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38118

Tennessee · 39,107 residents · 30.5 sq mi
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ZIP 38118 is home to 39,107 people in Shelby County. The median age is 29.1, younger than the US median of 38.9. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Owners hold 40% of the housing stock. 30.2% of people in this ZIP code live below the federal poverty line. Median home value sits at $107,600. Among the 32 ZIP codes in Shelby County, 38118 ranks 23rd by median household income.

$43,446
US average: $82,259
$22,369
US average: $44,673
$107,600
US average: $376,019
12.1%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
30.5 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
33.5%
Age 65+
9.2%
47.3%
52.7%
2.94 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.7%(1,821)
Black71.8%(28,083)
Hispanic / Latino20.9%(8,164)
Asian0.8%(298)
Other1.9%(741)
55
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
2.5
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
LOWEST23RD 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 38118?

ZIP code 38118 has about 39,107 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 38118?

The typical household in ZIP code 38118 earns about $43,446 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 38118 expensive?

In ZIP code 38118, the median home is worth about $107,600, and the typical rent is about $1,181 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 38118?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 38118 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38118?

About 30.2% of people in ZIP code 38118 live below the federal poverty line.

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