Memphis, TN · standard
ZIP Code 38112
Shelby County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,472
- 1,500/sq mi High-density area
- $55,207
- Median income Below-median income area
- $252,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 39.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Memphis pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 42%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,500
- people per sq mi
- 52%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38112 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 38112 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, home to 17,472 residents across 11.6 square miles, a density of 1,500 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38112 reports a modest median household income of $55,207 (17% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,543. The poverty rate is 31.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $252,100 (2% above the average Tennessee ZIP) and median rent is $985; 51.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.4, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Shelby County, so 38112 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 38112
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Memphis, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38112.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
53 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
41 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
33 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
33 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
32 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 38112, 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
17,472
Population
11.6
Area (sq mi)
1,500
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38112?
32.4
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
12.5%
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?
$55,207
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$32,543
Per Capita Income
31.3%
Poverty Rate
9.6%
Unemployment Rate
19.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 38112 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)
$55,207 35th percentile higher than 35% of 593 Tennessee 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
7,469housing units
7,469
Total Housing Units
6,494
Occupied Units
975
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$252,100
Median Home Value
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$985
Median Rent
1950
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
-0.0%
YoY Change (2024)
228
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+128%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 38112 have decreased 0.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +128% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.5% | 183 |
| 2021 | +10.8% | 203 |
| 2022 | +13.6% | 230 |
| 2023 | -1.0% | 228 |
| 2024 | -0.0% | 228 |
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 338 business establishments in ZIP 38112, employing approximately 7,128 people with a combined annual payroll of $318,786,000.
338
Businesses
7,128
Employees
$318.8M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 53 | 15.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 41 | 12.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 33 | 9.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 33 | 9.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 32 | 9.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 26 | 7.7% |
| Construction | 23 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 23 | 6.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 3.9% |
| Educational services | 12 | 3.5% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 3.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.8% |
| Information | 4 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.9% |
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 38112 vs 38108 →
ZIP 38112 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38111
Memphis (38111)
41,742 residents
- 38114
Memphis (38114)
26,905 residents
- 38122
Memphis (38122)
25,270 residents
- 38104
Memphis (38104)
23,409 residents
- 38108
Memphis (38108)
18,729 residents
- 38107
Memphis (38107)
17,698 residents
- 38112
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 38112 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 38112 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
- 38111
Memphis (38111)
$52,589 median income
- 38122
Memphis (38122)
$48,710 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
What this shows By household income, ZIP 38112 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38108 | Memphis, TN | 18,729 | 2.0 mi |
| 38104 | Memphis, TN | 23,409 | 1.9 mi |
| 38114 | Memphis, TN | 26,905 | 3.6 mi |
| 38105 | Memphis, TN | 6,184 | 3.3 mi |
| 38122 | Memphis, TN | 25,270 | 3.2 mi |
| 38152 | Memphis, TN | 834 | 3.0 mi |
| 38107 | Memphis, TN | 17,698 | 3.1 mi |
| 38111 | Memphis, TN | 41,742 | 3.2 mi |
| 38103 | Memphis, TN | 12,180 | 4.5 mi |
| 38126 | Memphis, TN | 7,334 | 4.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 38112, 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 (17,472 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 38112 in?
ZIP code 38112 (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 38112?
ZIP code 38112 in Memphis, TN has a population of 17,472 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38112?
The median household income in ZIP 38112 is $55,207, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38112?
The median home value in ZIP 38112 is $252,100, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38112?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38112 is African American at 44.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38112?
ZIP code 38112 has 338 business establishments employing approximately 7,128 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38112?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38112 are: Retail trade (53), Other services (except public administration) (41), Wholesale trade (33). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 38112?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 38112 decreased by 0.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 128%. 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 38112?
In ZIP code 38112, 62.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.2% 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 38112?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38112 is 19.5 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 38112?
In ZIP code 38112, approximately 51.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38112?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38112 is 31.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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