38115 ZIP Code — Memphis, TN

Shelby County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38115 is located in Memphis, Tennessee, within Shelby County. It covers approximately 8.58 square miles and serves a population of 36,574 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 901.

About ZIP code 38115

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 $117,400. Renters make up the majority at 77%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $39,176. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 38115 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

36,574

population

8.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38115 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38115

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38115. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Memphis	Acceptable
Memphis	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38119 Memphis (1.6 mi) 38141 Memphis (3.1 mi) 38118 Memphis (4.1 mi) 38157 Memphis (4.1 mi) 38138 Germantown (4.2 mi) 38138 Germantown (4.2 mi) 38120 Memphis (4.6 mi) 38117 Memphis (4.7 mi) 38125 Memphis (5.1 mi) 38139 Germantown (5.9 mi) 38139 Germantown (5.9 mi) 38152 Memphis (6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	36,574
Population density	4,263 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	157

Geography
Land area	8.58 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	35.0591
Longitude	-89.8603
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	68.5%	48.0%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	24.7%	27.7%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	6.5%	17.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.4%	6.5%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

36,574

Population

4,263

People per sq mi

28.9

Median age

$39,176

Median household income

$22,913

Per capita income

$117,400

Median home value

$1,041

Median monthly rent

22.8%

Home ownership

25.0%

Poverty rate

7.8%

Unemployment

6,650

Housing units

15.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,558

Under 5

1,702

1,439

5–9

1,572

1,339

10–14

1,463

994

15–19

1,087

1,738

20–24

1,900

3,774

25–34

4,125

1,909

35–44

2,086

1,852

45–54

2,025

773

55–59

845

616

60–64

674

893

65–74

977

312

75–84

341

277

85+

303

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	10,484	28.7%
18 and over	26,090	71.3%
65 and over	3,103	8.5%
Median age	28.9 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 78.5%

Hispanic or Latino 7.2%

White 6.2%

Other race 5.2%

Two or more races 2.4%

Asian 0.4%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	30,942	78.5%
Hispanic or Latino	2,836	7.2%
White	2,449	6.2%
Other race	2,040	5.2%
Two or more races	962	2.4%
Asian	158	0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	23	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.5%	48.0%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	24.7%	27.7%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	6.5%	17.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.4%	6.5%	5.1%

Under $10k 11.0%

$10k–$15k 6.1%

$15k–$25k 12.8%

$25k–$35k 13.3%

$35k–$50k 17.3%

$50k–$75k 20.0%

$75k–$100k 9.3%

$100k–$150k 7.9%

$150k–$200k 1.9%

$200k+ 0.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.0%
$10k–$15k	6.1%
$15k–$25k	12.8%
$25k–$35k	13.3%
$35k–$50k	17.3%
$50k–$75k	20.0%
$75k–$100k	9.3%
$100k–$150k	7.9%
$150k–$200k	1.9%
$200k+	0.4%
Median income	$39,176

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.4%

$50k–$100k 26.4%

$100k–$150k 41.3%

$150k–$200k 19.1%

$200k–$300k 6.4%

$300k–$500k 1.2%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$117,400
Median rent / month	$1,041
Owner occupied	22.8%
Renter occupied	77.2%
Vacant	15.4%
Single-family detached	30.7%
Large apartment buildings	8.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	4.4%
1990–1999	11.1%
1980–1989	28.3%
1970–1979	41.5%
1960–1969	9.5%
1950–1959	2.3%
1940–1949	0.5%
1939 or earlier	0.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.0%
1 bedroom	22.9%
2 bedrooms	35.4%
3 bedrooms	30.3%
4 bedrooms	6.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.4%
1 vehicle	51.7%
2 vehicles	26.4%
3 or more	9.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.7%
Electricity	72.1%
Propane / LP gas	0.6%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,588	15.9%
Cohabiting couple	1,412	8.7%
Male householder, no spouse	4,062	25.0%
Female householder, no spouse	8,174	50.3%
Households with children under 18	5,112	31.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,640	16.3%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	59.1%	59.0%
Married	24.6%	17.9%
Separated	3.4%	3.6%
Widowed	1.7%	7.6%
Divorced	11.2%	11.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.6%

Some HS, no diploma 7.6%

HS graduate 35.8%

Some college, no degree 28.1%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 10.7%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.8%
Bachelor's or higher	15.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	625	7.1%
Kindergarten	703	8.0%
Elementary school	4,421	50.1%
High school	1,684	19.1%
College / grad school	1,400	15.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 26.5%

Education & healthcare 15.4%

Retail trade 13.1%

Professional & management 11.1%

Manufacturing 9.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.2%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Construction 4.0%

Wholesale trade 3.8%

Public administration 3.4%

Other services 1.9%

Information 0.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.5%
Service	18.9%
Sales & office	23.4%
Natural resources & construction	5.9%
Production & transportation	36.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.0%
Government	7.9%
Self-employed	2.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.9%
Carpool	13.1%
Public transit	0.8%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.3

Poverty

All people 25.0%

Under 18 years 39.9%

18 and over 19.1%

Married-couple families 5.0%

Female-led households 32.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	17.0%
Retirement income	8.9%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.8%
High blood pressure	39.2%
High cholesterol	26.7%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	5.1%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	12.6%
Arthritis	23.0%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	4.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	12.5%
No physical activity	30.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.4%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	21.4%
Poor mental health	19.1%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	24.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.2%
Visited dentist	49.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	23.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	917	3.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.7%
Under 18	3.1%
18–64 years	7.0%
65 and over	40.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.8%
Public insurance	43.4%
No insurance	17.7%
Uninsured under 19	4.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	33,314	91.1%
Spanish	1,947	5.8%
Other Indo-European	1,810	5.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	24	0.1%
Other languages	76	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	33,919	92.7%
Born in same state	33,419	91.4%
Born in different state	24,393	66.7%
Foreign born	500	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	2,655	7.3%
Not a US citizen	697	26.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,174	3.2%
Italian	425	1.2%
French	337	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	15	0%
German	14	0%
Irish	11	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.4%
Internet access	94.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38115

What city is ZIP code 38115 in?

ZIP code 38115 is primarily assigned to Memphis, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38115 in?

ZIP code 38115 falls within Shelby County, Tennessee.

Is ZIP code 38115 mostly rentals?

77% of occupied units in ZIP code 38115 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38115?

25% of residents in ZIP code 38115 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38115?

The median home value in ZIP code 38115 is $117,400.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 38115?

The median household income in ZIP code 38115 is $39,176, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 38115 in?

ZIP code 38115 observes the CST timezone.