38133 ZIP Code — Memphis, TN
Shelby County, Tennessee
ZIP code 38133 is located in Memphis, Tennessee, within Shelby County. It covers approximately 12.99 square miles and serves a population of 21,383 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 901.
About ZIP code 38133
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $214,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
The gap between median ($74,775) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
21,383
population
12.99
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
38133 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 38133
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38133. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Memphis | Acceptable |
| Memphis | Acceptable |
| Memphis | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
38016 Cordova (2.5 mi)
38135 Memphis (3.6 mi)
38134 Memphis (4.6 mi)
38018 Cordova (5.2 mi)
38120 Memphis (6.6 mi)
38002 Arlington (7 mi)
38128 Memphis (7.4 mi)
38122 Memphis (8 mi)
38028 Eads (8.5 mi)
38138 Germantown (8.7 mi)
38138 Germantown (8.7 mi)
38157 Memphis (8.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 21,383 |
| Population density | 1,646 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 47 |
| County FIPS | 157 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 12.99 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.2099 |
| Longitude | -89.7919 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 901 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.2% | 48.0% | 45.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.1% | 27.7% | 30.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.7% | 17.7% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 6.1% | 6.5% | 5.1% |
Demographics & statistics
21,383
Population
1,646
People per sq mi
35.9
Median age
$74,775
Median household income
$38,891
Per capita income
$214,600
Median home value
$1,349
Median monthly rent
70.1%
Home ownership
5.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
Unemployment
5,714
Housing units
32.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
777
Under 5
853
796
5–9
873
728
10–14
799
673
15–19
739
607
20–24
666
1,351
25–34
1,484
1,321
35–44
1,451
1,303
45–54
1,431
641
55–59
704
690
60–64
758
917
65–74
1,006
258
75–84
284
130
85+
143
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,687 | 26.6% |
| 18 and over | 15,696 | 73.4% |
| 65 and over | 2,738 | 12.8% |
| Median age | 35.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
55.3%
Black or African American
25.7%
Hispanic or Latino
6%
Asian
4.9%
Two or more races
4.2%
Other race
3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,578 | 55.3% |
| Black or African American | 5,848 | 25.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,372 | 6% |
| Asian | 1,120 | 4.9% |
| Two or more races | 967 | 4.2% |
| Other race | 835 | 3.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 35 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.2% | 48.0% | 45.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.1% | 27.7% | 30.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.7% | 17.7% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 6.1% | 6.5% | 5.1% |
Under $10k
1.5%
$10k–$15k
0.4%
$15k–$25k
5.4%
$25k–$35k
6.2%
$35k–$50k
16.4%
$50k–$75k
20.3%
$75k–$100k
14.2%
$100k–$150k
19.8%
$150k–$200k
8.2%
$200k+
7.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.2% |
| $200k+ | 7.5% |
| Median income | $74,775 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.4%
$50k–$100k
4.1%
$100k–$150k
19.0%
$150k–$200k
19.8%
$200k–$300k
24.5%
$300k–$500k
24.9%
$500k–$1M
3.8%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $214,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,349 |
| Owner occupied | 70.1% |
| Renter occupied | 29.9% |
| Vacant | 2.7% |
| Single-family detached | 81.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.4% |
| Mobile homes | 5.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.80 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 13.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 32.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 26.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 8.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 53.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 23.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.0% |
| 3 or more | 25.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 48.3% |
| Electricity | 50.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,989 | 50.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 522 | 6.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,442 | 18.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,887 | 24.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,913 | 37.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,861 | 23.7% |
| Average household size | 2.69 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.6% | 32.5% |
| Married | 57.1% | 46.5% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 14.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.2%
Some HS, no diploma
5.9%
HS graduate
27.3%
Some college, no degree
20.8%
Associate's degree
10.0%
Bachelor's degree
21.5%
Graduate / professional
11.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 32.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 386 | 6.6% |
| Kindergarten | 480 | 8.2% |
| Elementary school | 2,417 | 41.5% |
| High school | 1,259 | 21.6% |
| College / grad school | 1,285 | 22.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.1%
Retail trade
11.6%
Professional & management
11.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.2%
Transportation & utilities
8.8%
Construction
8.7%
Public administration
7.8%
Other services
7.0%
Manufacturing
5.1%
Finance & real estate
5.1%
Wholesale trade
3.5%
Information
2.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.3% |
| Service | 15.9% |
| Sales & office | 22.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.2% |
| Production & transportation | 13.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.4% |
| Government | 13.6% |
| Self-employed | 4.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.2% |
| Carpool | 8.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.1% |
| Work from home | 7.2% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.2 |
Poverty
All people
5.3%
Under 18 years
5.9%
18 and over
5.1%
Married-couple families
3.7%
Female-led households
11.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.1% |
| Retirement income | 25.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.9% |
| High blood pressure | 32.6% |
| High cholesterol | 32.2% |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart disease | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 23.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.4% |
| Cancer | 5.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.2% |
| Binge drinking | 15.6% |
| No physical activity | 21.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.5% |
| Depression | 24.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.2% |
| Poor mental health | 16.1% |
| Poor physical health | 9.8% |
| No health insurance | 17.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.9% |
| Visited dentist | 63.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.3% |
| Teeth loss | 13.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,538 | 9.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.2% |
| Under 18 | 3.4% |
| 18–64 years | 6.6% |
| 65 and over | 35.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.0% |
| Public insurance | 28.6% |
| No insurance | 9.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 19,753 | 92.4% |
| Spanish | 1,339 | 6.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 877 | 4.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 426 | 2.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 19,330 | 90.4% |
| Born in same state | 19,245 | 90.0% |
| Born in different state | 12,428 | 58.1% |
| Foreign born | 85 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,053 | 9.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,232 | 60.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,195 | 10.3% |
| Arab | 1,898 | 8.9% |
| Italian | 1,651 | 7.7% |
| English | 226 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 181 | 0.8% |
| Irish | 61 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 19 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.7% |
| Internet access | 96.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38133
What city is ZIP code 38133 in?
ZIP code 38133 is primarily assigned to Memphis, Tennessee.
What county is ZIP code 38133 in?
ZIP code 38133 falls within Shelby County, Tennessee.
Does ZIP code 38133 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 38133 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 38133?
ZIP code 38133 has an estimated population of 21,383 residents, with a density of 1,647 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38133?
The median home value in ZIP code 38133 is $214,600.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 38133?
The median household income in ZIP code 38133 is $74,775, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 38133 in?
ZIP code 38133 observes the CST timezone.