38018 ZIP Code — Cordova, TN
Shelby County, Tennessee
ZIP code 38018 is located in Cordova, Tennessee, within Shelby County. It covers approximately 18.66 square miles and serves a population of 38,338 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 901.
About ZIP code 38018
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 $228,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
Median household income is $82,355.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 45% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
38,338
population
18.66
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
38018 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 38018
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38018. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Cordova | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
38016 Cordova (3 mi)
38138 Germantown (3.8 mi)
38138 Germantown (3.8 mi)
38139 Germantown (3.9 mi)
38139 Germantown (3.9 mi)
38120 Memphis (4 mi)
38133 Memphis (5.2 mi)
38119 Memphis (5.7 mi)
38134 Memphis (5.8 mi)
38157 Memphis (6.9 mi)
38017 Collierville (7.2 mi)
38115 Memphis (7.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 38,338 |
| Population density | 2,055 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 47 |
| County FIPS | 157 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 18.66 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.1366 |
| Longitude | -89.7733 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 901 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.1% | 48.0% | 45.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.2% | 27.7% | 30.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.9% | 17.7% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 6.8% | 6.5% | 5.1% |
Demographics & statistics
38,338
Population
2,055
People per sq mi
36.8
Median age
$82,355
Median household income
$38,956
Per capita income
$228,600
Median home value
$1,512
Median monthly rent
63.0%
Home ownership
9.9%
Poverty rate
5.1%
Unemployment
9,488
Housing units
45.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,306
Under 5
1,366
799
5–9
835
1,592
10–14
1,666
1,533
15–19
1,604
1,026
20–24
1,074
2,485
25–34
2,599
2,725
35–44
2,851
2,369
45–54
2,478
1,148
55–59
1,200
1,431
60–64
1,497
1,507
65–74
1,576
505
75–84
528
312
85+
326
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,653 | 25.2% |
| 18 and over | 28,685 | 74.8% |
| 65 and over | 4,754 | 12.4% |
| Median age | 36.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
44.4%
White
41.7%
Asian
4.9%
Two or more races
4.5%
Hispanic or Latino
3.3%
Other race
1.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 17,621 | 44.4% |
| White | 16,531 | 41.7% |
| Asian | 1,949 | 4.9% |
| Two or more races | 1,804 | 4.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,319 | 3.3% |
| Other race | 433 | 1.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.1% | 48.0% | 45.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.2% | 27.7% | 30.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.9% | 17.7% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 6.8% | 6.5% | 5.1% |
Under $10k
3.3%
$10k–$15k
1.5%
$15k–$25k
5.4%
$25k–$35k
7.8%
$35k–$50k
10.7%
$50k–$75k
17.2%
$75k–$100k
11.7%
$100k–$150k
22.9%
$150k–$200k
10.1%
$200k+
9.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.1% |
| $200k+ | 9.4% |
| Median income | $82,355 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.8%
$50k–$100k
0.6%
$100k–$150k
7.6%
$150k–$200k
25.1%
$200k–$300k
38.0%
$300k–$500k
18.0%
$500k–$1M
7.6%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $228,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,512 |
| Owner occupied | 63.0% |
| Renter occupied | 37.0% |
| Vacant | 4.6% |
| Single-family detached | 78.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.71 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 26.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 34.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 26.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 4.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 13.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 51.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.7% |
| 3 or more | 23.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 51.5% |
| Electricity | 47.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,823 | 48.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 698 | 5.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,131 | 15.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,338 | 31.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,734 | 33.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,291 | 23.5% |
| Average household size | 2.71 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.9% | 34.4% |
| Married | 53.5% | 45.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 6.7% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 11.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.2%
Some HS, no diploma
3.4%
HS graduate
19.8%
Some college, no degree
22.3%
Associate's degree
7.4%
Bachelor's degree
30.2%
Graduate / professional
14.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 45.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 535 | 5.6% |
| Kindergarten | 426 | 4.5% |
| Elementary school | 3,491 | 36.6% |
| High school | 2,832 | 29.7% |
| College / grad school | 2,244 | 23.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.8%
Transportation & utilities
13.1%
Professional & management
11.2%
Manufacturing
9.5%
Retail trade
9.2%
Finance & real estate
8.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.0%
Construction
5.4%
Public administration
5.0%
Other services
4.8%
Information
1.9%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 45.5% |
| Service | 13.4% |
| Sales & office | 21.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.4% |
| Production & transportation | 14.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.9% |
| Government | 12.1% |
| Self-employed | 6.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.1% |
| Carpool | 8.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Work from home | 9.0% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.1 |
Poverty
All people
9.9%
Under 18 years
14.4%
18 and over
8.5%
Married-couple families
3.2%
Female-led households
12.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.1% |
| Retirement income | 19.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.6% |
| High blood pressure | 30.8% |
| High cholesterol | 29.7% |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart disease | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 21.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.0% |
| Cancer | 5.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.0% |
| Binge drinking | 15.7% |
| No physical activity | 18.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.3% |
| Depression | 22.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.2% |
| Poor mental health | 14.9% |
| Poor physical health | 8.1% |
| No health insurance | 14.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.4% |
| Visited dentist | 68.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.6% |
| Teeth loss | 10.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,033 | 7.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.1% |
| Under 18 | 5.6% |
| 18–64 years | 8.8% |
| 65 and over | 26.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.1% |
| Public insurance | 26.8% |
| No insurance | 10.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 10.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 35,666 | 93.0% |
| Spanish | 1,708 | 4.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 816 | 2.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 163 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 606 | 1.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 34,466 | 89.9% |
| Born in same state | 34,096 | 88.9% |
| Born in different state | 21,423 | 55.9% |
| Foreign born | 370 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,872 | 10.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,724 | 44.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,788 | 7.3% |
| Italian | 2,478 | 6.5% |
| Arab | 1,800 | 4.7% |
| Norwegian | 169 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 76 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 55 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 42 | 0.1% |
| German | 7 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.5% |
| Internet access | 98.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38018
What city is ZIP code 38018 in?
ZIP code 38018 is primarily assigned to Cordova, Tennessee.
What county is ZIP code 38018 in?
ZIP code 38018 falls within Shelby County, Tennessee.
What is the population of ZIP code 38018?
ZIP code 38018 has an estimated population of 38,338 residents, with a density of 2,055 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38018?
The median home value in ZIP code 38018 is $228,600.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 38018?
The median household income in ZIP code 38018 is $82,355, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 38018 in?
ZIP code 38018 observes the CST timezone.