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Population and households in ZIP 38635
Household size in ZIP 38635
| Period | ZIP 38635 | Memphis area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.72 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.58 | 2.74 | 2.67 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.57 | 2.70 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.50 | 2.65 | 2.57 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | −0.06 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 38635 run a little small, averaging 2.50 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has edged down from 2.56 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the center.
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 38635
| Period | ZIP 38635 | Memphis area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.1 | 35.8 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.5 | 36.7 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.6 | 37.6 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.7 | 37.7 | 39.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.6 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 38635 is 41.7 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 36.1 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the east, the 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 38635
| Period | ZIP 38635 | Memphis area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.8% | 17.3% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.4% | 16.4% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.9% | 15.6% | 14.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.1% | 16.3% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in seven households in ZIP 38635 (15.1%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Still, single parents are less common here than in the wider Memphis area (16.3%). The single-parent share has fallen 3.7 points since 2006–10, 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 38635
Renters in ZIP 38635
| Period | ZIP 38635 | Memphis area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.1% | 34.7% | 29.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.0% | 37.9% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.2% | 40.0% | 31.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.4% | 39.5% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −8.7 pts | +4.8 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 38635 is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 51.1% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 8.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 38635
| Period | ZIP 38635 | Memphis area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 12.1% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 11.7% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.2% | 11.6% | 16.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.3% | 9.8% | 14.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | −2.3 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in ZIP 38635 than nationally: 13.3%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones.
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 38635
| Period | ZIP 38635 | Memphis area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1980 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1981 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1981 | 1984 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1983 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +3 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 38635 are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1987, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the center 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 38635
| Period | ZIP 38635 | Memphis area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $575 | $912 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $719 | $991 | $758 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $727 | $1,080 | $819 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,006 | $1,428 | $1,018 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$431 | +$516 | +$315 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 38635 pays $1,006 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $431 a month from 2006–10, a 75% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 31.7% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are 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 38635
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 38635
| Period | ZIP 38635 | Memphis area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 25.5% | 20.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 26.6% | 21.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.4% | 28.0% | 22.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.5% | 30.5% | 25.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +5.0 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 38635: 16.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 4.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 38635
| Period | ZIP 38635 | Memphis area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.7% | 84.8% | 80.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 73.8% | 86.4% | 82.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.6% | 87.8% | 84.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.3% | 89.2% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +16.6 pts | +4.4 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in ZIP 38635 never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 16.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 38635
| Period | ZIP 38635 | Memphis area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 10.1% | 9.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.5% | 11.0% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.5% | 7.1% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 6.9% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.7 pts | −3.2 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs high in ZIP 38635: 6.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 5.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 38635 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 38635 | 2.50 | 41.7 | 15.1% | 19.4% | 13.3% | 1987 | $1,006 | 16.5% | 85.3% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 38661 | 2.34 | 46.6 | 11.3% | 14.1% | 7.0% | 1994 | $1,858 | 18.4% | 86.3% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 38685 | 2.62 | 45.0 | 21.2% | 10.4% | 29.1% | 1983 | $842 | 13.0% | 84.2% | 7.7% |
| ZIP 38611 | 2.70 | 41.0 | 14.4% | 20.2% | 12.9% | 1996 | $1,149 | 15.3% | 80.5% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 38659 | 2.67 | 34.2 | 24.1% | 15.5% | 25.5% | 1987 | $812 | 11.3% | 82.5% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 38603 | 2.46 | 48.7 | 11.4% | 8.9% | 28.9% | 1982 | $693 | 14.7% | 82.3% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 38633 | 2.22 | 44.6 | 12.8% | 29.5% | 23.7% | 1989 | $710 | 10.9% | 73.3% | 9.8% |
| ZIP 38618 | 2.22 | 47.3 | 7.9% | 17.3% | 10.2% | 1991 | $1,034 | 19.5% | 85.2% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 38610 | 2.84 | 40.4 | 9.2% | 24.4% | 21.8% | 1987 | $749 | 9.2% | 78.1% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 38629 | 3.20 | 36.9 | 9.3% | 7.4% | 19.7% | 1989 | $795 | 17.4% | 88.9% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 38651 | 2.87 | 39.3 | 6.9% | 8.2% | 5.8% | 2001 | $1,059 | 33.8% | 93.4% | 3.2% |
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 38635. 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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