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38139

Tennessee · 16,466 residents · 8.70 sq mi
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ZIP 38139 is home to 16,466 people in Shelby County. That is roughly 180% ahead of the Shelby County median. This is an unusually credentialed place: 75% of adults have a four-year degree. Owners hold 97% of the housing stock. Median household income runs $178,661, well clear of the $82,259 US median. Renters pay $2,697 a month at the median. Among the 32 ZIP codes in Shelby County, 38139 ranks 1st by median household income.

$178,661
US average: $82,259
$85,385
US average: $44,673
$575,500
US average: $376,019
75.1%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
8.70 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
28.8%
Age 65+
21.9%
50.1%
49.9%
2.79 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(13,647)
Black2.9%(473)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(621)
Asian7.9%(1,299)
Other2.6%(426)
38
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
3.2
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
LOWEST1ST 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 38139?

ZIP code 38139 has about 16,466 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 38139?

The typical household in ZIP code 38139 earns about $178,661 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 38139 expensive?

In ZIP code 38139, the median home is worth about $575,500, and the typical rent is about $2,697 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 38139?

About 75.1% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 38139 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38139?

About 1.5% of people in ZIP code 38139 live below the federal poverty line.

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