At $76,600, median home values run well below the national average, with 42.2% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,037 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 83% single-family (increasing), 9% apartments (decreasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 11.5%, which is well above the U.S. rate. About 34.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. About 11.4% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. The median age is 32.3, below the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 38107, 38128, 38108.
ZIP Code 38127 Data
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ZIP 38127 vs. Tennessee vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 38127 | TN Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 40k | 11k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $34k | $60k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $76k | $201k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,037 | $922 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 32.3 | 42.7 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.5% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 34.7% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 11.4% | 22.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 38107 – Memphis
- 38128 – Memphis
- 38108 – Memphis
- 38105 – Memphis
- 38103 – Memphis
- 38112 – Memphis
- 38104 – Memphis
- 38122 – Memphis
- 38053 – Millington
- 38126 – Memphis
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38107 | MEMPHIS | 14,509 | $34,325 |
| 38128 | MEMPHIS | 44,400 | $40,497 |
| 38108 | MEMPHIS | 17,629 | $29,757 |
| 38105 | MEMPHIS | 5,215 | $26,250 |
| 38103 | MEMPHIS | 13,981 | $89,851 |