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Population and households in ZIP 38111
Household size in ZIP 38111
| Period | ZIP 38111 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.42 | 2.72 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.55 | 2.74 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.45 | 2.70 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.60 | 2.65 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.19 | −0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 38111 average 2.60 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.42, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the north.
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 38111
| Period | ZIP 38111 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.6 | 35.8 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.2 | 36.7 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.9 | 37.6 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.8 | 37.7 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.8 | +1.9 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 38111 is young: half of its residents are under 33.8, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults and children. The median age has dropped from 36.6 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Only 24 of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are younger.
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 38111
| Period | ZIP 38111 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.1% | 17.3% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.9% | 16.4% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.8% | 15.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.1% | 16.3% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −7.0 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in ZIP 38111 (13.1%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. Even so, single parents are less common here than in the Memphis area overall (16.3%). The single-parent share is down 7.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 38111
Renters in ZIP 38111
| Period | ZIP 38111 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.1% | 34.7% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 52.2% | 37.9% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.3% | 40.0% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 54.7% | 39.5% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +10.6 pts | +4.8 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 38111 rent: 54.7% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 43.2% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 10.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 38111
| Period | ZIP 38111 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.4% | 12.1% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 11.7% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.8% | 11.6% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.2% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −2.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in ZIP 38111: 11.2% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is down 3.3 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 38111
| Period | ZIP 38111 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1956 | 1980 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1957 | 1981 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1959 | 1983 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +3 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 38111 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1959, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the east. Only ten of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 38111
| Period | ZIP 38111 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $791 | $912 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $835 | $991 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $926 | $1,080 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,199 | $1,428 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$408 | +$516 | +$526 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 38111 costs $1,199 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $408 a month since 2006–10, up 52%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 35.6% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the north; the most affordable are in the center.
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 38111
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 38111
| Period | ZIP 38111 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.1% | 25.5% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.3% | 26.6% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.6% | 28.0% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.7% | 30.5% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than a third of adults 25 and older in ZIP 38111 (36.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is higher than in the Memphis area overall (30.5%). The share with a degree has risen 6.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 38111
| Period | ZIP 38111 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.9% | 84.8% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.9% | 86.4% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.8% | 87.8% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.4% | 89.2% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +4.4 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 38111 is close to the national rate: 88.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.5 points, as it has nationally.
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 38111
| Period | ZIP 38111 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 10.1% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 11.0% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 7.1% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 6.9% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −3.2 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 38111: 8.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only 19 of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.1 points, in line with the national trend.
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 38111 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 38111 | 2.60 | 33.8 | 13.1% | 54.7% | 11.2% | 1959 | $1,199 | 36.7% | 88.4% | 8.7% |
| ZIP 38152 | 1.67 | 25.9 | 5.6% | 73.4% | 13.6% | 1979 | $1,007 | 84.0% | 98.9% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 38117 | 2.37 | 39.6 | 11.8% | 26.8% | 6.7% | 1961 | $1,553 | 59.9% | 94.6% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 38114 | 2.29 | 39.3 | 23.8% | 54.4% | 22.9% | 1955 | $939 | 14.4% | 80.2% | 15.4% |
| ZIP 38112 | 2.64 | 31.9 | 18.1% | 48.6% | 12.1% | 1951 | $1,108 | 35.8% | 84.7% | 10.3% |
| ZIP 38122 | 3.01 | 27.5 | 19.3% | 47.0% | 8.6% | 1955 | $1,110 | 21.5% | 73.7% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 38104 | 1.79 | 38.4 | 8.0% | 63.0% | 10.1% | 1953 | $1,191 | 48.7% | 92.4% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 38132 | 2.80 | 33.7 | 25.7% | 37.9% | 6.3% | 1965 | $1,044 | 25.3% | 69.5% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 38118 | 3.04 | 29.2 | 26.5% | 60.1% | 19.0% | 1972 | $1,281 | 12.0% | 78.1% | 9.0% |
| ZIP 38131 | 2.81 | 33.7 | 25.9% | 37.9% | 6.2% | 1965 | $1,041 | 25.2% | 70.7% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 38108 | 2.82 | 35.5 | 19.9% | 54.6% | 15.1% | 1957 | $991 | 11.6% | 68.0% | 7.9% |
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 38111. 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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