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ZIP Code 38108
Memphis, TN, Shelby County
Population
17,562
Land area
7.6sq mi
People per sq mi
2,312
City
Memphis
ZIP 38108 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 38108 at a glance
- ZIP 38108 (Memphis) is about 13 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- The median household income is $36,257, 48% below the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $71,200 (75% below Tennessee) and median rent is $902 a month.
Local data for ZIP 38108
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 38108, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$36,257
Poverty rate
28.5%
Median home value
$71,200
Prices +17.9% in a year
Median rent
$902/mo
Homeownership
46.0%
Bachelor's or higher
8.9%
Median age
35.5
Average commute
24.8 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
139
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
3,431
$252M annual payroll
PPP loans
$35.7M
682 loans
Campaign donations
$2,188
7% D, 91% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 38108, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 38108, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
48.3%
U.S. 33.3% +15.0 pts
Diabetes
23.6%
U.S. 12.1% +11.5 pts
Smoking
27.2%
U.S. 12.8% +14.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
25.8%
U.S. 11.1% +14.7 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 38108?
- ZIP code 38108 is in Memphis, TN (Shelby County).
- What county is ZIP code 38108 in?
- ZIP code 38108 is mostly in Shelby County, Tennessee.
- How many people live in ZIP code 38108?
- About 17,562 people live in the 38108 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.