ZIP Code 38118 Demographics & Data

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Demographics Data and Detailed Statistics About 38118

The ZIP Code 38118 is associated with the city of Memphis in Tennessee in Shelby County in the U.S. It is estimated that about 11.5% of residents in this Tennessee region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $15,878. The median age in the 38118 ZIP Code is 29.5 years, with 10.5% of residents aged 62 years and older. Median househould income in this region is $35,355, while about 27% of the population lives below the poverty line. The current population estimate is 39,168.

Population in 38118

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 38118 is 39,168.

Memphis, TN

The 38118 ZIP Code is associated with Memphis, TN in Shelby County.

Area Codes associated with 38118

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 38118 include 901.

Sunrise / Sunset in 38118

Sunrise: 7:04 am
Sunset: 4:52 pm
Sunrise in 38118 7:04 am
Sunrise in 38118 4:52 pm

Weather forecast for 38118

Today's forecast for 38118: Sunny, with a high near 46. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.

Current air quality in 38118

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 38118 Good

Internet in 38118

An estimated 85.8% of households in ZIP Code 38118 have a computer, while about 75.3% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 38118

In ZIP Code 38118, females make up an estimated 52.5% of the overall population, while males comprise approximately 47.5%.

Health Insurance in 38118

Approximately 22.6% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 38118 (Memphis, TN) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 38118

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 38118, 98.9% is one race, while 1.1% are two or more races. Approximately 14.2% of 38118 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 38118 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (78.3%), followed by White (11.5%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 38118. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 38118

Industry Percent
White 11.5%
Black or African American 78.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.2%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 9.7%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Income in ZIP Code 38118

The median household income in ZIP Code 38118 is $35,355, while the region's mean household income is $44,466. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $15,878. The per capita income in ZIP Code 38118 of $15,878 is approximately 46.82% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $29,859. An estimated 26.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately183.16% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.4% of the population in 38118 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 16.5% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 0.8% of 38118 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 38118. 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 38118

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 10.1%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 9.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 15.4%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 14.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 19.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 16.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 8.3%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 4.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 1.3%
$200,000 or more per year 0.8%

Education levels in ZIP Code 38118

In ZIP Code 38118, 78.7% of the population graduated high school, while 11.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 9.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 3.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 38.7% in this Shelby County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 38118

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 9.9%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 11.4%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 38.7%
Some college, no degree 24.5%
Associate's degree 4.0%
Bachelor's degree 8.4%
Graduate or professional degree 3.1%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 38118. 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 38118

Residents of ZIP Code 38118 are younger than average. The median age of 29.5 years in ZIP Code 38118 is approximately 22.57% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 67.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 10.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.8% of the population in 38118 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 11.8% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.5% of 38118 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 38118. 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 38118

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 10.4%
5 to 9 years 9.1%
10 to 14 years 8.3%
15 to 19 years 7.6%
20 to 24 years 7.8%
25 to 34 years 14.8%
35 to 44 years 11.8%
45 to 54 years 11.2%
55 to 59 years 6.1%
60 to 64 years 5.1%
65 to 74 years 5.6%
75 to 84 years 1.7%
85 years and over 0.5%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 38118

In ZIP Code 38118, 86.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 12.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.7% of homes. Lastly, 0.2% 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 38118

Language Spoken Percent
English only 86.0%
Spanish 12.0%
Other Indo-European languages 0.1%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 1.7%
Other languages 0.2%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 38118. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 38118

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 38118, an estimated 40.3% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 29.0% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.1% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Shelby County region.

Age of Housing in 38118

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.1%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.2%
Built between 2000 and 2009 3.3%
Built between 1990 and 1999 5.3%
Built between 1980 and 1989 7.3%
Built between 1970 and 1979 40.3%
Built between 1960 and 1969 29.0%
Built between 1950 and 1959 12.7%
Built between 1940 and 1949 1.2%
Built in 1939 or earlier 0.7%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 38118. 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 38118

In 38118, 65.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 21.0 minutes. Approximately 25.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 38118 work in transportation and warehousing, and utilities, while an estimated 16.2% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 38118 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 38118. 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 38118

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.0%
Construction 5.5%
Manufacturing 9.1%
Wholesale trade 2.4%
Retail trade 10.4%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 25.5%
Information 1.1%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 3.1%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 9.9%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 16.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 10.1%
Other services, except public administration 3.5%
Public administration 3.3%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 38118 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 38118. 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 38118

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 38118 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 38118 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 77.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 38118 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 38118

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 77.4%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 38118. 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 38118. 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 38118

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 38118 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 38118 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.11 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 24.03% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 22.46% 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 38118. This visualizes electricity rates in 38118 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 38118

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 38118 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 38118

Month ZIP Code 38118 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.99 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.29 3 6.31
Mar 4.82 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.51 5.13 7.3
May 5.7 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.89 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.62 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.91 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.85 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.24 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.7 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.79 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 38118. This visualizes solar power levels in 38118 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 38118 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 38118, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 38118 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 38118. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 38118

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 940
Credit reporting or credit repair services 693
Debt collection 138
Credit card 31
Checking or savings account 22
Other 35
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 38118

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 666
Improper use of your report 476
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 274
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 237
Attempts to collect debt not owed 86
Other 120
* 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 38118. 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.