Cordova, TN · standard
ZIP Code 38018
Shelby County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 35,059
- 733/sq mi High-density area
- $90,004
- Median income Above-median income area
- $293,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 46.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cordova pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 27%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 34%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 733
- people per sq mi
- 62%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38018 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 38018 (Cordova, TN) fell -3.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 190.7 in 2023 to 183.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 38018 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cordova, Shelby County, Tennessee, with 35,059 residents across 47.8 square miles, a density of 733 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38018 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,004 (35% above the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,096. The poverty rate is 7.0%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $293,800 (19% above the average Tennessee ZIP), while 62.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,716.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Shelby County, so 38018 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 38018
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cordova, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38018.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
116 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
84 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
73 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
69 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
68 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 38018, Cordova, TN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
35,059
Population
47.8
Area (sq mi)
733
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38018?
36.5
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
9.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$90,004
Median Household Income
+35% vs state ZIP avg
$43,096
Per Capita Income
7.0%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
25.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 38018 ranks nationally
Cordova, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$90,004 Top 27% higher than 73% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
15,380housing units
15,380
Total Housing Units
14,575
Occupied Units
805
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$293,800
Median Home Value
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$1,716
Median Rent
1997
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-3.9%
YoY Change (2024)
183
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+83%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 38018 have decreased 3.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +83% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.3% | 131 |
| 2021 | +16.6% | 153 |
| 2022 | +18.0% | 180 |
| 2023 | +6.0% | 191 |
| 2024 | -3.9% | 183 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 726 business establishments in ZIP 38018, employing approximately 11,621 people with a combined annual payroll of $605,533,000.
726
Businesses
11,621
Employees
$605.5M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 116 | 16.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 84 | 11.6% |
| Retail trade | 73 | 10.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 69 | 9.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 68 | 9.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 67 | 9.2% |
| Construction | 57 | 7.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 45 | 6.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 41 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 41 | 5.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 15 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 10 | 1.4% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 1.2% |
| Information | 7 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 38018 vs 38016 →
ZIP 38018 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38016
Cordova (38016)
43,079 residents
- 38134
Memphis (38134)
41,948 residents
- 38125
Memphis (38125)
36,150 residents
- 38018
Cordova (38018)
35,059 residents
- 38117
Memphis (38117)
26,125 residents
- 38138
Germantown (38138)
24,045 residents
- 38119
Memphis (38119)
22,330 residents
- 38133
Memphis (38133)
20,787 residents
- 38139 16,086
Germantown (38139)
16,086 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38018 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 38018 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38139
Germantown (38139)
$178,661 median income
- 38138
Germantown (38138)
$136,297 median income
- 38120
Memphis (38120)
$123,538 median income
- 38018
Cordova (38018)
$90,004 median income
- 38119
Memphis (38119)
$89,289 median income
- 38125
Memphis (38125)
$86,162 median income
- 38117
Memphis (38117)
$85,633 median income
- 38133
Memphis (38133)
$81,659 median income
- 38016
Cordova (38016)
$76,569 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 38018 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38016 | Cordova, TN | 43,079 | 2.9 mi |
| 38139 | Germantown, TN | 16,086 | 3.7 mi |
| 38138 | Germantown, TN | 24,045 | 4.1 mi |
| 38120 | Memphis, TN | 14,237 | 5.0 mi |
| 38133 | Memphis, TN | 20,787 | 5.4 mi |
| 38134 | Memphis, TN | 41,948 | 6.0 mi |
| 38125 | Memphis, TN | 36,150 | 7.9 mi |
| 38119 | Memphis, TN | 22,330 | 6.1 mi |
| 38029 | Ellendale, TN | 80 | 7.6 mi |
| 38117 | Memphis, TN | 26,125 | 8.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 38018, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (35,059 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 38018 in?
ZIP code 38018 (Cordova) is located in Shelby County, Tennessee. Shelby County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/shelby-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 38018?
ZIP code 38018 in Cordova, TN has a population of 35,059 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38018?
The median household income in ZIP 38018 is $90,004, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38018?
The median home value in ZIP 38018 is $293,800, which is 6% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38018?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38018 is African American at 49.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38018?
ZIP code 38018 has 726 business establishments employing approximately 11,621 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38018?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38018 are: Health care and social assistance (116), Other services (except public administration) (84), Retail trade (73). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 38018?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 38018 decreased by 3.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 83%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38018?
In ZIP code 38018, 65.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 38018?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38018 is 25.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 38018?
In ZIP code 38018, approximately 62.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38018?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38018 is 7.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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