ZIP Code 38134
standardSource:
Memphis · Shelby County · Tennessee
- Population
- 41,948
- Median income
- $60,622
- Median home value
- $207,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 20.4%
- Land area
- 48.2 sq mi
871/sq mi
▼ 21% vs US
higher than 30% of US ZIPs
▼ 26% vs US
higher than 45% of US ZIPs
Median age 32.6
Chicago
ZIP code 38134 in Memphis, Tennessee has a population of 41,948. The median household income is $60,622, which is 21% below the national average. Median home value is $207,000, 26% below the US average. 20.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 38134 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 48.2 square miles in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. The area is home to 41,948 residents, producing a population density of 871 people per square mile, 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 38134 against Tennessee and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38134 sits at $60,622 (9% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $28,888. The poverty rate stands at 11.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $207,000 (16% below the state average) with median rent at $1,198 per month, and 47.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38134 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.6, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Shelby County, so you can benchmark 38134 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 38134
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38134.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
168 establishments
- Construction
Construction
144 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
142 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
137 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
120 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 38134, 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
41,948
Population
48.2
Area (sq mi)
871
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38134?
32.6
Median Age
52.9%
Male
47.1%
Female
12.0%
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?
$60,622
Median Household Income
-9% vs state
$28,888
Per Capita Income
11.1%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
21.3 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
15,781
Total Housing Units
15,062
Occupied Units
719
Vacant Units
2.68
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$207,000
Median Home Value
-16% vs state
$1,198
Median Rent
1979
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
+2.1%
YoY Change (2024)
216
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+116%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 38134 have increased 2.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +116% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.5% | 146 |
| 2021 | +15.1% | 168 |
| 2022 | +17.8% | 198 |
| 2023 | +6.9% | 212 |
| 2024 | +2.1% | 216 |
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 1,265 business establishments in ZIP 38134, employing approximately 22,107 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,081,667,000.
1,265
Businesses
22,107
Employees
$1.1B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 168 | 13.3% |
| Construction | 144 | 11.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 142 | 11.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 137 | 10.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 120 | 9.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 100 | 7.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 91 | 7.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 85 | 6.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 77 | 6.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 55 | 4.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 36 | 2.9% |
| Manufacturing | 31 | 2.5% |
| Information | 28 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 22 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 16 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 12 | 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 38134 vs 38120 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38120 | Memphis, TN | 14,237 | 3.7 mi |
| 38135 | Memphis, TN | 30,657 | 4.3 mi |
| 38122 | Memphis, TN | 25,270 | 3.7 mi |
| 38029 | Ellendale, TN | 80 | 4.8 mi |
| 38133 | Memphis, TN | 20,787 | 4.5 mi |
| 38016 | Cordova, TN | 43,079 | 5.7 mi |
| 38117 | Memphis, TN | 26,125 | 5.0 mi |
| 38108 | Memphis, TN | 18,729 | 6.2 mi |
| 38119 | Memphis, TN | 22,330 | 6.8 mi |
| 38128 | Memphis, TN | 44,863 | 5.1 mi |
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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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