ZIP Code 38134 in Memphis, TN

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Memphis, Tennessee
City Alias:Bartlett
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Mem, Mphs
County:Shelby County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:9:56:40 PM
Population:41,760 [See All]
Area Code:901
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:35.1771, -89.8629
Land Area:18.576 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 38134 has 41,760 residents and 15,252 households (average 2.49 persons per household). The median age is 35.1 years, younger than the state (39.1) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.6% male and 49.4% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.7%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (43.7%, much higher than the state average of 15.8% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (42.4%, much lower than the state average of 72.2% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), 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:41,760Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:42,500Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:39,713Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:2,248.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:$61,172Source: Census ACS
Households:15,252Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$184,400Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.49Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.43Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--44,20043,40643,26143,24442,77743,67944,09844,85345,61245,18443,99142,78942,500
Decennial Census41,948------------------41,760------
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: 35.1

Male Median Age: 33.8

Female Median Age: 36.7

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1,3091,3141,3591,4201,7031,9151,9451,7431,5851,3031,0491,100978861632429266237
Female1,1891,2511,3301,2901,4671,7571,5291,4181,2701,2701,0761,1401,2291,123819534409511
Total2,4982,5652,6892,7103,1703,6723,4743,1612,8552,5732,1252,2402,2071,9841,451963675748
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:17,69140.82%
Black:18,23742.08%
Hispanic:*4,0759.40%
Asian:8211.89%
American Indian:1500.35%
Hawaiian:140.03%
Other:2,3495.42%
Total:43,337100%
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.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:21,14850.64%33.8 years
Females:20,61249.36%36.7 years
Total:41,760100%35.1 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:37,07487.23%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:6591.55%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1,9034.48%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:2,86411.22%
Total Population:42,500100%
Total Native Population:37,73388.78%
Total Foreign-born Population:4,76711.22%
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 $61,172, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $9,516 (18.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $12,432. Family households earn a median of $64,990 versus $45,795 for nonfamily households (a difference of $19,195). By gender, male median income is $48,213 and female is $42,458, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $5,755 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 62.4%, which is a bit lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.8%, which is slightly lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (29.4%).

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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)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$51,656$49,637$47,529$46,061$45,091$45,012$46,720$46,613$48,740$50,045$52,588$57,630$61,172
Median Family Income$60,175$58,690$56,505$53,127$52,121$49,331$50,606$50,686$52,546$53,967$57,113$61,779$64,990
Median NonFamily Income$34,746$34,893$34,435$33,385$33,954$35,017$35,053$35,262$37,703$34,841$37,262$41,288$45,795
Median Male Income$41,178$42,373$42,292$41,044$41,204$38,857$36,629$37,086$39,167$39,386$41,601$46,058$48,213
Median Female Income$35,725$34,473$33,683$34,525$33,038$32,058$32,257$31,979$31,963$32,974$35,312$40,257$42,458
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


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

Employment Status


Employed:19,79359.27%
Unemployed:1,0053.01%
Not In Labor Force:12,59937.72%
Total:33,397100%
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)


Management, business, science, and arts:5,82329.42%
Service:3,20516.19%
Sales and Office:4,81324.32%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1,8179.18%
Production, transportation, and material moving:4,13520.89%
Total Civilian Employed Population:19,793100%
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 $184,400, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $56,000 (43.61%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $59,800. The median gross rent is $1,147, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $319 (38.53%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $180. Of occupied housing, owners make up 48.97% (64.52% with a mortgage, 35.48% free-and-clear) and renters 51.03% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 6.29%, which is markedly below the state rate (10.56%).

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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)


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

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$128,400$126,200$123,400$121,200$119,200$117,900$118,600$119,600$124,600$129,800$139,900$167,800$184,400
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:801.07%
$500 to $999:2,11028.13%
$1,000 to $1,499:3,45646.08%
$1,500 to $1,999:1,42318.97%
$2,000 to $2,499:1221.63%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:751.00%
No Rent:2343.12%
Total:7,500100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$828$845$859$866$869$889$915$960$967$980$1,029$1,106$1,147
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):4,64431.60%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2,55417.38%
Renter Occupied:7,50051.03%
Total Occupied Housing Units:14,698100%

Occupied Housing Units:14,69893.71%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):9876.29%
Total Housing Units:15,685100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:9,89063.05%
Multi-Family Units:5,75836.71%
Other Units:370.24%
Total Housing Units:15,685100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 20.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 86.30%, which is generally lower than the state rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 13.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 9.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 0.90 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 6.20 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (41.68%). College enrollment is 17.53%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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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)


Less than 9th grade:1,5925.73%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:2,2187.99%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):8,88632.00%
Some college, no degree:6,98525.16%
Associate's degree:2,2938.26%
Bachelor's degree:3,99614.39%
Graduate or professional degree:1,7976.47%
Total:27,767100%
High school or higher:23,95786.28%
Bachelor's degree or higher:5,79320.86%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:26,24659.87%
Public Insurance:12,21727.87%
No Insurance:5,37312.26%
Total:43,836100%
Has Health Insurance:38,46387.74%
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)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty8.9%8.0%8.4%9.9%11.3%13.1%15.4%16.7%16.0%14.7%11.6%11.8%9.8%
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)


Nursery School, Preschool:2081.92%
Kindergarten:9568.82%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):4,51841.68%
High school (grades 9-12):3,25730.05%
College or graduate school:1,90017.53%
Total:10,839100%
Early Childhood:1,16410.74%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):8,73180.55%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 38134 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 1,265 business establishments, employing about 22,107 people with an annual payroll of $1,081,667,000. USPS data shows 15,949 residential mailboxes and 1,918 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:15,949Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:1,918Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:18,386Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:10,167Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:3,918Source: USPS
# of Businesses:1,265Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$271,128,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,081,667,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:22,107Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 38134 is located in Shelby County, Tennessee, within the Memphis, TN-MS-AR Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 32820) and Tennessee's 8th and 9th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 1,341,606 people, about 3.11% of whom live in ZIP Code 38134. It covers 18.576 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.006 sq mi.

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:18.576 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.006 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:08,09Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:6850.53, 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

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


38135 | | 38133

Schools in ZIP Code 38134


ZIP Code 38134 is part of 2 school districts, including: Shelby County School District (Grades PK thru 12) and Bartlett City School District (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 11 public schools and 4 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Shelby Oaks Elementary 6053 Summer Ave
Memphis, TN 38134
District: Shelby County School District
Raleigh-Bartlett Meadows Elementary 5195 Twin Woods Ave
Memphis, TN 38134
District: Shelby County School District
Memphis Business Academy Middle 3306 Overton Crossing
Memphis, TN 38134
District: Shelby County School District
Campus Kids Corner 5983 Macon Cove
Memphis, TN 38134
District: Shelby County School District
Memphis Rise Academy 5221 Raleigh Lagrange Rd
Memphis, TN 38134
District: Shelby County School District
Beacon College Preparatory 5130 Raleigh Lagrange Road
Memphis, TN 38134
District: Shelby County School District
Altruria Elementary 6641 Deermont Dr
Bartlett, TN 38134
District: Bartlett City School District
Bartlett High School 5688 Woodlawn Ave
Bartlett, TN 38134
District: Bartlett City School District
Elmore Park Middle School 6330 Althorne Rd
Bartlett, TN 38134
District: Bartlett City School District
Oak Elementary 3573 Oak Rd
Bartlett, TN 38134
District: Bartlett City School District
Bon Lin Elementary School 3940 Germantown Rd
Bartlett, TN 38134
District: Bartlett City School District
Pleasant View School 1888 Bartlett Rd
Memphis, TN 38134
District: Private School
Central Baptist School 5470 Raleigh Lagrange Rd
Memphis, TN 38134
District: Private School
Immanuel Lutheran School 6319 Raleigh Lagrange Rd
Memphis, TN 38134
District: Private School
Greater Memphis Adventist Academy 3333 Old Brownsville Rd
Memphis, TN 38134
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 38134


Strayer University-Shelby Oaks Campus 7275 Appling Farms Pkwy
Memphis, TN 38133
Type: Post Secondary
Gould's Academy 8000 US Highway 64
Bartlett, TN 38133-4067
Type: Post Secondary
Concorde Career College-Memphis 5100 Poplar Avenue, Suite 132
Memphis, TN 38137-0132
Type: Post Secondary
Empire Beauty School-E Memphis 568 Colonial Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
Type: Post Secondary
Gould's Academy 1203 Ridgeway Road # 203
Memphis, TN 38119-5317
Type: Post Secondary
Harding School Of Theology 1000 Cherry Road
Memphis, TN 38117-5499
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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