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Population and households in ZIP 38637
Household size in ZIP 38637
| Period | ZIP 38637 | Memphis area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.83 | 2.72 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.91 | 2.74 | 2.67 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.83 | 2.70 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.66 | 2.65 | 2.57 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.17 | −0.06 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
At 2.66 people per household, ZIP 38637 sits close to the national average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.83, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 38637
| Period | ZIP 38637 | Memphis area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.6 | 35.8 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.7 | 36.7 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.6 | 37.6 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.2 | 37.7 | 39.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.5 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 38637 is young: half of its residents are under 34.2, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults and children. The median age has climbed from 30.6 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only seven of the 154 Mississippi 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 38637
| Period | ZIP 38637 | Memphis area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.5% | 17.3% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.3% | 16.4% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 21.9% | 15.6% | 14.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.5% | 16.3% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 38637: 20.5% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 2.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. ZIP 38637 has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of Mississippi ZIP codes.
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 38637
Renters in ZIP 38637
| Period | ZIP 38637 | Memphis area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.1% | 34.7% | 29.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 36.4% | 37.9% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.2% | 40.0% | 31.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 39.9% | 39.5% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.8 pts | +4.8 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in ZIP 38637 than nationally: 39.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 35.5% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the east; owners are most common in the northwest. 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 38637
| Period | ZIP 38637 | Memphis area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 12.1% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 11.7% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 11.6% | 16.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 9.8% | 14.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −2.3 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 38637: 7.8% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 1.7 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 154 Mississippi ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 12 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 38637
| Period | ZIP 38637 | Memphis area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1991 | 1980 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1981 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1981 | 1984 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1983 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +3 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 38637 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1990, versus 1980 nationally. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the east 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 38637
| Period | ZIP 38637 | Memphis area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $891 | $912 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $937 | $991 | $758 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,031 | $1,080 | $819 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,459 | $1,428 | $1,018 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$568 | +$516 | +$315 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 38637 costs $1,459 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $568 a month from 2006–10, a 64% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 33.9% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. 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 38637
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 38637
| Period | ZIP 38637 | Memphis area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 25.5% | 20.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 26.6% | 21.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.6% | 28.0% | 22.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.8% | 30.5% | 25.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +5.0 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 38637: 15.8% 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 3.7 points, in line with the national trend. ZIP 38637 has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of Mississippi ZIP codes.
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 38637
| Period | ZIP 38637 | Memphis area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.3% | 84.8% | 80.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.8% | 86.4% | 82.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.7% | 87.8% | 84.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.6% | 89.2% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +4.4 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in eight adults in ZIP 38637 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 3.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 38637
| Period | ZIP 38637 | Memphis area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 10.1% | 9.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 11.0% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 7.1% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 6.9% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −3.2 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 38637 is close to the national rate: 5.3% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the wider Memphis area (6.9%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.1 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 38637 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 38637 | 2.66 | 34.2 | 20.5% | 39.9% | 7.8% | 1990 | $1,459 | 15.8% | 86.6% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 38671 | 2.63 | 34.6 | 19.3% | 36.2% | 9.0% | 1991 | $1,482 | 22.3% | 91.1% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 38680 | 2.51 | 38.1 | 14.2% | 32.5% | 10.2% | 1998 | $1,517 | 19.6% | 86.4% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 38116 | 2.66 | 36.9 | 25.9% | 56.9% | 15.3% | 1967 | $1,146 | 21.4% | 86.6% | 13.7% |
| ZIP 38109 | 2.66 | 39.0 | 23.3% | 44.7% | 11.1% | 1968 | $1,055 | 14.5% | 87.3% | 15.3% |
| ZIP 38672 | 2.80 | 41.1 | 7.5% | 12.5% | 8.4% | 2008 | $2,165 | 42.4% | 96.3% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 38651 | 2.87 | 39.3 | 6.9% | 8.2% | 5.8% | 2001 | $1,059 | 33.8% | 93.4% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 38641 | 2.64 | 43.3 | 7.8% | 7.8% | 5.7% | 1996 | $1,016 | 19.9% | 87.6% | 1.5% |
| ZIP 38131 | 2.81 | 33.7 | 25.9% | 37.9% | 6.2% | 1965 | $1,041 | 25.2% | 70.7% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 38132 | 2.80 | 33.7 | 25.7% | 37.9% | 6.3% | 1965 | $1,044 | 25.3% | 69.5% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 38118 | 3.04 | 29.2 | 26.5% | 60.1% | 19.0% | 1972 | $1,281 | 12.0% | 78.1% | 9.0% |
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 38637. 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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