ZIP Code 38111 Demographics & Data

All About Memphis, TN (ZIP Code 38111)

Tennessee

Demographics Data and Detailed Statistics About 38111

The ZIP Code 38111 is associated with the city of Memphis in Tennessee in Shelby County in the U.S. It is estimated that about 31.9% of residents in this Tennessee region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $30,404. The median age in the 38111 ZIP Code is 33.0 years, with 17.2% of residents aged 62 years and older. The median household income is $39,103, while about 20% of the population is living below the poverty line. The current population estimate is 42,846.

Population in 38111

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 38111 is 42,846.

Memphis, TN

The 38111 ZIP Code is associated with Memphis, TN in Shelby County.

Area Codes associated with 38111

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 38111 include 901.

Sunrise / Sunset in 38111

Sunrise: 6:28 am
Sunset: 5:55 pm
Sunrise in 38111 6:28 am
Sunrise in 38111 5:55 pm

Weather forecast for 38111

Tonight's forecast for 38111: A chance of rain showers after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. East northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Current air quality in 38111

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 38111 Fair

Internet in 38111

An estimated 79.1% of households in ZIP Code 38111 have a computer, while about 66.5% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 38111

In ZIP Code 38111, females make up an estimated 51.8% of the overall population, while males comprise approximately 48.2%.

Health Insurance in 38111

Approximately 14.7% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 38111 (Memphis, TN) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 38111

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 38111, 97.6% is one race, while 2.4% are two or more races. Approximately 7.5% of 38111 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 38111 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (49.8%), followed by White (46.9%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 38111. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 38111

Industry Percent
White 46.9%
Black or African American 49.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 2.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 2.4%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Income in ZIP Code 38111

The median household income in ZIP Code 38111 is $39,103, while the region's mean household income is $72,395. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $30,404. The per capita income in ZIP Code 38111 of $30,404 is approximately 1.83% more than the per capita income in Tennessee overall of $29,859. An estimated 19.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately107.37% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 15.1% of the population in 38111 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 13.8% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 3.5% of 38111 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 38111. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 38111

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 12.2%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 8.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 15.1%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 11.1%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 13.8%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 13.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 8.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 8.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 3.5%
$200,000 or more per year 5.9%

Education levels in ZIP Code 38111

In ZIP Code 38111, 84.2% of the population graduated high school, while 31.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 6.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 13.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 25.3% in this Shelby County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 38111

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 6.2%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 9.6%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 25.3%
Some college, no degree 22.2%
Associate's degree 4.8%
Bachelor's degree 18.3%
Graduate or professional degree 13.6%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 38111. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 38111

Residents of ZIP Code 38111 are younger than average. The median age of 33.0 years in ZIP Code 38111 is approximately 13.39% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 17.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.0% of the population in 38111 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 11.9% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.7% of 38111 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 38111. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 38111

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.5%
5 to 9 years 7.0%
10 to 14 years 5.6%
15 to 19 years 7.7%
20 to 24 years 10.0%
25 to 34 years 16.0%
35 to 44 years 11.9%
45 to 54 years 10.9%
55 to 59 years 5.3%
60 to 64 years 5.3%
65 to 74 years 8.1%
75 to 84 years 4.2%
85 years and over 1.7%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 38111

In ZIP Code 38111, 90.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 6.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.9% of homes. Lastly, 1.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Shelby County region.

Language Spoken in 38111

Language Spoken Percent
English only 90.6%
Spanish 6.1%
Other Indo-European languages 1.4%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.9%
Other languages 1.1%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 38111. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 38111

The median home value in ZIP Code 38111 in January 2025 comes in at $126,683. The January 2025 value is approximately 0% higher than the $126,299 median value in August 2024, and 0% higher than the $126,624 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 38111, an estimated 32.7% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 22.2% of homes in the region were built between 1940 and 1949, while an estimated 1.4% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Shelby County region.

Home Values in 38111

Month Home value
Jan 2025 $126,683
Dec 2024 $125,907
Nov 2024 $125,078
Oct 2024 $124,547
Sep 2024 $125,031
Aug 2024 $126,299
Jul 2024 $127,614
Jun 2024 $128,287
May 2024 $128,222
Apr 2024 $127,661
Mar 2024 $127,025
Feb 2024 $126,624

Median Home Values Over Time

Line chart displaying median home values in ZIP Code 38111. This visualizes a recent 12-month span of home values in the region.

Age of Housing in 38111

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.8%
Built between 2010 and 2013 1.4%
Built between 2000 and 2009 3.1%
Built between 1990 and 1999 2.9%
Built between 1980 and 1989 5.5%
Built between 1970 and 1979 9.5%
Built between 1960 and 1969 13.3%
Built between 1950 and 1959 32.7%
Built between 1940 and 1949 22.2%
Built in 1939 or earlier 7.7%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 38111. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 38111

In 38111, 62.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 20.2 minutes. Approximately 21.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 38111 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.5% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 38111 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 38111. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 38111

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.2%
Construction 5.1%
Manufacturing 7.6%
Wholesale trade 3.8%
Retail trade 12.5%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 10.4%
Information 1.3%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 6.9%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 10.8%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 21.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 12.3%
Other services, except public administration 5.6%
Public administration 2.3%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 38111 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 38111. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 38111

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 38111 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 38111 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 85.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 38111 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 38111

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 85.3%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 38111. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 38111. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 38111

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 38111 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 38111 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.1 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 23.79% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 22.61% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 38111. This visualizes electricity rates in 38111 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 38111

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 38111 9.89¢/kWh 10.68¢/kWh 11.36¢/kWh
Tennessee 12.87¢/kWh 12.62¢/kWh 6.24¢/kWh
United States 17.24¢/kWh 13.63¢/kWh 8.53¢/kWh

Solar Power in 38111

Month ZIP Code 38111 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.11 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.35 3 6.31
Mar 4.81 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.48 5.13 7.3
May 5.53 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.9 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.78 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.95 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.8 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.22 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.59 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.69 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 38111. This visualizes solar power levels in 38111 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.