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Household size in ZIP 38135
| Period | ZIP 38135 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.80 | 2.72 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.85 | 2.74 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.77 | 2.70 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.83 | 2.65 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | −0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 38135 average 2.83 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Only 28 of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 38135
| Period | ZIP 38135 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.2 | 35.8 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.6 | 36.7 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.1 | 37.6 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.5 | 37.7 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.3 | +1.9 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
At 41.5, the median age in ZIP 38135 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in the wider Memphis area, where the median age is 37.7. The median age has climbed from 39.2 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 38135
| Period | ZIP 38135 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 17.3% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 16.4% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 15.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 16.3% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in ZIP 38135 than nationally: 8.9%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.0 points, 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 38135
Renters in ZIP 38135
| Period | ZIP 38135 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 34.7% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.9% | 37.9% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.2% | 40.0% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.3% | 39.5% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.8 pts | +4.8 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 38135 is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly three in ten owners (28.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 8.8 points since 2006–10, 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 38135
| Period | ZIP 38135 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 12.1% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 11.7% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 11.6% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −2.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 38135: just 3.5% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 4.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only four of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower 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 38135
| Period | ZIP 38135 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1991 | 1980 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1981 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1983 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +3 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 38135 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1991, versus 1980 nationally. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the east.
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 38135
| Period | ZIP 38135 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,151 | $912 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,275 | $991 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,361 | $1,080 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,846 | $1,428 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$695 | +$516 | +$526 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 38135 costs $1,846 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $695 a month from 2006–10, a 60% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 30.1% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the north; the most affordable are in the southwest.
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 38135
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 38135
| Period | ZIP 38135 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.6% | 25.5% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 34.7% | 26.6% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.5% | 28.0% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 35.4% | 30.5% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a third of adults 25 and older in ZIP 38135 (35.4%) 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%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.7 points, 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 38135
| Period | ZIP 38135 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.8% | 84.8% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.1% | 86.4% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.5% | 87.8% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.8% | 89.2% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +4.4 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 38135: 96.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 4.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 16 have a higher 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 38135
| Period | ZIP 38135 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 10.1% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 11.0% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 7.1% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 6.9% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −3.2 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in ZIP 38135 than nationally: unemployment was 3.7%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 0.6 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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 38135 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 38135 | 2.83 | 41.5 | 8.9% | 19.3% | 3.5% | 1991 | $1,846 | 35.4% | 96.8% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 38133 | 2.67 | 37.3 | 15.9% | 31.6% | 5.0% | 1994 | $1,761 | 30.0% | 88.7% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 38134 | 2.75 | 34.2 | 21.3% | 52.5% | 6.1% | 1979 | $1,445 | 21.1% | 86.0% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 38128 | 2.77 | 33.9 | 29.8% | 57.3% | 12.1% | 1977 | $1,309 | 13.8% | 85.5% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 38016 | 2.55 | 38.8 | 12.8% | 44.2% | 8.7% | 1998 | $1,910 | 41.2% | 96.3% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 38122 | 3.01 | 27.5 | 19.3% | 47.0% | 8.6% | 1955 | $1,110 | 21.5% | 73.7% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 38054 | 4.17 | 27.2 | 12.0% | 100.0% | 23.7% | 1963 | $1,442 | 30.0% | 97.2% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 38108 | 2.82 | 35.5 | 19.9% | 54.6% | 15.1% | 1957 | $991 | 11.6% | 68.0% | 7.9% |
| ZIP 38018 | 2.62 | 37.9 | 10.9% | 37.8% | 5.6% | 1997 | $1,763 | 46.6% | 93.4% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 38002 | 2.93 | 40.3 | 10.1% | 16.1% | 4.8% | 2002 | $1,916 | 46.5% | 96.0% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 38053 | 2.54 | 40.5 | 14.7% | 32.3% | 8.6% | 1980 | $1,202 | 20.8% | 89.6% | 4.4% |
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 38135. 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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