Memphis, TN · standard
ZIP Code 38105
Shelby County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,184
- 1,403/sq mi High-density area
- $34,015
- Median income Below-median income area
- $90,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 25.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Memphis pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 3rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 7th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,403
- people per sq mi
- 14%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38105 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 38105 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, home to 6,184 residents across 4.4 square miles, a density of 1,403 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38105 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $34,015 (49% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,538. The poverty rate is 25.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $90,200 (64% below the average Tennessee ZIP), and median rent is $997; owner occupancy is 13.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Shelby County, so 38105 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 38105
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Memphis, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38105.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
31 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
24 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
23 establishments
- Retail trade 10
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 10
Real estate and rental and leasing
10 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 38105, Memphis, 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
6,184
Population
4.4
Area (sq mi)
1,403
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38105?
40.2
Median Age
45.6%
Male
54.4%
Female
11.3%
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?
$34,015
Median Household Income
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$29,538
Per Capita Income
25.8%
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 38105 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Memphis, TN household income vs. every Tennessee ZIP code
Median household income among 593 reporting Tennessee ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$34,015 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 593 Tennessee ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Tennessee ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
4,269housing units
4,269
Total Housing Units
3,242
Occupied Units
1,027
Vacant Units
1.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$90,200
Median Home Value
-64% vs state ZIP avg
$997
Median Rent
1970
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 134 business establishments in ZIP 38105, employing approximately 8,712 people with a combined annual payroll of $812,038,000.
134
Businesses
8,712
Employees
$812.0M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 31 | 23.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 24 | 17.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 23 | 17.2% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 7.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 7.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 7.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 6.7% |
| Construction | 4 | 3.0% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 3.0% |
| Educational services | 3 | 2.2% |
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 38105 vs 38103 →
ZIP 38105 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38127
Memphis (38127)
45,248 residents
- 38106
Memphis (38106)
27,222 residents
- 38114
Memphis (38114)
26,905 residents
- 38104
Memphis (38104)
23,409 residents
- 38108
Memphis (38108)
18,729 residents
- 38107 17,698
Memphis (38107)
17,698 residents
- 38112 17,472
Memphis (38112)
17,472 residents
- 38103 12,180
Memphis (38103)
12,180 residents
- 38126 7,334
Memphis (38126)
7,334 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38105 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 38105 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38103
Memphis (38103)
$76,278 median income
- 38104
Memphis (38104)
$58,117 median income
- 38112
Memphis (38112)
$55,207 median income
- 38127
Memphis (38127)
$36,901 median income
- 38108
Memphis (38108)
$36,257 median income
- 38107
Memphis (38107)
$35,265 median income
- 38114
Memphis (38114)
$34,206 median income
- 38105
Memphis (38105)
$34,015 median income
- 38106 $30,232
Memphis (38106)
$30,232 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 38105 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38103 | Memphis, TN | 12,180 | 1.2 mi |
| 38107 | Memphis, TN | 17,698 | 1.5 mi |
| 38126 | Memphis, TN | 7,334 | 1.7 mi |
| 38104 | Memphis, TN | 23,409 | 2.2 mi |
| 38112 | Memphis, TN | 17,472 | 3.3 mi |
| 38108 | Memphis, TN | 18,729 | 4.1 mi |
| 38114 | Memphis, TN | 26,905 | 4.7 mi |
| 38127 | Memphis, TN | 45,248 | 6.1 mi |
| 38106 | Memphis, TN | 27,222 | 4.9 mi |
| 38132 | Memphis, TN | 7 | 5.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 38105, 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 (6,184 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 38105 in?
ZIP code 38105 (Memphis) 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 38105?
ZIP code 38105 in Memphis, TN has a population of 6,184 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38105?
The median household income in ZIP 38105 is $34,015, which is 55% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38105?
The median home value in ZIP 38105 is $90,200, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38105?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38105 is African American at 72.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38105?
ZIP code 38105 has 134 business establishments employing approximately 8,712 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38105?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38105 are: Other services (except public administration) (31), Health care and social assistance (24), Accommodation and food services (23). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38105?
In ZIP code 38105, 54.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 38105?
In ZIP code 38105, approximately 13.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 86.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38105?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38105 is 25.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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