38135 ZIP Code — Memphis, TN
Shelby County, Tennessee
ZIP code 38135 is located in Memphis, Tennessee, within Shelby County. It covers approximately 12.89 square miles and serves a population of 30,917 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 901.
About ZIP code 38135
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 $234,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $88,987.
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 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
30,917
population
12.89
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
38135 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 38135
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38135. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Memphis | Acceptable |
| Memphis | Acceptable |
| Memphis | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
38133 Memphis (3.6 mi)
38134 Memphis (4.5 mi)
38128 Memphis (4.5 mi)
38016 Cordova (6 mi)
38055 Millington (7 mi)
38122 Memphis (7 mi)
38108 Memphis (7.9 mi)
38002 Arlington (7.9 mi)
38120 Memphis (8 mi)
38053 Millington (8.2 mi)
38018 Cordova (8.2 mi)
38157 Memphis (9.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 30,917 |
| Population density | 2,399 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 47 |
| County FIPS | 157 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 12.89 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.2398 |
| Longitude | -89.8446 |
| 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 | 25.8% | 48.0% | 45.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 39.2% | 27.7% | 30.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.4% | 17.7% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 4.7% | 6.5% | 5.1% |
Demographics & statistics
30,917
Population
2,399
People per sq mi
40.4
Median age
$88,987
Median household income
$37,411
Per capita income
$234,000
Median home value
$1,517
Median monthly rent
81.7%
Home ownership
8.2%
Poverty rate
5.3%
Unemployment
9,120
Housing units
37.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
896
Under 5
951
869
5–9
922
1,070
10–14
1,135
1,009
15–19
1,072
810
20–24
860
1,949
25–34
2,070
1,889
35–44
2,005
1,954
45–54
2,075
1,043
55–59
1,108
1,216
60–64
1,291
1,562
65–74
1,658
532
75–84
565
197
85+
209
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,985 | 22.6% |
| 18 and over | 23,932 | 77.4% |
| 65 and over | 4,723 | 15.3% |
| Median age | 40.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
56.4%
Black or African American
36.1%
Asian
2.8%
Two or more races
2.1%
Hispanic or Latino
1.4%
Other race
1.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,675 | 56.4% |
| Black or African American | 11,319 | 36.1% |
| Asian | 890 | 2.8% |
| Two or more races | 664 | 2.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 448 | 1.4% |
| Other race | 369 | 1.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 25.8% | 48.0% | 45.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 39.2% | 27.7% | 30.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.4% | 17.7% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 4.7% | 6.5% | 5.1% |
Under $10k
3.4%
$10k–$15k
2.0%
$15k–$25k
4.8%
$25k–$35k
4.0%
$35k–$50k
8.3%
$50k–$75k
17.4%
$75k–$100k
16.5%
$100k–$150k
24.5%
$150k–$200k
10.9%
$200k+
8.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.9% |
| $200k+ | 8.1% |
| Median income | $88,987 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.1%
$50k–$100k
1.9%
$100k–$150k
12.8%
$150k–$200k
20.7%
$200k–$300k
32.9%
$300k–$500k
26.7%
$500k–$1M
2.2%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $234,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,517 |
| Owner occupied | 81.7% |
| Renter occupied | 18.3% |
| Vacant | 2.6% |
| Single-family detached | 92.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.2% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 7.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.90 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 18.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 34.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 5.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 34.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 9.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 50.2% |
| 3 or more | 27.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 59.0% |
| Electricity | 39.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.0% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,759 | 62.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 454 | 4.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 973 | 9.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,620 | 24.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,638 | 33.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,283 | 30.4% |
| Average household size | 2.84 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.2% | 28.3% |
| Married | 58.5% | 52.0% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 6.9% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 10.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.7%
Some HS, no diploma
3.5%
HS graduate
28.5%
Some college, no degree
19.3%
Associate's degree
9.4%
Bachelor's degree
23.5%
Graduate / professional
14.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 37.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 466 | 6.5% |
| Kindergarten | 419 | 5.8% |
| Elementary school | 3,070 | 42.5% |
| High school | 1,643 | 22.8% |
| College / grad school | 1,623 | 22.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.0%
Manufacturing
12.2%
Professional & management
11.1%
Transportation & utilities
10.5%
Retail trade
10.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.9%
Other services
6.7%
Finance & real estate
6.4%
Public administration
5.0%
Construction
4.4%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.1% |
| Service | 15.6% |
| Sales & office | 22.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.2% |
| Production & transportation | 14.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.8% |
| Government | 14.9% |
| Self-employed | 6.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.2% |
| Carpool | 8.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Work from home | 4.8% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.7 |
Poverty
All people
8.2%
Under 18 years
9.7%
18 and over
7.8%
Married-couple families
2.1%
Female-led households
19.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.4% |
| Retirement income | 27.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.8% |
| High blood pressure | 33.6% |
| High cholesterol | 33.4% |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart disease | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 24.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.9% |
| Binge drinking | 15.2% |
| No physical activity | 19.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.0% |
| Depression | 22.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.2% |
| Poor mental health | 14.8% |
| Poor physical health | 8.9% |
| No health insurance | 14.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.3% |
| Visited dentist | 68.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.4% |
| Teeth loss | 11.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,008 | 8.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.5% |
| Under 18 | 3.1% |
| 18–64 years | 8.6% |
| 65 and over | 35.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.0% |
| Public insurance | 28.3% |
| No insurance | 7.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 29,070 | 94.0% |
| Spanish | 1,081 | 3.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 270 | 0.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 203 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 261 | 0.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 28,809 | 93.2% |
| Born in same state | 28,343 | 91.7% |
| Born in different state | 16,031 | 51.9% |
| Foreign born | 466 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,108 | 6.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,432 | 67.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,010 | 9.7% |
| Italian | 2,526 | 8.2% |
| Arab | 2,103 | 6.8% |
| English | 216 | 0.7% |
| Irish | 114 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 82 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 77 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 57 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 24 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.0% |
| Internet access | 95.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38135
What city is ZIP code 38135 in?
ZIP code 38135 is primarily assigned to Memphis, Tennessee.
What county is ZIP code 38135 in?
ZIP code 38135 falls within Shelby County, Tennessee.
Is ZIP code 38135 mostly owner-occupied?
82% of occupied units in ZIP code 38135 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 38135?
ZIP code 38135 has an estimated population of 30,917 residents, with a density of 2,399 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 38135?
The median household income in ZIP code 38135 is $88,987, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38135?
The median home value in ZIP code 38135 is $234,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 38135 in?
ZIP code 38135 observes the CST timezone.