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Memphis, TN · standard

ZIP Code 38133

Shelby County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

20,787
634/sq mi
$81,659
Median income
$270,900
Median home value
31.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Memphis pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 36%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs
634
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38133 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 38133 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, with 20,787 residents across 32.8 square miles, a density of 634 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 38133 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,659 (23% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $39,774. The poverty rate stands at 7.5% and the unemployment rate at 6.8%. On housing, the median home value is $270,900 (9% above the state average) with median rent at $1,504 per month, and 67.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Shelby County, so you can benchmark 38133 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 38133

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Memphis, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38133.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 38133, 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

20,787

Population

32.8

Area (sq mi)

634

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38133?

37.2

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

11.3%

Foreign-Born

White 51.0%
African American 29.7%
Asian 4.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%

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?

$81,659

Median Household Income

+23% vs state

$39,774

Per Capita Income

7.5%

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Unemployment Rate

24.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 38133 ranks nationally

Memphis, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$81,659 Top 36% higher than 64% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.9%

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

What does housing look like?

8,311

Total Housing Units

8,005

Occupied Units

306

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.9%
Renter 32.1%

$270,900

Median Home Value

+9% vs state

$1,504

Median Rent

1993

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

+2.2%

YoY Change (2024)

205

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+105%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 38133 have increased 2.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +105% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.8% 140
2021 +13.0% 158
2022 +18.3% 187
2023 +7.5% 201
2024 +2.2% 205

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 866 business establishments in ZIP 38133, employing approximately 23,000 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,184,253,000.

866

Businesses

23,000

Employees

$1.2B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 213 24.6%
Accommodation and food services 102 11.8%
Construction 85 9.8%
Health care and social assistance 81 9.3%
Wholesale trade 80 9.2%
Other services (except public administration) 67 7.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 52 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 44 5.1%
Finance and insurance 34 3.9%
Manufacturing 31 3.6%
Transportation and warehousing 22 2.5%
Information 17 2.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 1.9%
Educational services 9 1.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.6%

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 38133 vs 38029 →

ZIP 38133 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38133 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 38133 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 38133 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
38029 Ellendale, TN 80 2.4 mi
38016 Cordova, TN 43,079 3.0 mi
38135 Memphis, TN 30,657 3.6 mi
38134 Memphis, TN 41,948 4.5 mi
38018 Cordova, TN 35,059 5.4 mi
38138 Germantown, TN 24,045 8.9 mi
38128 Memphis, TN 44,863 7.5 mi
38120 Memphis, TN 14,237 7.0 mi
38002 Arlington, TN 38,927 7.0 mi
38139 Germantown, TN 16,086 9.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Shelby County

38017 standard
Collierville, TN
Pop: 48,642
38109 standard
Memphis, TN
Pop: 46,594
38127 standard
Memphis, TN
Pop: 45,248
38128 standard
Memphis, TN
Pop: 44,863
38016 standard
Cordova, TN
Pop: 43,079
38134 standard
Memphis, TN
Pop: 41,948

Related Areas

Shelby County Memphis, TN Tennessee

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38133 in? ▼
ZIP code 38133 (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 38133? ▼
ZIP code 38133 in Memphis, TN has a population of 20,787 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38133? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 38133 is $81,659, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38133? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 38133 is $270,900, which is 3% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38133? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 38133 is White at 51.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38133? ▼
ZIP code 38133 has 866 business establishments employing approximately 23,000 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38133? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38133 are: Retail trade (213), Accommodation and food services (102), Construction (85). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 38133? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 38133 increased by 2.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 105%. 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 38133? ▼
In ZIP code 38133, 59.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.9% 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 38133? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38133 is 24.8 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 38133? ▼
In ZIP code 38133, approximately 67.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38133? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38133 is 7.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.