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Household size in ZIP 38108
| Period | ZIP 38108 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.92 | 2.72 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.00 | 2.74 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.89 | 2.70 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.82 | 2.65 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | −0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 38108 average 2.82 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.92, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the west.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 38108
| Period | ZIP 38108 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.4 | 35.8 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.0 | 36.7 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.9 | 37.6 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.5 | 37.7 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.1 | +1.9 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 38108 is young: half of its residents are under 35.5, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 33.4, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 38108
| Period | ZIP 38108 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.5% | 17.3% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.0% | 16.4% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.5% | 15.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.9% | 16.3% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.6 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in five households in ZIP 38108 (19.9%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 5.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 17 have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 38108
Renters in ZIP 38108
| Period | ZIP 38108 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.1% | 34.7% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 56.2% | 37.9% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 58.8% | 40.0% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 54.6% | 39.5% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +4.8 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 38108: 54.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About seven in ten owners (68.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.4 points, mirroring the country. Of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 23 have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 38108
| Period | ZIP 38108 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.2% | 12.1% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.8% | 11.7% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.2% | 11.6% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.1% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −2.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.1% of the housing in ZIP 38108, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 4.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 38108
| Period | ZIP 38108 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1954 | 1980 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1956 | 1981 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1957 | 1983 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +3 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 38108 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1957, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the west. Of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only nine have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 38108
| Period | ZIP 38108 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $750 | $912 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $765 | $991 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $807 | $1,080 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $991 | $1,428 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$240 | +$516 | +$526 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 38108 pays $991 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $240 a month since 2006–10, up 32%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.4% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 38108
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 38108
| Period | ZIP 38108 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 25.5% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 26.6% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 28.0% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.6% | 30.5% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 38108: 11.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.5 points, in line with the national trend. Only nine of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 38108
| Period | ZIP 38108 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 66.3% | 84.8% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 65.2% | 86.4% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 69.8% | 87.8% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 68.0% | 89.2% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly a third of adults in ZIP 38108 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 68.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 1.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only one other Tennessee ZIP code with 5,000+ people has a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 38108
| Period | ZIP 38108 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.1% | 10.1% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 19.2% | 11.0% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.3% | 7.1% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 6.9% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −11.2 pts | −3.2 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 38108 runs well above the national rate: 7.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 28 have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 11.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 38108 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 38108 | 2.82 | 35.5 | 19.9% | 54.6% | 15.1% | 1957 | $991 | 11.6% | 68.0% | 7.9% |
| ZIP 38122 | 3.01 | 27.5 | 19.3% | 47.0% | 8.6% | 1955 | $1,110 | 21.5% | 73.7% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 38112 | 2.64 | 31.9 | 18.1% | 48.6% | 12.1% | 1951 | $1,108 | 35.8% | 84.7% | 10.3% |
| ZIP 38107 | 1.98 | 38.1 | 17.2% | 60.4% | 16.3% | 1962 | $1,119 | 24.5% | 85.9% | 18.2% |
| ZIP 38152 | 1.67 | 25.9 | 5.6% | 73.4% | 13.6% | 1979 | $1,007 | 84.0% | 98.9% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 38128 | 2.77 | 33.9 | 29.8% | 57.3% | 12.1% | 1977 | $1,309 | 13.8% | 85.5% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 38104 | 1.79 | 38.4 | 8.0% | 63.0% | 10.1% | 1953 | $1,191 | 48.7% | 92.4% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 38127 | 2.87 | 31.4 | 34.7% | 58.1% | 18.2% | 1967 | $1,173 | 11.3% | 82.7% | 13.1% |
| ZIP 38111 | 2.60 | 33.8 | 13.1% | 54.7% | 11.2% | 1959 | $1,199 | 36.7% | 88.4% | 8.7% |
| ZIP 38105 | 1.89 | 38.7 | 12.2% | 83.7% | 20.7% | 1968 | $1,087 | 27.6% | 85.7% | 8.1% |
| ZIP 38117 | 2.37 | 39.6 | 11.8% | 26.8% | 6.7% | 1961 | $1,553 | 59.9% | 94.6% | 3.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 38108. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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