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Shelby County
Memphis, TN
38118
38118 ZIP Code — Memphis, TN
Shelby County, Tennessee
ZIP code 38118 is located in
Memphis ,
Tennessee ,
within Shelby County .
It covers approximately 30.47 square miles and serves a population of
39,373 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 901 .
About ZIP code 38118
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 $90,400. Renters make up the majority at 62%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $41,830. Poverty affects 32% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 31% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), diabetes (17%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 38118 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
39,373
Population density
1,292 / sq mi
State FIPS
47
County FIPS
157
Geography
Land area
30.47 sq mi
Water area
0.03 sq mi
Latitude
35.0388
Longitude
-89.9276
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
901
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
66.0%
48.0%
45.7%
$50k – $100k
27.4%
27.7%
30.9%
$100k – $200k
5.6%
17.7%
18.3%
Over $200k
1.0%
6.5%
5.1%
Demographics & statistics
$41,830
Median household income
$1,081
Median monthly rent
11.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 13,413 34.1% 18 and over 25,960 65.9% 65 and over 3,303 8.4% Median age 28.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
68.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Group Count % Black or African American 30,131 68.2% Hispanic or Latino 4,804 10.9% White 3,517 8% Other race 3,185 7.2% Two or more races 2,013 4.6% Asian 403 0.9% American Indian / Alaska Native 124 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
66.0%
48.0%
45.7%
$50k – $100k
27.4%
27.7%
30.9%
$100k – $200k
5.6%
17.7%
18.3%
Over $200k
1.0%
6.5%
5.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 10.4% $10k–$15k 6.1% $15k–$25k 11.0% $25k–$35k 12.3% $35k–$50k 18.4% $50k–$75k 20.2% $75k–$100k 10.8% $100k–$150k 7.2% $150k–$200k 1.4% $200k+ 2.1% Median income $41,830
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $90,400 Median rent / month $1,081 Owner occupied 38.4% Renter occupied 61.6% Vacant 17.8% Single-family detached 57.9% Large apartment buildings 5.1% Mobile homes 1.6% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.66
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.1% 2010–2019 1.4% 2000–2009 1.9% 1990–1999 5.5% 1980–1989 7.9% 1970–1979 41.6% 1960–1969 27.1% 1950–1959 12.0% 1940–1949 0.9% 1939 or earlier 1.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.3% 1 bedroom 7.8% 2 bedrooms 27.1% 3 bedrooms 54.2% 4 bedrooms 7.3% 5+ bedrooms 1.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 8.5% 1 vehicle 46.8% 2 vehicles 30.4% 3 or more 14.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 41.5% Electricity 56.4% Propane / LP gas 0.6% Fuel oil 0.5% Wood 0.2% No fuel used 0.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 3,624 27.5% Cohabiting couple 1,218 9.3% Male householder, no spouse 2,487 18.9% Female householder, no spouse 5,828 44.3% Households with children under 18 5,147 39.1% Households with seniors (65+) 2,554 19.4% Average household size 2.97
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 52.2% 53.2% Married 32.6% 24.4% Separated 3.9% 4.2% Widowed 1.4% 5.5% Divorced 9.9% 12.7%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
11.3%
Some college, no degree
23.3%
Graduate / professional
3.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 79.3% Bachelor's or higher 11.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 804 7.1% Kindergarten 1,120 9.8% Elementary school 5,667 49.7% High school 2,207 19.4% College / grad school 1,605 14.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
24.8%
Education & healthcare
17.1%
Professional & management
9.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.2%
Public administration
3.5%
Finance & real estate
2.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 14.7% Service 20.1% Sales & office 23.7% Natural resources & construction 6.8% Production & transportation 34.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 81.8% Government 10.3% Self-employed 7.8% Unpaid family workers 0.1%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 77.9% Carpool 13.7% Public transit 1.3% Walk 0.7% Work from home 4.0% Other means 2.4% Avg commute (minutes) 20.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
11.2%
Female-led households
34.6%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 22.2% Retirement income 14.3% Supplemental Security 9.1% Cash public assistance 2.5% Food stamps / SNAP 30.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 45.7% High blood pressure 43.1% High cholesterol 29.8% Diabetes 16.6% Heart disease 6.0% Stroke 4.6% Asthma 13.3% Arthritis 25.8% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 8.8% Cancer 4.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 27.4% Binge drinking 11.8% No physical activity 35.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 41.8% Depression 23.6% Fair or poor health 27.0% Poor mental health 20.1% Poor physical health 14.6% No health insurance 28.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 79.1% Visited dentist 43.2% Cholesterol screening 87.6% Teeth loss 29.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 1,332 5.1%
Disability % Any disability 11.5% Under 18 2.4% 18–64 years 13.0% 65 and over 38.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 38.7% Public insurance 51.7% No insurance 19.0% Uninsured under 19 9.9%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 35,504 90.2% Spanish 3,126 8.8% Other Indo-European 2,636 7.4% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 280 0.8%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 35,225 89.5% Born in same state 34,877 88.6% Born in different state 26,720 67.9% Foreign born 348 0.9% Naturalized citizen 4,148 10.5% Not a US citizen 1,102 26.6%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 1,254 3.2% French 399 1%
Ancestry Count % Italian 396 1% Dutch 12 0%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 33.4% Internet access 93.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38118
What city is ZIP code 38118 in?
ZIP code 38118 is primarily assigned to Memphis, Tennessee.
What county is ZIP code 38118 in?
ZIP code 38118 falls within Shelby County, Tennessee.
Is ZIP code 38118 family-oriented?
34% of residents in ZIP code 38118 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38118?
32% of residents in ZIP code 38118 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 38118 mostly rentals?
62% of occupied units in ZIP code 38118 are renter-occupied.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 38118?
12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What timezone is ZIP code 38118 in?
ZIP code 38118 observes the CST timezone.
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