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Population and households in ZIP 38122
Household size in ZIP 38122
| Period | ZIP 38122 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.53 | 2.72 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.62 | 2.74 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.86 | 2.70 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.01 | 2.65 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.48 | −0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 38122 are large by national standards, averaging 3.01 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.53, even as the national average fell. Of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only nine 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 38122
| Period | ZIP 38122 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.2 | 35.8 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.3 | 36.7 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.4 | 37.6 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 27.5 | 37.7 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | −6.6 | +1.9 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 38122 is young: half of its residents are under 27.5, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults in their twenties. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 34.2, even as the national median rose. Of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only two 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 38122
| Period | ZIP 38122 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.2% | 17.3% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.8% | 16.4% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.8% | 15.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.3% | 16.3% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 38122: 19.3% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 4.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only 22 of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 38122
Renters in ZIP 38122
| Period | ZIP 38122 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.0% | 34.7% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 46.9% | 37.9% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.2% | 40.0% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 47.0% | 39.5% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +4.8 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 38122 than nationally: 47.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 45.4% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.9 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 38122
| Period | ZIP 38122 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.0% | 12.1% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.9% | 11.7% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.2% | 11.6% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 38122 as nationally: 8.6%, against 9.6%. Vacancy has fallen 5.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 38122
| Period | ZIP 38122 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1955 | 1980 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1955 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1953 | 1981 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1955 | 1983 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +3 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 38122 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1955, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only seven 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 38122
| Period | ZIP 38122 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $768 | $912 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $856 | $991 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $927 | $1,080 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,110 | $1,428 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$342 | +$516 | +$526 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 38122 runs $1,110 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $342 a month since 2006–10, up 45%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.3% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the south and lowest 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 38122
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 38122
| Period | ZIP 38122 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.3% | 25.5% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.3% | 26.6% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.1% | 28.0% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.5% | 30.5% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 38122: 21.5% 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 4.2 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the west.
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 38122
| Period | ZIP 38122 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.4% | 84.8% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 74.9% | 86.4% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 77.8% | 87.8% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 73.7% | 89.2% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over a quarter of adults in ZIP 38122 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 73.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only two 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 38122
| Period | ZIP 38122 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 10.1% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 11.0% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 7.1% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 6.9% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.8 pts | −3.2 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 6.0%, unemployment in ZIP 38122 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the Memphis area overall (6.9%). Unemployment has fallen 5.8 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 38122 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 38122 | 3.01 | 27.5 | 19.3% | 47.0% | 8.6% | 1955 | $1,110 | 21.5% | 73.7% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 38108 | 2.82 | 35.5 | 19.9% | 54.6% | 15.1% | 1957 | $991 | 11.6% | 68.0% | 7.9% |
| ZIP 38152 | 1.67 | 25.9 | 5.6% | 73.4% | 13.6% | 1979 | $1,007 | 84.0% | 98.9% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 38112 | 2.64 | 31.9 | 18.1% | 48.6% | 12.1% | 1951 | $1,108 | 35.8% | 84.7% | 10.3% |
| ZIP 38117 | 2.37 | 39.6 | 11.8% | 26.8% | 6.7% | 1961 | $1,553 | 59.9% | 94.6% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 38111 | 2.60 | 33.8 | 13.1% | 54.7% | 11.2% | 1959 | $1,199 | 36.7% | 88.4% | 8.7% |
| ZIP 38134 | 2.75 | 34.2 | 21.3% | 52.5% | 6.1% | 1979 | $1,445 | 21.1% | 86.0% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 38120 | 2.20 | 44.4 | 5.8% | 29.9% | 7.4% | 1974 | $1,776 | 68.4% | 97.5% | 3.2% |
| 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 38107 | 1.98 | 38.1 | 17.2% | 60.4% | 16.3% | 1962 | $1,119 | 24.5% | 85.9% | 18.2% |
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 38122. 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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