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Household size in ZIP 38139
| Period | ZIP 38139 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.07 | 2.72 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.11 | 2.74 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.86 | 2.70 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.86 | 2.65 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.21 | −0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 38139 average 2.86 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Household size has dropped from 3.07 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 18 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 38139
| Period | ZIP 38139 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.4 | 35.8 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.8 | 36.7 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.6 | 37.6 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.1 | 37.7 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.7 | +1.9 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.1, ZIP 38139 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 43.4, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the northwest.
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 38139
| Period | ZIP 38139 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.3% | 17.3% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 16.4% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 15.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 16.3% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.5% of households in ZIP 38139, well below the national share of 11.6%. Only five of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower 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 38139
Renters in ZIP 38139
| Period | ZIP 38139 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.6% | 34.7% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 37.9% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 40.0% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 39.5% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +4.8 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 2.8% of households in ZIP 38139 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 35.5% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged up 1.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 38139 has the lowest share of renters of any Tennessee ZIP code with 5,000+ people.
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 38139
| Period | ZIP 38139 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.5% | 12.1% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.8% | 11.7% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 11.6% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −2.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.6% of homes in ZIP 38139 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is up 1.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only five 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 38139
| Period | ZIP 38139 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1980 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1989 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1981 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1983 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +3 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 38139 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1988, versus 1980 nationally. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the west has the oldest housing.
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 38139
| Period | ZIP 38139 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $890 | $912 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $2,001 | $991 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,057 | $1,080 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,700 | $1,428 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,811 | +$516 | +$526 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 38139 pays $2,700 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,811 a month since 2006–10, up 204%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 26.6% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. No other Tennessee ZIP code with 5,000+ people has higher rents.
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 38139
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 38139
| Period | ZIP 38139 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.4% | 25.5% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 68.1% | 26.6% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 70.7% | 28.0% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 74.9% | 30.5% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 38139 is highly educated: about three-quarters of adults 25 and older (74.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.5 points, mirroring the country. Only four of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher 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 38139
| Period | ZIP 38139 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.9% | 84.8% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.1% | 86.4% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 99.0% | 87.8% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 99.2% | 89.2% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +4.4 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 38139: 99.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. ZIP 38139 has the highest share of high school graduates of any Tennessee ZIP code with 5,000+ people.
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 38139
| Period | ZIP 38139 | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 10.1% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.0% | 11.0% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 7.1% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.0% | 6.9% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −3.2 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 38139 has been strong: just 2.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 20 of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 2.8 points since 2006–10, 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 38139 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 38139 | 2.86 | 45.1 | 3.5% | 2.8% | 3.6% | 1988 | $2,700 | 74.9% | 99.2% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 38138 | 2.51 | 45.7 | 5.6% | 21.9% | 8.1% | 1984 | $1,885 | 69.9% | 97.7% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 38018 | 2.62 | 37.9 | 10.9% | 37.8% | 5.6% | 1997 | $1,763 | 46.6% | 93.4% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 38119 | 2.33 | 41.3 | 11.3% | 38.0% | 6.3% | 1978 | $1,460 | 51.8% | 95.6% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 38017 | 2.85 | 41.6 | 6.1% | 22.2% | 5.7% | 1998 | $1,953 | 62.1% | 96.2% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 38125 | 2.81 | 35.5 | 20.0% | 45.4% | 5.1% | 1996 | $1,748 | 33.2% | 93.2% | 9.2% |
| ZIP 38115 | 2.55 | 32.0 | 24.4% | 76.2% | 14.4% | 1978 | $1,284 | 16.3% | 87.3% | 8.6% |
| ZIP 38016 | 2.55 | 38.8 | 12.8% | 44.2% | 8.7% | 1998 | $1,910 | 41.2% | 96.3% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 38120 | 2.20 | 44.4 | 5.8% | 29.9% | 7.4% | 1974 | $1,776 | 68.4% | 97.5% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 38141 | 2.96 | 31.4 | 31.1% | 44.5% | 5.2% | 1984 | $1,538 | 17.2% | 90.3% | 8.9% |
| ZIP 38117 | 2.37 | 39.6 | 11.8% | 26.8% | 6.7% | 1961 | $1,553 | 59.9% | 94.6% | 3.3% |
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 38139. 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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