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Population and households in ZIP 38127
Household size in ZIP 38127
| Period | ZIP 38127 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.17 | 2.72 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.98 | 2.74 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.08 | 2.70 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.87 | 2.65 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.31 | −0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The typical household in ZIP 38127 holds 2.87 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.17, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 16 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 38127
| Period | ZIP 38127 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.2 | 35.8 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.3 | 36.7 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 30.2 | 37.6 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 31.4 | 37.7 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.3 | +1.9 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 31.4, ZIP 38127 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 29.2, as it has nationally. Only nine 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 38127
| Period | ZIP 38127 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.0% | 17.3% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.5% | 16.4% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 33.2% | 15.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 34.7% | 16.3% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over a third of households in ZIP 38127 (34.7%), well above the national share of 11.6%. No other Tennessee ZIP code with 5,000+ people has 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 38127
Renters in ZIP 38127
| Period | ZIP 38127 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.5% | 34.7% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 49.7% | 37.9% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 54.6% | 40.0% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 58.1% | 39.5% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +11.6 pts | +4.8 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 38127: 58.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Nearly half of owners (46.8%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 11.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 15 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 38127
| Period | ZIP 38127 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.0% | 12.1% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.2% | 11.7% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.1% | 11.6% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.2% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | −2.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 38127: 18.2% 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 1.2 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 38127
| Period | ZIP 38127 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1980 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1981 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1983 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +3 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 38127 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1967, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Only 16 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 38127
| Period | ZIP 38127 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $831 | $912 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $855 | $991 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $842 | $1,080 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,173 | $1,428 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$342 | +$516 | +$526 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 38127 costs $1,173 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $342 a month from 2006–10, a 41% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 37.9% 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 northwest; the most affordable are in the southeast.
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 38127
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 38127
| Period | ZIP 38127 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 25.5% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 26.6% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 28.0% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.3% | 30.5% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 38127: 11.3% 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 3.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only five 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 38127
| Period | ZIP 38127 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.0% | 84.8% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 74.7% | 86.4% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 76.9% | 87.8% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 82.7% | 89.2% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in six adults in ZIP 38127 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 82.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 6.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 22 of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 38127
| Period | ZIP 38127 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.8% | 10.1% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 20.4% | 11.0% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 7.1% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.1% | 6.9% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −3.2 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 38127: 13.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only five of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.6 points, mirroring the country.
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 38127 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 38127 | 2.87 | 31.4 | 34.7% | 58.1% | 18.2% | 1967 | $1,173 | 11.3% | 82.7% | 13.1% |
| ZIP 38107 | 1.98 | 38.1 | 17.2% | 60.4% | 16.3% | 1962 | $1,119 | 24.5% | 85.9% | 18.2% |
| ZIP 38128 | 2.77 | 33.9 | 29.8% | 57.3% | 12.1% | 1977 | $1,309 | 13.8% | 85.5% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 38108 | 2.82 | 35.5 | 19.9% | 54.6% | 15.1% | 1957 | $991 | 11.6% | 68.0% | 7.9% |
| ZIP 38112 | 2.64 | 31.9 | 18.1% | 48.6% | 12.1% | 1951 | $1,108 | 35.8% | 84.7% | 10.3% |
| ZIP 38105 | 1.89 | 38.7 | 12.2% | 83.7% | 20.7% | 1968 | $1,087 | 27.6% | 85.7% | 8.1% |
| ZIP 38103 | 1.49 | 35.3 | 7.5% | 69.3% | 11.0% | 1989 | $1,606 | 60.1% | 94.8% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 38104 | 1.79 | 38.4 | 8.0% | 63.0% | 10.1% | 1953 | $1,191 | 48.7% | 92.4% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 38122 | 3.01 | 27.5 | 19.3% | 47.0% | 8.6% | 1955 | $1,110 | 21.5% | 73.7% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 38126 | 2.12 | 32.5 | 32.3% | 86.9% | 14.1% | 1978 | $774 | 19.2% | 81.9% | 12.4% |
| ZIP 38152 | 1.67 | 25.9 | 5.6% | 73.4% | 13.6% | 1979 | $1,007 | 84.0% | 98.9% | 6.8% |
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 38127. 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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