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38126

Tennessee · 5,946 residents · 1.858 sq mi
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ZIP 38126 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,071. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $59,300. At a median age of 30.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 53% less than the Shelby County median. Among the 32 ZIP codes in Shelby County, 38126 ranks 32nd by median household income.

$30,071
US average: $82,259
$59,300
US average: $376,019
14.8%
US average: 35.6%
Age, sex & households
Under 18
28.9%
Age 65+
13.3%
40.0%
60.0%
1.99 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.5%(325)
Black90.2%(5,361)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(88)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other2.8%(168)
Diversity Score22.9%(1,361)
Housing
Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
Within Shelby County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST32ND 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 38126?

ZIP code 38126 has about 5,946 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 38126?

The typical household in ZIP code 38126 earns about $30,071 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 38126 expensive?

In ZIP code 38126, the median home is worth about $59,300, and the typical rent is about $787 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 38126?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 38126 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38126?

About 45.2% of people in ZIP code 38126 live below the federal poverty line.

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