Population 39,210 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in ZIP 38118
Household size in ZIP 38118
| Period | ZIP 38118 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.16 | 2.74 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.03 | 2.70 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.04 | 2.65 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.19 | −0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 38118 are large by national standards, averaging 3.04 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has climbed from 2.85 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only eight have larger households.
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 38118
| Period | ZIP 38118 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.9 | 35.8 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 29.2 | 36.7 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.0 | 37.6 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 29.2 | 37.7 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.7 | +1.9 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 29.2, ZIP 38118 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. The median age has dropped from 30.9 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Only five 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 38118
| Period | ZIP 38118 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.8% | 17.3% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.9% | 16.4% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 28.3% | 15.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 26.5% | 16.3% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 38118: 26.5% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 2.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only four 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 38118
Renters in ZIP 38118
| Period | ZIP 38118 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.6% | 34.7% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 48.5% | 37.9% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 54.8% | 40.0% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 60.1% | 39.5% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +13.5 pts | +4.8 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 38118: 60.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 47.6% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 13.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 13 of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 38118
| Period | ZIP 38118 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.0% | 12.1% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.2% | 11.7% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.8% | 11.6% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.0% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −2.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 38118: 19.0% of homes are empty, 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. Of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 14 have a higher vacancy rate.
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 38118
| Period | ZIP 38118 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1980 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1981 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1983 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +3 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 38118 run older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1972 against 1980. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the west. ZIP 38118 has older homes than the great majority of Tennessee ZIP codes.
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 38118
| Period | ZIP 38118 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $886 | $912 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $901 | $991 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $957 | $1,080 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,281 | $1,428 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$395 | +$516 | +$526 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 38118 costs $1,281 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $395 a month from 2006–10, a 45% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 37.6% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the northeast; 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 38118
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 38118
| Period | ZIP 38118 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 25.5% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 26.6% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.2% | 28.0% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.0% | 30.5% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 38118: 12.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 2.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 11 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 38118
| Period | ZIP 38118 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.1% | 84.8% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.7% | 86.4% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 78.5% | 87.8% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 78.1% | 89.2% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +4.4 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than one in five adults in ZIP 38118 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 78.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 2.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only five have 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 38118
| Period | ZIP 38118 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.4% | 10.1% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.9% | 11.0% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.9% | 7.1% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 6.9% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −3.2 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 38118: 9.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 17 have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.4 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 38118 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 38118 | 3.04 | 29.2 | 26.5% | 60.1% | 19.0% | 1972 | $1,281 | 12.0% | 78.1% | 9.0% |
| ZIP 38115 | 2.55 | 32.0 | 24.4% | 76.2% | 14.4% | 1978 | $1,284 | 16.3% | 87.3% | 8.6% |
| ZIP 38111 | 2.60 | 33.8 | 13.1% | 54.7% | 11.2% | 1959 | $1,199 | 36.7% | 88.4% | 8.7% |
| ZIP 38132 | 2.80 | 33.7 | 25.7% | 37.9% | 6.3% | 1965 | $1,044 | 25.3% | 69.5% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 38131 | 2.81 | 33.7 | 25.9% | 37.9% | 6.2% | 1965 | $1,041 | 25.2% | 70.7% | 4.5% |
| 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 38141 | 2.96 | 31.4 | 31.1% | 44.5% | 5.2% | 1984 | $1,538 | 17.2% | 90.3% | 8.9% |
| ZIP 38152 | 1.67 | 25.9 | 5.6% | 73.4% | 13.6% | 1979 | $1,007 | 84.0% | 98.9% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 38119 | 2.33 | 41.3 | 11.3% | 38.0% | 6.3% | 1978 | $1,460 | 51.8% | 95.6% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 38116 | 2.66 | 36.9 | 25.9% | 56.9% | 15.3% | 1967 | $1,146 | 21.4% | 86.6% | 13.7% |
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 38118. 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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