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38117

Tennessee · 25,776 residents · 9.39 sq mi
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With 25,776 people, ZIP 38117 is a ZIP code in Shelby County. This is an unusually credentialed place: 62% of adults have a four-year degree. That is roughly 34% ahead of the Shelby County median. 76% of homes are owner-occupied. Density works out to 2,745 people per square mile. The foreign-born share is 6%. Among the 32 ZIP codes in Shelby County, 38117 ranks 10th by median household income.

$85,633
US average: $82,259
$65,576
US average: $44,673
$311,800
US average: $376,019
62.0%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
9.39 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
21.3%
Age 65+
20.2%
46.8%
53.2%
2.21 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(19,281)
Black12.2%(3,132)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(2,236)
Asian2%(517)
Other2.4%(610)
52
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
3.6
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
LOWEST10TH 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 38117?

ZIP code 38117 has about 25,776 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 38117?

The typical household in ZIP code 38117 earns about $85,633 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 38117 expensive?

In ZIP code 38117, the median home is worth about $311,800, and the typical rent is about $1,457 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 38117?

About 62.0% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 38117 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38117?

About 9.9% of people in ZIP code 38117 live below the federal poverty line.

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