38134 ZIP Code — Memphis, TN
Shelby County, Tennessee
ZIP code 38134 is located in Memphis, Tennessee, within Shelby County. It covers approximately 18.58 square miles and serves a population of 42,789 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 901.
About ZIP code 38134
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $167,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 49%.
Median household income is $57,630.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
42,789
population
18.58
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
38134 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 38134
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38134. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Memphis | Acceptable |
| Memphis | Acceptable |
| Memphis | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
38122 Memphis (3.4 mi)
38120 Memphis (3.8 mi)
38135 Memphis (4.5 mi)
38128 Memphis (4.6 mi)
38133 Memphis (4.6 mi)
38157 Memphis (4.7 mi)
38117 Memphis (5 mi)
38016 Cordova (5.5 mi)
38108 Memphis (5.5 mi)
38018 Cordova (5.8 mi)
38152 Memphis (5.8 mi)
38111 Memphis (6.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 42,789 |
| Population density | 2,303 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 47 |
| County FIPS | 157 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 18.58 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.1771 |
| Longitude | -89.8629 |
| 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 | 50.0% | 48.0% | 45.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.6% | 27.7% | 30.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 11.2% | 17.7% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 1.2% | 6.5% | 5.1% |
Demographics & statistics
42,789
Population
2,303
People per sq mi
34.4
Median age
$57,630
Median household income
$25,909
Per capita income
$167,800
Median home value
$1,106
Median monthly rent
48.8%
Home ownership
13.1%
Poverty rate
4.1%
Unemployment
8,061
Housing units
20.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,047
Under 5
1,025
1,528
5–9
1,497
1,410
10–14
1,381
1,645
15–19
1,611
1,645
20–24
1,612
3,843
25–34
3,764
3,320
35–44
3,251
2,415
45–54
2,366
1,234
55–59
1,209
927
60–64
907
1,519
65–74
1,488
797
75–84
781
286
85+
281
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,251 | 24.0% |
| 18 and over | 32,538 | 76.0% |
| 65 and over | 5,152 | 12.0% |
| Median age | 34.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
40.5%
Black or African American
40.1%
Hispanic or Latino
8.2%
Two or more races
5.1%
Other race
4.5%
Asian
1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,887 | 40.5% |
| Black or African American | 18,667 | 40.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,813 | 8.2% |
| Two or more races | 2,361 | 5.1% |
| Other race | 2,108 | 4.5% |
| Asian | 684 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 58 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 50.0% | 48.0% | 45.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.6% | 27.7% | 30.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 11.2% | 17.7% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 1.2% | 6.5% | 5.1% |
Under $10k
5.3%
$10k–$15k
4.5%
$15k–$25k
8.2%
$25k–$35k
9.3%
$35k–$50k
17.1%
$50k–$75k
18.2%
$75k–$100k
14.3%
$100k–$150k
15.8%
$150k–$200k
5.3%
$200k+
1.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 17.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.3% |
| $200k+ | 1.9% |
| Median income | $57,630 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.1%
$50k–$100k
7.2%
$100k–$150k
29.9%
$150k–$200k
31.2%
$200k–$300k
25.2%
$300k–$500k
3.7%
$500k–$1M
0.5%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $167,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,106 |
| Owner occupied | 48.8% |
| Renter occupied | 51.2% |
| Vacant | 5.9% |
| Single-family detached | 56.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.5% |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.87 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 28.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 34.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 14.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.1% |
| 3 or more | 19.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 38.7% |
| Electricity | 58.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.7% |
| Wood | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,027 | 34.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,230 | 8.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,965 | 20.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,403 | 36.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,983 | 34.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,555 | 24.3% |
| Average household size | 2.67 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 50.7% | 42.9% |
| Married | 35.5% | 33.1% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 7.5% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 13.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.2%
Some HS, no diploma
8.0%
HS graduate
34.0%
Some college, no degree
25.0%
Associate's degree
7.8%
Bachelor's degree
13.4%
Graduate / professional
6.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 181 | 1.8% |
| Kindergarten | 698 | 6.8% |
| Elementary school | 4,395 | 42.5% |
| High school | 3,011 | 29.1% |
| College / grad school | 2,055 | 19.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.0%
Retail trade
12.9%
Transportation & utilities
12.0%
Manufacturing
11.7%
Professional & management
8.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.2%
Construction
7.7%
Public administration
5.2%
Finance & real estate
4.4%
Other services
4.0%
Wholesale trade
2.5%
Information
0.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 26.9% |
| Service | 16.9% |
| Sales & office | 23.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.2% |
| Production & transportation | 22.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.1% |
| Government | 12.6% |
| Self-employed | 5.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.3% |
| Carpool | 7.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Work from home | 5.9% |
| Other means | 2.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.4 |
Poverty
All people
13.1%
Under 18 years
15.5%
18 and over
12.2%
Married-couple families
7.6%
Female-led households
21.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.3% |
| Retirement income | 20.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.8% |
| High blood pressure | 35.7% |
| High cholesterol | 29.8% |
| Diabetes | 11.3% |
| Heart disease | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| Arthritis | 23.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.0% |
| Cancer | 5.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.9% |
| Binge drinking | 14.8% |
| No physical activity | 25.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.2% |
| Depression | 23.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.9% |
| Poor mental health | 17.2% |
| Poor physical health | 10.7% |
| No health insurance | 20.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.2% |
| Visited dentist | 56.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.1% |
| Teeth loss | 16.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,874 | 5.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.2% |
| Under 18 | 3.4% |
| 18–64 years | 12.4% |
| 65 and over | 46.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.3% |
| Public insurance | 32.8% |
| No insurance | 13.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 40,717 | 95.2% |
| Spanish | 2,662 | 6.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,035 | 5.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 257 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 38,558 | 90.1% |
| Born in same state | 38,024 | 88.9% |
| Born in different state | 25,920 | 60.6% |
| Foreign born | 534 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,231 | 9.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,406 | 33.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,000 | 7% |
| Arab | 2,329 | 5.4% |
| Italian | 2,042 | 4.8% |
| English | 178 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 101 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 60 | 0.1% |
| German | 42 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 10 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.2% |
| Internet access | 95.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38134
What city is ZIP code 38134 in?
ZIP code 38134 is primarily assigned to Memphis, Tennessee.
What county is ZIP code 38134 in?
ZIP code 38134 falls within Shelby County, Tennessee.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38134?
The median home value in ZIP code 38134 is $167,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 38134?
ZIP code 38134 has an estimated population of 42,789 residents, with a density of 2,303 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 38134?
The median household income in ZIP code 38134 is $57,630, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 38134 in?
ZIP code 38134 observes the CST timezone.