ZIP Code 38109
Post Office City: | Memphis, TN (View All Cities) |
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Neighborhood: | McKeller |
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County: | Shelby County |
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Timezone: | Central (12:52pm) |
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Area code: | 901 (Area Code Map) |
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Coordinates: | 35.1, -90.2 ZIP (~10 mile radius) |
Cities in ZIP code 38109
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- Primary/preferred city:
- Memphis, TN
- Unacceptable:
- Mem, Mphs
Stats and Demographics for the 38109 ZIP Code
ZIP code 38109 is located in southwest Tennessee and covers a slightly less than average land area compared to other ZIP codes in the United States. It also has a slightly less than average population density.
The people living in ZIP code 38109 are primarily black or African American. The number of middle aged adults is large while the number of people in their late 20s to early 40s is large. There are also an extremely large number of single parents and an extremely small number of families. The percentage of children under 18 living in the 38109 ZIP code is large compared to other areas of the country.
Population |
46,594 |
|
Population Density |
692 |
people per sq mi |
Housing Units |
18,891 |
|
Median Home Value |
$67,000 |
|
Land Area |
67.31 |
sq mi |
Water Area |
2.79 |
sq mi |
Occupied Housing Units |
16,635 |
|
Median Household Income |
$31,067 |
|
Estimated Population over Time
Total Population by Age
Median Age: | 38 | | Male Median Age: | 34 | | Female Median Age: | 40 | |
Male | 1,637 | 1,557 | 1,798 | 1,999 | 1,418 | 1,182 | 1,170 | 1,181 | 1,158 | 1,321 | 1,503 | 1,382 | 1,256 | 1,006 | 680 | 422 | 260 | 209 |
Female | 1,594 | 1,589 | 1,751 | 2,044 | 1,510 | 1,357 | 1,403 | 1,359 | 1,516 | 1,613 | 1,909 | 1,841 | 1,755 | 1,440 | 1,043 | 774 | 521 | 436 |
Total | 3,231 | 3,146 | 3,549 | 4,043 | 2,928 | 2,539 | 2,573 | 2,540 | 2,674 | 2,934 | 3,412 | 3,223 | 3,011 | 2,446 | 1,723 | 1,196 | 781 | 645 |
Under 5 | 1,637 | 1,594 | 3,231 |
5-9 | 1,557 | 1,589 | 3,146 |
10-14 | 1,798 | 1,751 | 3,549 |
15-19 | 1,999 | 2,044 | 4,043 |
20-24 | 1,418 | 1,510 | 2,928 |
25-29 | 1,182 | 1,357 | 2,539 |
30-34 | 1,170 | 1,403 | 2,573 |
35-39 | 1,181 | 1,359 | 2,540 |
40-44 | 1,158 | 1,516 | 2,674 |
45-49 | 1,321 | 1,613 | 2,934 |
50-54 | 1,503 | 1,909 | 3,412 |
55-59 | 1,382 | 1,841 | 3,223 |
60-64 | 1,256 | 1,755 | 3,011 |
65-69 | 1,006 | 1,440 | 2,446 |
70-74 | 680 | 1,043 | 1,723 |
75-79 | 422 | 774 | 1,196 |
80-84 | 260 | 521 | 781 |
85 Plus | 209 | 436 | 645 |
Male |
21,139 |
45% |
Female |
25,455 |
55% |
Gender
White |
860 |
1.8% |
Black Or African American |
45,010 |
96.6% |
American Indian Or Alaskan Native |
98 |
0.2% |
Asian |
25 |
0.1% |
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander |
1 |
0.0% |
Other Race |
256 |
0.5% |
Two Or More Races |
344 |
0.7% |
Race
Head of Household by Age
Owner | 86 | 552 | 1,177 | 2,151 | 3,007 | 2,530 | 1,269 | 356 |
Renter | 384 | 1,192 | 1,228 | 1,151 | 816 | 465 | 207 | 64 |
Total | 470 | 1,744 | 2,405 | 3,302 | 3,823 | 2,995 | 1,476 | 420 |
15-24 | 86 | 384 | 470 |
25-34 | 552 | 1,192 | 1,744 |
35-44 | 1,177 | 1,228 | 2,405 |
45-54 | 2,151 | 1,151 | 3,302 |
55-64 | 3,007 | 816 | 3,823 |
65-74 | 2,530 | 465 | 2,995 |
75-84 | 1,269 | 207 | 1,476 |
85 Plus | 356 | 64 | 420 |
Husband Wife Family Households |
4,337 |
26% |
Single Guardian |
7,455 |
45% |
Singles |
4,260 |
26% |
Singles With Roommate |
583 |
4% |
Families vs Singles
Average Household Size: 3 |
Households without Kids |
10,699 |
64% |
Households with Kids |
5,936 |
36% |
Households with Kids
Children by Age
Male | 354 | 363 | 310 | 306 | 292 | 314 | 297 | 311 | 343 | 361 | 345 | 378 | 359 | 355 | 417 | 383 | 460 | 388 | 351 | 326 |
Female | 321 | 322 | 328 | 323 | 319 | 301 | 324 | 312 | 333 | 355 | 377 | 348 | 360 | 311 | 394 | 444 | 419 | 412 | 375 | 343 |
Total | 675 | 685 | 638 | 629 | 611 | 615 | 621 | 623 | 676 | 716 | 722 | 726 | 719 | 666 | 811 | 827 | 879 | 800 | 726 | 669 |
1 | 354 | 321 | 675 |
2 | 363 | 322 | 685 |
3 | 310 | 328 | 638 |
4 | 306 | 323 | 629 |
5 | 292 | 319 | 611 |
6 | 314 | 301 | 615 |
7 | 297 | 324 | 621 |
8 | 311 | 312 | 623 |
9 | 343 | 333 | 676 |
10 | 361 | 355 | 716 |
11 | 345 | 377 | 722 |
12 | 378 | 348 | 726 |
13 | 359 | 360 | 719 |
14 | 355 | 311 | 666 |
15 | 417 | 394 | 811 |
16 | 383 | 444 | 827 |
17 | 460 | 419 | 879 |
18 | 388 | 412 | 800 |
19 | 351 | 375 | 726 |
20 | 326 | 343 | 669 |
Real Estate and Housing
ZIP code 38109 has a slightly less than average percentage of vacancies. The Census also indicates that there are one or more nursing homes nearby.
The majority of household are owned or have a mortgage. Homes in ZIP code 38109 were primarily built in the 1960s or the 1950s. Looking at 38109 real estate data, the median home value of $67,000 is low compared to the rest of the country. It is also low compared to nearby ZIP codes. 38109 could be an area to look for cheap housing compared to surrounding areas. Rentals in 38109 are most commonly 3+ bedrooms. The rent for 3+ bedrooms is normally $750-$999/month including utilities. Prices for rental property include ZIP code 38109 apartments, townhouses, and homes that are primary residences.
For more information, see Memphis, TN home prices.
In Occupied Housing Units |
46,434 |
99.7% |
Correctional Facility For Adults |
0 |
0.0% |
Juvenile Facilities |
0 |
0.0% |
Nursing Facilities |
116 |
0.2% |
Other Institutional |
0 |
0.0% |
College Student Housing |
0 |
0.0% |
Military Quarters |
0 |
0.0% |
Other Noninstitutional |
44 |
0.1% |
Housing Type
Owned Households With A Mortgage |
7,290 |
39% |
Owned Households Free & Clear |
3,838 |
20% |
Renter Occupied Households |
5,507 |
29% |
Households Vacant |
2,256 |
12% |
Housing Occupancy
For Rent |
891 |
39.5% |
Rented & Unoccupied |
32 |
1.4% |
For Sale Only |
172 |
7.6% |
Sold & Unoccupied |
38 |
1.7% |
For Season Recreational Or Occasional Use |
13 |
0.6% |
For Migrant Workers |
0 |
0.0% |
Vacant For Other Reasons |
1,110 |
49.2% |
Vacancy Reasons
Owner Occupied Home Values
Rental Properties by Number of Rooms
Studio Apartment |
93 |
2% |
1 Bedroom |
644 |
11% |
2 Bedroom |
1,597 |
28% |
3+ Bedroom |
3,270 |
58% |
Rental Properties by Number of Rooms
Cost of Monthly Rent Including Utilities
Cost of a Studio Apartment
Employment, Income, Earnings, and Work
The median household income of $31,067 is compared to the rest of the country. It is also compared to nearby ZIP codes. While money isn't everything, ZIP code 38109 may not be as nice as other parts of town.
As with most parts of the country, vehicles are the most common form of transportation to places of employment. Compared to other ZIP codes in the country, 38109 has very few people that work at home. In most parts of the country, the majority of commuters get to work in under half an hour. Most commuters in 38109 can expect to fall in that range. It is very uncommon, compared to the rest of the US, for employees to have to travel more than 45 minutes to their place of employment.
Worked Full-time with Earnings |
10,181 |
28% |
Worked Part-time with Earnings |
9,125 |
25% |
No Earnings |
17,507 |
48% |
Employment Status
Average Household Income over Time
Annual Individual Earnings
Sources of Household Income
Percent of Households Receiving Income
Average Income per Household by Income Source
* Only taxable income is reported.
Household Investment Income
Percent of Households Receiving Investment Income
Average Income per Household by Income Source
* Only taxable income is reported.
Household Retirement Income
Percent of Households Receiving Retirement Income
Average Income per Household by Income Source
* Only taxable income is reported.
Worked Full-time with Earnings |
10,181 |
28% |
Worked Part-time with Earnings |
9,125 |
25% |
No Earnings |
17,507 |
48% |
Source of Earnings
Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over
Car, truck, or van |
14,519 |
93.2% |
Public transportation |
522 |
3.4% |
Taxicab |
13 |
0.1% |
Motorcycle |
0 |
0.0% |
Bicycle, Walked, or Other Means |
308 |
2.0% |
Worked at Home |
220 |
1.4% |
Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over
Travel Time to Work (In Minutes)
Schools and Education
The percentage of people that did not graduate high school is among the highest in the nation. Despite the lower high school graduation rates, slightly more than the average number of people in the area graduated college.
Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over
Less than High School Diploma |
7,319 |
24.1% |
High School Graduate |
17,753 |
58.5% |
Associate's degree |
2,191 |
7.2% |
Bachelor's degree |
2,191 |
7.2% |
Master's degree |
708 |
2.3% |
Professional school degree |
129 |
0.4% |
Doctorate degree |
48 |
0.2% |
Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over
School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)
Enrolled in Public School |
10,053 |
87.4% |
Enrolled in Private School |
481 |
4.2% |
Not Enrolled in School |
973 |
8.5% |
School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)
Schools in ZIP Code 38109
ZIP Code 38109 is in the following school districts: Shelby County School District, Achievement School District, and Private. There are 23 different elementary schools and high schools with mailing addresses in ZIP code 38109.
Freedom Preparatory Academy
5132 Jonetta Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
Grade Level: Other/Combined or Ungraded
District: Shelby County School District
Chickasaw Middle School
4060 Westmont Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
Grade Level: Middle/Elementary
District: Shelby County School District
Double Tree Elementary
4560 Double Tree
Memphis, TN 38109
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Shelby County School District
Fairley Elementary
4950 Fairley Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Shelby County School District
Ford Road Elementary
3336 Ford Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Shelby County School District
Geeter Middle School
4649 Horn Lake Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
Grade Level: Middle/Elementary
District: Shelby County School District
Levi Elementary
135 W Levi Road
Memphis, TN 38109
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Shelby County School District
Manor Lake Elementary
4900 Horn Lake Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Shelby County School District
Raineshaven Elementary
430 Ivan Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Shelby County School District
Riverview School
241 Majuba
Memphis, TN 38109
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Shelby County School District
Westwood Elementary
778 Parkrose Av
Memphis, TN 38109
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Shelby County School District
Whites Chapel Elementary
3966 Sewanee Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Shelby County School District
Fairley High School
4950 Fairley Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
Grade Level: High/Secondary
District: Achievement School District
Carver High School
1591 Pennsylvania
Memphis, TN 38109
Grade Level: High/Secondary
District: Shelby County School District
Mitchell High School
658 Mitchell Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
Grade Level: High/Secondary
District: Shelby County School District
Westwood High School
4480 Westmont St
Memphis, TN 38109
Grade Level: High/Secondary
District: Shelby County School District
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