38118 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to MEMPHIS, TN 38118

38118 is a urban zip code in Memphis, Tennessee. The population is primarily African-American, younger, and mostly single. The average house value here ($79,700) is lower than in the Memphis metro area as a whole, so this could be a great place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $41,978/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 38118 is $36,549.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 38118 earn an average of $25,840/year. Women earn only $21,502/year.

20,393 people in 38118 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 38118? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 21.2 minutes.

The median age here is 29. There are 19,547 men and 21,918 women. The median age for men is 27 while for women the median age is 31.

To give you a sense of the community, 21,012 people (out of the 41,465 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 14,525 homes, and 1,845 businesses every day. 414 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

38118 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 35 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Tokyo, Japan!) and -90 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 299 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 41,465
  • White Population: 4,967
  • Black Population: 32,564
  • Hispanic Population: 4,823
  • Asian Population: 685
  • Hawaiian Population: 75
  • Indian Population: 215
  • Male Population: 19,547
  • Female Population: 21,918
  • Median Age: 29
  • Median Age of Males: 27
  • Median Age of Females: 31
  • Geography

  • Region: South
  • Division: East South Central
  • State: Tennessee
  • CBSA Type: Metropolitan
  • CBSA Name: Memphis TN-MS-AR
  • County: Shelby
  • City: Memphis
  • Longitude: -89.9
  • Latitude: 35.0
  • Elevation: 300 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 901
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 20,238
  • Drive alone: 15,330
  • Carpool: 4,087
  • Public transit: 184
  • Ride bikes or walk: 414

  • Average commute time: 21.2 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 398
  •    5 - 9: 1,819
  •    10 - 14: 3,540
  •    15 - 19: 4,506
  •    20 - 24: 3,880
  •    25 - 29: 1,318
  •    30 - 34: 2,981
  •    35 - 39: 187
  •    40 - 44: 203
  •    45 - 59: 800
  •    60 - 89: 349
  •    90 plus: 257
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $79,700
  • Average Annual Household Income: $33,829
  • Businesses: 1,485
  • Employees: 60,537
  • Annual Payroll: $2,924,496,000
  • Average Family Income: $41,978
  • Median Family Income: $34,202
  • Average Income for Men: $25,840
  • Average Income for Women: $21,502
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 157
  • State FIPS Code: 47

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Schools in 38118 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Cromwell Elementary School
4989 Cromwell Rd
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 366-2500
Evans Elementary School
4949 Cottonwood
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 366-2504
Getwell Elementary School
2795 Getwell Rd
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 366-0267
Goodlett Elementary School
3001 Goodlett Rd
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 366-2510
Knight Road Elementary School
3237 Knight Rd
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 366-2514
Newberry Elementary School
5540 Newberry
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 366-2518
Oakhaven Elementary School
3795 Bishops Bridge Rd
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 366-2320
Sheffield Elementary School
4290 Chuck Av
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 366-2360
Middle Schools
American Way Middle School
3805 American Way
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-1250
Wooddale Middle School
3467 Castleman
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 366-2420
High Schools
Oakhaven Middle/High School
3125 Ladbrook Rd
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 366-2300
Sheffield Career And Technical Center
4350 Chuck
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 366-2340
Sheffield High School
4315 Sheffield
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 366-2370
Wooddale High School
5151 Scottsdale
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 366-2440
Other Schools
City University School Of Liberal Arts
4748 Winchester Rd
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 368-9890
Shrine School
4259 Forestview Dr
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 366-2400

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Sex Offender Information

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In the 38118 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.ticic.state.tn.us/sorinternet/sosearch.aspx. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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