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38116

Tennessee · 40,061 residents · 19.6 sq mi
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ZIP 38116 is a ZIP code of 40,061 people in Shelby County. 43% of homes are owner-occupied. 31.1% of people in this ZIP code live below the federal poverty line. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Median home value sits at $138,600. Households here earn about 34% less than in Shelby County as a whole. Among the 32 ZIP codes in Shelby County, 38116 ranks 24th by median household income.

$42,183
US average: $82,259
$24,131
US average: $44,673
$138,600
US average: $376,019
22.2%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
19.6 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
26.3%
Age 65+
17.6%
45.4%
54.6%
2.54 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.8%(1,514)
Black91.5%(36,669)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(1,417)
Asian0%(11)
Other1.1%(450)
20
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
3.3
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
LOWEST24TH 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 38116?

ZIP code 38116 has about 40,061 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 38116?

The typical household in ZIP code 38116 earns about $42,183 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 38116 expensive?

In ZIP code 38116, the median home is worth about $138,600, and the typical rent is about $1,059 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 38116?

About 22.2% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 38116 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38116?

About 31.1% of people in ZIP code 38116 live below the federal poverty line.

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