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ZIP Code 38126
Memphis, TN, Shelby County
Population
5,946
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
3,200
City
Memphis
ZIP 38126 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 38126 at a glance
- ZIP 38126 (Memphis) is about 19 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- The median household income is $30,071, 57% below the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $59,300 (79% below Tennessee) and median rent is $787 a month.
Local data for ZIP 38126
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 38126, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$30,071
Poverty rate
45.2%
Median home value
$59,300
Median rent
$787/mo
Homeownership
12.4%
Bachelor's or higher
14.8%
Median age
30.4
Average commute
18.0 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
124
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
2,116
$112M annual payroll
PPP loans
$37.1M
505 loans
Campaign donations
$1,922
29% D, 16% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 38126, 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 38126, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
51.7%
U.S. 33.3% +18.4 pts
Diabetes
24.3%
U.S. 12.1% +12.2 pts
Smoking
28.8%
U.S. 12.8% +16.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.5%
U.S. 11.1% +7.4 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 38126?
- ZIP code 38126 is in Memphis, TN (Shelby County).
- What county is ZIP code 38126 in?
- ZIP code 38126 is mostly in Shelby County, Tennessee.
- How many people live in ZIP code 38126?
- About 5,946 people live in the 38126 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.