Memphis, TN · standard
ZIP Code 38134
Shelby County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 41,948
- 871/sq mi High-density area
- $60,622
- Median income Below-median income area
- $207,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Memphis pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 30th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 45th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 871
- people per sq mi
- 47%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38134 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 38134 (Memphis, TN) rose +2.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 211.5 in 2023 to 215.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 38134 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, with 41,948 residents across 48.2 square miles, a density of 871 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38134 reports a modest median household income of $60,622 (9% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,888. The poverty rate is 11.1%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $207,000 (16% below the average Tennessee ZIP), and median rent is $1,198; owner occupancy is 47.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.6, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Shelby County, so 38134 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 38134
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Memphis, TN
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$28,888
Per Capita Income
11.1%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
21.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 38134 ranks nationally
Memphis, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$60,622 30th percentile higher than 30% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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
15,781housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 38134 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38128
Memphis (38128)
44,863 residents
- 38016
Cordova (38016)
43,079 residents
- 38134
Memphis (38134)
41,948 residents
- 38135
Memphis (38135)
30,657 residents
- 38117
Memphis (38117)
26,125 residents
- 38122
Memphis (38122)
25,270 residents
- 38119
Memphis (38119)
22,330 residents
- 38133
Memphis (38133)
20,787 residents
- 38108
Memphis (38108)
18,729 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38134 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 38134 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38120
Memphis (38120)
$123,538 median income
- 38135
Memphis (38135)
$97,282 median income
- 38119
Memphis (38119)
$89,289 median income
- 38117
Memphis (38117)
$85,633 median income
- 38133
Memphis (38133)
$81,659 median income
- 38016
Cordova (38016)
$76,569 median income
- 38134
Memphis (38134)
$60,622 median income
- 38122 $48,710
Memphis (38122)
$48,710 median income
- 38128 $47,645
Memphis (38128)
$47,645 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 38134 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 38134, 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 (41,948 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 38134 in?
ZIP code 38134 (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 38134?
ZIP code 38134 in Memphis, TN has a population of 41,948 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38134?
The median household income in ZIP 38134 is $60,622, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38134?
The median home value in ZIP 38134 is $207,000, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38134?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38134 is White at 41.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38134?
ZIP code 38134 has 1,265 business establishments employing approximately 22,107 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38134?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38134 are: Retail trade (168), Construction (144), Health care and social assistance (142). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 38134?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 38134 increased by 2.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 116%. 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 38134?
In ZIP code 38134, 54.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.4% 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 38134?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38134 is 21.3 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 38134?
In ZIP code 38134, approximately 47.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 52.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38134?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38134 is 11.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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