ZIP Code 38131

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Memphis · Shelby County · Tennessee

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ZIP code 38131 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers the local postal service area in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. The area is home to 0 residents, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 38131 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38131 sits at , while per-capita income is . The poverty rate stands at and the unemployment rate at . On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38131 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is , and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Shelby County, so you can benchmark 38131 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 38131

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38131.

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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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 38131, Memphis, TN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

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Who lives in ZIP 38131?

Median Age

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Female

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 32 business establishments in ZIP 38131, employing approximately 1,007 people with a combined annual payroll of $57,588,000.

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Businesses

1,007

Employees

$57.6M

Annual Payroll

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Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 8 25.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 15.6%
Construction 4 12.5%
Manufacturing 4 12.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 9.4%
Health care and social assistance 3 9.4%

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 38131 vs 38132 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
38132 Memphis, TN 7 0.6 mi
38114 Memphis, TN 26,905 2.1 mi
38116 Memphis, TN 40,404 2.5 mi
38104 Memphis, TN 23,409 4.6 mi
38118 Memphis, TN 41,465 4.0 mi
38111 Memphis, TN 41,742 4.1 mi
38112 Memphis, TN 17,472 5.7 mi
38671 Southaven, MS 35,712 7.0 mi
38126 Memphis, TN 7,334 5.1 mi
38152 Memphis, TN 834 5.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38131 in?
ZIP code 38131 (Memphis) is located in Shelby County, Tennessee. Shelby County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/shelby-tn.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38131?
ZIP code 38131 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 1,007 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38131?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38131 are: Other services (except public administration) (8), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (5), Construction (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.

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Official Data Resources for Memphis, TN

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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