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Cities in ZIP code 38109

The list below includes the cities that the US Post Office accepts for ZIP code 38109. The preferred city may not be the city in which the ZIP is located. The city for 38109 is usually the name of the main post office. When mailing your package or letter, always include the preferred or acceptable cities. Using any city in the list of unacceptable cities may result in delays.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.