38105 ZIP Code — Memphis, TN

Shelby County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38105 is located in Memphis, Tennessee, within Shelby County. It covers approximately 1.69 square miles and serves a population of 5,215 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 901.

About ZIP code 38105

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $77,000. Renters make up the majority at 90%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $26,250. Poverty affects 33% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 30% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

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 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), diabetes (20%), smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 38105 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.

5,215

population

1.69

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38105 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38105

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38105. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Memphis	Acceptable
Memphis	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38136 Memphis (0.8 mi) 38163 Memphis (0.8 mi) 38166 Memphis (0.8 mi) 38145 Memphis (0.8 mi) 38188 Memphis (0.8 mi) 38159 Memphis (0.8 mi) 38194 Memphis (0.8 mi) 38161 Memphis (0.8 mi) 38150 Memphis (0.8 mi) 38151 Memphis (0.8 mi) 38193 Memphis (0.8 mi) 38148 Memphis (0.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,215
Population density	3,086 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	157

Geography
Land area	1.69 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	35.1522
Longitude	-90.0346
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	74.6%	48.0%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	21.1%	27.7%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	3.8%	17.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.6%	6.5%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

5,215

Population

3,086

People per sq mi

43.1

Median age

$26,250

Median household income

$25,715

Per capita income

$77,000

Median home value

$889

Median monthly rent

10.0%

Home ownership

32.7%

Poverty rate

10.5%

Unemployment

1,132

Housing units

20.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

107

5–9

101

10–14

120

15–19

210

20–24

269

375

25–34

480

314

35–44

402

412

45–54

528

157

55–59

202

203

60–64

259

225

65–74

288

75–84

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	679	13.0%
18 and over	4,536	87.0%
65 and over	698	13.4%
Median age	43.1 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 75.8%

White 14.7%

Two or more races 3.7%

Asian 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Other race 1%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	4,048	75.8%
White	783	14.7%
Two or more races	195	3.7%
Asian	131	2.5%
Hispanic or Latino	125	2.3%
Other race	52	1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	6	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	74.6%	48.0%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	21.1%	27.7%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	3.8%	17.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.6%	6.5%	5.1%

Under $10k 17.8%

$10k–$15k 10.9%

$15k–$25k 21.3%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 12.4%

$50k–$75k 14.7%

$75k–$100k 9.8%

$100k–$150k 4.2%

$150k–$200k 0.5%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	17.8%
$10k–$15k	10.9%
$15k–$25k	21.3%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	12.4%
$50k–$75k	14.7%
$75k–$100k	9.8%
$100k–$150k	4.2%
$150k–$200k	0.5%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$26,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.1%

$50k–$100k 61.9%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k–$300k 6.5%

$300k–$500k 1.9%

$1M+ 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$77,000
Median rent / month	$889
Owner occupied	10.0%
Renter occupied	90.0%
Vacant	20.0%
Single-family detached	18.1%
Large apartment buildings	37.0%
Mobile homes	0.2%
Median rooms	3.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.11

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	10.3%
2000–2009	11.4%
1990–1999	5.9%
1980–1989	5.5%
1970–1979	10.7%
1960–1969	17.1%
1950–1959	16.0%
1940–1949	5.0%
1939 or earlier	17.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	16.8%
1 bedroom	37.5%
2 bedrooms	30.8%
3 bedrooms	12.3%
4 bedrooms	2.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	26.9%
1 vehicle	55.7%
2 vehicles	15.2%
3 or more	2.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.9%
Electricity	73.7%
Propane / LP gas	0.8%
Wood	0.1%
No fuel used	2.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	353	10.9%
Cohabiting couple	94	2.9%
Male householder, no spouse	1,115	34.5%
Female householder, no spouse	1,670	51.7%
Households with children under 18	416	12.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	610	18.9%
Average household size	1.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	57.5%	59.2%
Married	22.2%	14.8%
Separated	4.1%	4.7%
Widowed	4.1%	5.2%
Divorced	12.1%	16.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.0%

Some HS, no diploma 15.3%

HS graduate 30.7%

Some college, no degree 24.1%

Associate's degree 4.4%

Bachelor's degree 12.4%

Graduate / professional 8.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.7%
Bachelor's or higher	20.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	32	3.8%
Kindergarten	100	12.0%
Elementary school	165	19.8%
High school	99	11.9%
College / grad school	438	52.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.6%

Retail trade 14.5%

Transportation & utilities 12.6%

Professional & management 7.8%

Manufacturing 7.3%

Public administration 6.8%

Other services 6.2%

Construction 4.8%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.0%
Service	27.6%
Sales & office	19.2%
Natural resources & construction	3.2%
Production & transportation	17.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.7%
Government	16.0%
Self-employed	1.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.8%
Carpool	10.2%
Public transit	7.1%
Walk	10.0%
Work from home	3.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.9

Poverty

All people 32.7%

Under 18 years 42.3%

18 and over 31.3%

Married-couple families 8.8%

Female-led households 41.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	20.5%
Retirement income	9.1%
Supplemental Security	10.1%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	29.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.9%
High blood pressure	47.5%
High cholesterol	31.5%
Diabetes	20.2%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	5.8%
Asthma	13.0%
Arthritis	28.4%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	4.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.8%
Binge drinking	11.5%
No physical activity	36.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.8%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	29.8%
Poor mental health	19.2%
Poor physical health	16.2%
No health insurance	27.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.3%
Visited dentist	41.2%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	32.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	311	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.8%
Under 18	6.5%
18–64 years	17.4%
65 and over	31.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.5%
Public insurance	45.9%
No insurance	15.6%
Uninsured under 19	5.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,024	96.3%
Spanish	173	3.4%
Other Indo-European	52	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	29	0.6%
Other languages	80	1.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,863	93.3%
Born in same state	4,863	93.3%
Born in different state	3,432	65.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	352	6.7%
Not a US citizen	51	14.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	264	5.1%
French	214	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	162	3.1%
English	53	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	62.0%
Internet access	86.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38105

What city is ZIP code 38105 in?

ZIP code 38105 is primarily assigned to Memphis, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38105 in?

ZIP code 38105 falls within Shelby County, Tennessee.

Is ZIP code 38105 mostly rentals?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 38105 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38105?

33% of residents in ZIP code 38105 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 38105?

Health data for ZIP code 38105 shows elevated rates of obesity (47%) and diabetes (20%) and smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 38105?

The median household income in ZIP code 38105 is $26,250, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 38105 in?

ZIP code 38105 observes the CST timezone.