ZIP Code 38109 Demographics & Data

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Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 38109

The ZIP Code 38109 is associated with the city of Memphis in Tennessee in Shelby County in the U.S. It is estimated that about 13.7% of residents in this Tennessee region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $18,008. The median age in the 38109 ZIP Code is 41.6 years, with 24.9% of residents aged 62 years and older. An estimated 22% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $31,114. The current population estimate is 44,911.

Population in 38109

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 38109 is 44,911.

Memphis, TN

The 38109 ZIP Code is associated with Memphis, TN in Shelby County.

Area Codes associated with 38109

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 38109 include 901.

Sunrise / Sunset in 38109

Sunrise: 7:05 am
Sunset: 4:53 pm
Sunrise in 38109 7:05 am
Sunrise in 38109 4:53 pm

Weather forecast for 38109

Today's forecast for 38109: Rain showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy. High near 62, with temperatures falling to around 49 in the afternoon. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Current air quality in 38109

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 38109 Good

Internet in 38109

An estimated 61.3% of households in ZIP Code 38109 have a computer, while about 51.7% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 38109

In ZIP Code 38109, females make up an estimated 53.1% of the overall population, while males comprise approximately 46.9%.

Health Insurance in 38109

Approximately 17.4% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 38109 (Memphis, TN) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 38109

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 38109, 99.4% is one race, while 0.6% are two or more races. Approximately 1.4% of 38109 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 38109 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (96.9%), followed by White (2.9%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 38109. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 38109

Industry Percent
White 2.9%
Black or African American 96.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.6%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Income in ZIP Code 38109

The median household income in ZIP Code 38109 is $31,114, while the region's mean household income is $43,741. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $18,008. The per capita income in ZIP Code 38109 of $18,008 is approximately 39.69% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $29,859. An estimated 21.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately129.47% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.9% of the population in 38109 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 14.8% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 1.0% of 38109 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 38109. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 38109

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 11.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 12.2%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 17.9%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 14.5%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 14.8%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 14.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 7.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 5.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 1.0%
$200,000 or more per year 1.0%

Education levels in ZIP Code 38109

In ZIP Code 38109, 83.8% of the population graduated high school, while 13.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 36.1% in this Shelby County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 38109

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 4.9%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 11.3%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 36.1%
Some college, no degree 28.1%
Associate's degree 5.8%
Bachelor's degree 8.8%
Graduate or professional degree 5.0%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 38109. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 38109

Residents of ZIP Code 38109 are older than average. The median age of 41.6 years in ZIP Code 38109 is approximately 9.19% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 24.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 12.4% of the population in 38109 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.3% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.2% of 38109 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 38109. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 38109

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.8%
5 to 9 years 5.6%
10 to 14 years 7.4%
15 to 19 years 6.6%
20 to 24 years 6.0%
25 to 34 years 11.4%
35 to 44 years 10.5%
45 to 54 years 12.4%
55 to 59 years 7.1%
60 to 64 years 7.0%
65 to 74 years 12.3%
75 to 84 years 5.8%
85 years and over 2.2%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 38109

In ZIP Code 38109, 96.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.1% of homes. Lastly, 1.2% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Shelby County region.

Language Spoken in 38109

Language Spoken Percent
English only 96.7%
Spanish 1.4%
Other Indo-European languages 0.7%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.1%
Other languages 1.2%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

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Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 38109

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 38109, an estimated 26.9% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 22.4% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.2% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Shelby County region.

Age of Housing in 38109

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.2%
Built between 2010 and 2013 1.2%
Built between 2000 and 2009 6.5%
Built between 1990 and 1999 5.8%
Built between 1980 and 1989 5.1%
Built between 1970 and 1979 18.6%
Built between 1960 and 1969 22.4%
Built between 1950 and 1959 26.9%
Built between 1940 and 1949 9.3%
Built in 1939 or earlier 3.9%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 38109. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 38109

In 38109, 52.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 24.9 minutes. Approximately 22.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 38109 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 20.5% work in transportation and warehousing, and utilities. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.1% of 38109 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 38109. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 38109

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.1%
Construction 4.0%
Manufacturing 8.1%
Wholesale trade 3.3%
Retail trade 9.8%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 20.5%
Information 1.4%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 3.8%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 6.9%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 22.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 10.4%
Other services, except public administration 4.8%
Public administration 4.7%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 38109 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 38109. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 38109

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 38109 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 38109 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 82.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 38109 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 38109

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 82.6%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 38109. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 38109. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 38109

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 38109 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 38109 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.21 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 26.46% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 20.94% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 38109. This visualizes electricity rates in 38109 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 38109

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 38109 9.89¢/kWh 10.68¢/kWh 11.36¢/kWh
Tennessee 12.92¢/kWh 12.32¢/kWh 6.51¢/kWh
United States 16.83¢/kWh 13.2¢/kWh 8.21¢/kWh

Solar Power in 38109

Month ZIP Code 38109 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.21 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.46 3 6.31
Mar 4.92 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.59 5.13 7.3
May 5.77 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.95 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.84 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.03 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.96 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.32 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.61 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.81 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 38109. This visualizes solar power levels in 38109 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 38109 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 38109, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 38109 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Shelby County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 38109. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 38109

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 1287
Credit reporting or credit repair services 874
Debt collection 149
Checking or savings account 33
Credit card 10
Other 49
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 38109

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 1018
Improper use of your report 473
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 317
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 313
Attempts to collect debt not owed 88
Other 193
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 38109. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.