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38109

Tennessee · 42,452 residents · 59.7 sq mi
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ZIP 38109 is a ZIP code of 42,452 people in Shelby County. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The poverty rate is 32.1%, above the 12.5% national rate. Median home value sits at $80,400. That trails the Shelby County median by roughly 41%. 1% of people in this ZIP code were born outside the United States. Among the 32 ZIP codes in Shelby County, 38109 ranks 25th by median household income.

$37,496
US average: $82,259
$21,923
US average: $44,673
$80,400
US average: $376,019
14.2%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
59.7 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
24.7%
Age 65+
18.9%
45.3%
54.7%
2.55 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.8%(778)
Black94.9%(40,283)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(327)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(1,064)
12
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
2.1
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Shelby County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST25TH OF 32HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
38002$116,895
38016$76,569
38017$138,677
38018$90,004
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 38109?

ZIP code 38109 has about 42,452 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 38109?

The typical household in ZIP code 38109 earns about $37,496 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 38109 expensive?

In ZIP code 38109, the median home is worth about $80,400, and the typical rent is about $1,040 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 38109?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 38109 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38109?

About 32.1% of people in ZIP code 38109 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024