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Memphis, TN
City in Shelby County, Tennessee. ZIP codes: 38016, 38018, 38103, 38104, 38105, 38106 and more.
Population
618,980
Land area
289.8sq mi
People per sq mi
2,136
ZIP codes
30
Memphis and its ZIP codes
Memphis at a glance
- Memphis is about 12 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- It is the 2nd most populous of 502 cities and towns in Tennessee.
- Households here earn a median of $51,736 a year, 26% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $169,000 (41% below Tennessee) and median rent is $1,181 a month.
Local data for Memphis, TN
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals9
- Emergency Rooms7
- Nursing Homes15
- Schools253
- Colleges21
- Libraries17
- Banks138
- Post Offices31
- Parks201
- Grocery Stores301
- Restaurants2,507
- Affordable Housing68
- Home Health Agencies16
- Hospice Care6
- Dialysis Centers36
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals7
- Community Health Centers19
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment37
- National Cemeteries1
- Private Schools38
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools11
- Superfund Sites3
- Toxic Release Facilities66
- Historic Places109
Housing and community stats
Memphis, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,736
Poverty rate
23.1%
Median home value
$169,000
Median rent
$1,181/mo
Homeownership
44.9%
Bachelor's or higher
28.0%
Median age
34.2
Average commute
21.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (33,941), Irish Americans (23,149), German Americans (20,702).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Shelby County. PPP loans are for Memphis.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$74,117
471,160 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,448
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5.7B
FY 2026, $6,181 per person
PPP loans
$1.8B
37,127 loans, 193,719 jobs reported
How people get to work
Memphis, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.2%
- Carpooled10.4%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home9.2%
Average one-way commute: 21.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Memphis, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
1,185
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,978
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 33°F
54.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone109 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Memphis, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.1%
U.S. 33.3% +8.8 pts
Diabetes
17.6%
U.S. 12.1% +5.5 pts
Smoking
19.9%
U.S. 12.8% +7.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.9%
U.S. 11.1% +3.8 pts
ZIP codes in Memphis
30 in or overlapping Memphis. Population shown
- 3801644,136
- 3813443,947
- 38125 Germantown43,071
- 3810942,452
- 3812842,162
- 3811141,934
- 3811640,061
- 3812739,541
- 3811839,107
- 38018 Germantown38,527
- 3811538,491
- 3812226,021
- 3811725,776
- 3814123,952
- 3811923,464
- 3810422,634
- 38133 Bartlett21,278
- 3810620,962
- 3811420,298
- 3810817,562
- 3811216,809
- 3810314,534
- 3810713,912
- 3812013,309
- 381265,946
- 381055,534
- 38152438
- 3813230
- 38113
- 38131
Cities near Memphis
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GermantownCity | 8.5 mi | 20 |
| BartlettCity | 9.6 mi | 32.3 |
| Southaven, MSCity | 13 mi | 41.3 |
| Olive Branch, MSCity | 14 mi | 55.8 |
| ColliervilleTown | 14 mi | 36.7 |
| LakelandCity | 14 mi | 23.5 |
| MillingtonCity | 15 mi | 22.4 |
| Horn Lake, MSCity | 15 mi | 16 |
| West Memphis, ARCity | 15 mi | 29.8 |
| Lynchburg, MSCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| Lakeview, MSCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| Bridgetown, MSCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.2 |
| ArlingtonTown | 17 mi | 23.8 |
| Sunset, ARTown | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| PipertonCity | 18 mi | 27.2 |
| Clarkedale, ARCity | 19 mi | 11.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Memphis, TN in?
- Memphis is in Shelby County, Tennessee.
- What ZIP codes are in Memphis, TN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Memphis include 38016, 38018, 38103, 38104, 38105, 38106, 38107, 38108, 38109, 38111, 38112, 38113 and others.
- What is the population of Memphis, TN?
- About 618,980 people live in Memphis, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Memphis?
- Nearby places include Germantown (8.5 mi), Bartlett (9.6 mi), Southaven, MS (13 mi), Olive Branch, MS (14 mi), Collierville (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023