38125 ZIP Code — Memphis, TN
Shelby County, Tennessee
ZIP code 38125 is located in Memphis, Tennessee, within Shelby County. It covers approximately 19.00 square miles and serves a population of 43,305 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 901.
About ZIP code 38125
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $205,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.
Median household income is $80,116.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
43,305
population
19.00
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
38125 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 38125
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38125. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Memphis | Acceptable |
| Memphis | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
38139 Germantown (3.7 mi)
38139 Germantown (3.7 mi)
38138 Germantown (3.9 mi)
38138 Germantown (3.9 mi)
38141 Memphis (4.5 mi)
38119 Memphis (5.1 mi)
38115 Memphis (5.1 mi)
38018 Cordova (7.4 mi)
38120 Memphis (7.5 mi)
38017 Collierville (8 mi)
38654 Olive Branch (8.4 mi)
38118 Memphis (8.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 43,305 |
| Population density | 2,279 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 47 |
| County FIPS | 157 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 19.00 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.0292 |
| Longitude | -89.7770 |
| 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 | 37.3% | 27.7% | 30.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.1% | 17.7% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 4.6% | 6.5% | 5.1% |
Demographics & statistics
43,305
Population
2,279
People per sq mi
33.2
Median age
$80,116
Median household income
$35,239
Per capita income
$205,800
Median home value
$1,310
Median monthly rent
55.6%
Home ownership
8.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
Unemployment
9,276
Housing units
36.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,231
Under 5
1,448
1,507
5–9
1,774
1,469
10–14
1,729
1,388
15–19
1,633
1,513
20–24
1,780
3,492
25–34
4,108
2,198
35–44
2,586
2,862
45–54
3,368
1,255
55–59
1,476
1,114
60–64
1,310
1,271
65–74
1,495
527
75–84
621
69
85+
81
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11,123 | 25.7% |
| 18 and over | 32,182 | 74.3% |
| 65 and over | 4,064 | 9.4% |
| Median age | 33.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
74.6%
White
11%
Hispanic or Latino
4.8%
Asian
3.9%
Other race
3%
Two or more races
2.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 33,955 | 74.6% |
| White | 5,016 | 11% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,197 | 4.8% |
| Asian | 1,784 | 3.9% |
| Other race | 1,379 | 3% |
| Two or more races | 1,166 | 2.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.1% | 48.0% | 45.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.3% | 27.7% | 30.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.1% | 17.7% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 4.6% | 6.5% | 5.1% |
Under $10k
1.9%
$10k–$15k
2.6%
$15k–$25k
3.4%
$25k–$35k
6.0%
$35k–$50k
11.3%
$50k–$75k
18.1%
$75k–$100k
19.1%
$100k–$150k
24.8%
$150k–$200k
5.8%
$200k+
6.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 19.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.8% |
| $200k+ | 6.9% |
| Median income | $80,116 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.4%
$50k–$100k
2.2%
$100k–$150k
13.3%
$150k–$200k
28.8%
$200k–$300k
36.8%
$300k–$500k
10.5%
$500k–$1M
4.7%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $205,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,310 |
| Owner occupied | 55.6% |
| Renter occupied | 44.4% |
| Vacant | 4.3% |
| Single-family detached | 66.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.5% |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.01 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 29.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 28.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 19.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 7.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 15.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 23.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.5% |
| 3 or more | 23.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 43.2% |
| Electricity | 55.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,167 | 40.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 826 | 5.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,669 | 17.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,758 | 37.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,221 | 33.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,057 | 19.8% |
| Average household size | 2.80 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 46.1% | 46.0% |
| Married | 44.0% | 34.0% |
| Separated | 2.0% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 4.0% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 12.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.5%
Some HS, no diploma
5.1%
HS graduate
21.1%
Some college, no degree
24.7%
Associate's degree
11.2%
Bachelor's degree
23.2%
Graduate / professional
13.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 36.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 785 | 6.4% |
| Kindergarten | 472 | 3.9% |
| Elementary school | 4,871 | 39.7% |
| High school | 2,708 | 22.1% |
| College / grad school | 3,421 | 27.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.2%
Transportation & utilities
19.7%
Manufacturing
12.0%
Retail trade
9.6%
Professional & management
8.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.0%
Public administration
5.5%
Finance & real estate
4.5%
Wholesale trade
4.2%
Other services
2.3%
Information
1.5%
Construction
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.3% |
| Service | 12.4% |
| Sales & office | 26.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 2.4% |
| Production & transportation | 22.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.4% |
| Government | 14.9% |
| Self-employed | 4.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.0% |
| Carpool | 7.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Work from home | 9.3% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.1 |
Poverty
All people
8.3%
Under 18 years
11.2%
18 and over
7.4%
Married-couple families
2.6%
Female-led households
13.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.0% |
| Retirement income | 16.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.6% |
| High blood pressure | 35.8% |
| High cholesterol | 28.0% |
| Diabetes | 11.1% |
| Heart disease | 3.9% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| Arthritis | 20.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.6% |
| Cancer | 4.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.2% |
| Binge drinking | 13.6% |
| No physical activity | 21.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.0% |
| Depression | 20.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.6% |
| Poor mental health | 15.4% |
| Poor physical health | 8.6% |
| No health insurance | 17.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.0% |
| Visited dentist | 63.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.5% |
| Teeth loss | 12.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,293 | 7.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.5% |
| Under 18 | 2.6% |
| 18–64 years | 8.5% |
| 65 and over | 35.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.4% |
| Public insurance | 28.0% |
| No insurance | 8.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 40,626 | 93.8% |
| Spanish | 1,223 | 3.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 622 | 1.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 253 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 334 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 40,516 | 93.6% |
| Born in same state | 40,167 | 92.8% |
| Born in different state | 27,724 | 64.0% |
| Foreign born | 349 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,789 | 6.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,128 | 40.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,698 | 3.9% |
| Italian | 660 | 1.5% |
| French | 407 | 0.9% |
| Polish | 46 | 0.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 16 | 0% |
| English | 16 | 0% |
| Norwegian | 15 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.6% |
| Internet access | 98.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38125
What city is ZIP code 38125 in?
ZIP code 38125 is primarily assigned to Memphis, Tennessee.
What county is ZIP code 38125 in?
ZIP code 38125 falls within Shelby County, Tennessee.
What is the population of ZIP code 38125?
ZIP code 38125 has an estimated population of 43,305 residents, with a density of 2,279 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38125?
The median home value in ZIP code 38125 is $205,800.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 38125?
The median household income in ZIP code 38125 is $80,116, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 38125 in?
ZIP code 38125 observes the CST timezone.