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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 38112 has 16,970 residents and 6,559 households (average 2.33 persons per household). The median age is 32.1 years, significantly younger than the state (39.1) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.9% male and 52.1% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (46.5%, much higher than the state average of 15.8% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (36.0%, much lower than the state average of 72.2% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.9%, which is higher than the state average (6.9%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (15.8%) and national averages (12.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	16,970Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	16,798Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	17,994Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	3,531.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$52,639Source: Census ACS

Households:	6,559Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$206,900Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.33Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	4.07Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	17,443	17,531	17,033	16,858	17,073	16,896	16,864	17,082	16,512	16,046	16,437	16,334	16,798
Decennial Census	17,472	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	16,970	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 32.1

Male Median Age: 31.7

Female Median Age: 32.5

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	549	546	519	793	896	569	537	474	431	467	424	486	498	408	247	169	66	58
Female	505	508	468	948	999	714	565	527	510	399	482	447	517	451	322	214	124	133
Total	1,054	1,054	987	1,741	1,895	1,283	1,102	1,001	941	866	906	933	1,015	859	569	383	190	191

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	6,117	33.86%
Black:	7,898	43.72%
Hispanic:*	2,181	12.07%
Asian:	401	2.22%
American Indian:	53	0.29%
Hawaiian:	8	0.04%
Other:	1,408	7.79%
Total:	18,066	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	8,137	47.95%	31.7 years
Females:	8,833	52.05%	32.5 years
Total:	16,970	100%	32.1 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	14,967	89.10%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	56	0.33%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	335	1.99%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	1,440	10.57%
Total Population:	16,798	100%
Total Native Population:	15,023	89.43%
Total Foreign-born Population:	1,775	10.57%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $52,639, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $21,281 (67.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $16,600. Family households earn a median of $60,346 versus $41,913 for nonfamily households (a difference of $18,433). By gender, male median income is $53,289 and female is $41,144, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $12,145 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 61.6%, which is slightly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 9.3%, which is much higher than the state rate (4.7%). The largest occupation group is Management (39.0%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$31,358	$29,597	$30,418	$30,561	$29,220	$30,289	$31,647	$35,644	$36,039	$35,323	$43,013	$49,560	$52,639
Median Family Income	$35,710	$35,801	$38,121	$39,154	$39,485	$43,915	$46,994	$56,779	$52,552	$47,784	$55,833	$60,525	$60,346
Median NonFamily Income	$26,741	$22,373	$21,628	$21,600	$21,102	$21,446	$22,353	$23,363	$24,862	$26,393	$31,325	$39,121	$41,913
Median Male Income	$35,444	$40,603	$42,993	$38,537	$40,345	$40,645	$38,608	$41,155	$46,094	$45,746	$43,293	$47,234	$53,289
Median Female Income	$32,701	$30,719	$30,384	$33,250	$30,138	$27,023	$28,949	$32,924	$32,385	$37,275	$40,665	$42,423	$41,144

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	7,403	55.88%
Unemployed:	756	5.71%
Not In Labor Force:	5,089	38.41%
Total:	13,248	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	2,886	38.98%
Service:	1,687	22.79%
Sales and Office:	1,245	16.82%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	585	7.90%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,000	13.51%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	7,403	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $206,900, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $122,900 (146.31%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $72,200. The median gross rent is $969, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is up $225 (30.24%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $176. Of occupied housing, owners make up 52.79% (51.13% with a mortgage, 48.87% free-and-clear) and renters 47.21% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 11.73%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$84,000	$86,800	$92,900	$97,200	$93,500	$104,900	$112,500	$122,100	$134,700	$130,800	$155,800	$179,100	$206,900

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	172	5.56%
$500 to $999:	1,497	48.38%
$1,000 to $1,499:	1,075	34.74%
$1,500 to $1,999:	170	5.49%
$2,000 to $2,499:	69	2.23%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	31	1.00%
No Rent:	80	2.59%
Total:	3,094	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$744	$741	$761	$763	$721	$723	$760	$786	$793	$791	$874	$897	$969

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	1,769	26.99%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,691	25.80%
Renter Occupied:	3,094	47.21%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	6,554	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	6,554	88.27%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	871	11.73%
Total Housing Units:	7,425	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	5,334	71.84%
Multi-Family Units:	1,998	26.91%
Other Units:	93	1.25%
Total Housing Units:	7,425	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 38.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly above the state rate (30.40%). High school or higher is 85.00%, which is generally lower than the state rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 18.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 25.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 5.90 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.70 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (44.24%). College enrollment is 44.24%, which is markedly above the state rate (24.10%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	678	6.71%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	834	8.25%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	2,473	24.46%
Some college, no degree:	1,775	17.56%
Associate's degree:	493	4.88%
Bachelor's degree:	2,111	20.88%
Graduate or professional degree:	1,747	17.28%
Total:	10,111	100%
High school or higher:	8,599	85.05%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	3,858	38.16%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	9,131	49.56%
Public Insurance:	6,165	33.46%
No Insurance:	3,129	16.98%
Total:	18,425	100%
Has Health Insurance:	15,296	83.02%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	31.6%	31.1%	28.9%	26.5%	27.2%	24.2%	22.4%	21.8%	23.0%	25.7%	24.9%	25.3%	25.7%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	193	3.77%
Kindergarten:	625	12.20%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,420	27.71%
High school (grades 9-12):	619	12.08%
College or graduate school:	2,267	44.24%
Total:	5,124	100%
Early Childhood:	818	15.96%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	2,664	51.99%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Memphis, Tennessee
Names to Avoid:	Mem, Mphs
County:	Shelby County
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	9:56:15 PM
Population:	16,970 [See All]
Area Code:	901
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	35.1450, -89.9815
Land Area:	4.806 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/38112/zip-code-38112.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	7,723Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	654Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	9,080Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	5,635Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	1,223Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	338Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$78,335,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$318,786,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	7,128Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Memphis, TN-MS-ARSource: Census
CBSA Number:	32820Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	1,341,606Source: Census
MSA:	Memphis, TN-AR-MS MSASource: Census
Land Area:	4.806 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.014 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	09Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	483.39 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	4748000Source: Census
Place Name:	Memphis city; TennesseeSource: Census

ZIP Code 38112 in Memphis, TN

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 38112

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 38112

Sources & References