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ZIP Code 38127
Memphis, TN, Shelby County
Population
39,541
Land area
37.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,047
City
Memphis
ZIP 38127 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 38127 at a glance
- ZIP 38127 (Memphis) is about 6.1 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $36,901 a year, 47% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $90,300 (69% below Tennessee) and median rent is $1,160 a month.
Local data for ZIP 38127
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 38127, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$36,901
Poverty rate
37.7%
Median home value
$90,300
Prices +1.8% in a year
Median rent
$1,160/mo
Homeownership
42.2%
Bachelor's or higher
11.0%
Median age
30.9
Average commute
21.6 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
291
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
6,710
$352M annual payroll
PPP loans
$51.43M
2,247 loans
Campaign donations
$6,050
18% D, 22% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 38127, 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
91° / 31°F
55.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 38127, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
49.7%
U.S. 33.3% +16.4 pts
Diabetes
22.6%
U.S. 12.1% +10.5 pts
Smoking
27.5%
U.S. 12.8% +14.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.6%
U.S. 11.1% +6.5 pts
Cities in ZIP 38127
ZIP codes near 38127
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 38107Memphis | 4.6 mi | 5.4 |
| 38108Memphis | 5.1 mi | 7.6 |
| 38128Memphis | 5.1 mi | 23.6 |
| 38105Memphis | 6.2 mi | 1.7 |
| 38103Memphis | 6.3 mi | 2.7 |
| 38053Millington | 6.4 mi | 162.4 |
| 38112Memphis | 6.9 mi | 4.8 |
| 38104Memphis | 7.3 mi | 5 |
| 38126Memphis | 8 mi | 1.9 |
| 38122Memphis | 8.1 mi | 6.8 |
| 72364Marion | 8.9 mi | 80 |
| 38135Bartlett | 9 mi | 12.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 38127?
- ZIP code 38127 is in Memphis, TN (Shelby County).
- What county is ZIP code 38127 in?
- ZIP code 38127 is mostly in Shelby County, Tennessee.
- How many people live in ZIP code 38127?
- About 39,541 people live in the 38127 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.