The ZIP Code 38135 is associated with the city of Memphis in Tennessee in Shelby County in the U.S. It is estimated that about 33.8% of residents in this Tennessee region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $34,842. The median age in the 38135 ZIP Code is 42.9 years, with 20.0% of residents aged 62 years and older. The median household income is approximately $78,430, and an estimated 3% of the population is living below the poverty line. The current population estimate is 29,373.
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Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 38135, 97.5% is one race, while 2.5% are two or more races. Approximately 2.7% of 38135 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 38135 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (66.8%), followed by Black or African American (31.6%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66.8% |
| Black or African American | 31.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
| Asian | 2.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.3% |
| Some other race | 0.7% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 38135 is $78,430, while the region's mean household income is $93,204. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $34,842. The per capita income in ZIP Code 38135 of $34,842 is approximately 16.69% more than the per capita income in Tennessee overall of $29,859. An estimated 2.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 72.63% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 23.4% of the population in 38135 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 18.2% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 1.4% of 38135 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 2.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 1.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 6.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 7.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 10.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 17.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 23.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 9.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 4.9% |
In ZIP Code 38135, 94.6% of the population graduated high school, while 33.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 13.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 28.0% in this Shelby County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 3.6% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 28.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 23.0% |
| Associate's degree | 9.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 20.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 13.3% |
Residents of ZIP Code 38135 are older than average. The median age of 42.9 years in ZIP Code 38135 is approximately 12.6% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 20.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.7% of the population in 38135 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 13.3% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.6% of 38135 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.1% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.5% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.8% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 13.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 15.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.9% |
| 65 to 74 years | 10.2% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.0% |
| 85 years and over | 1.6% |
In ZIP Code 38135, 92.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.2% of homes. Lastly, 2.8% 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 | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 92.7% |
| Spanish | 2.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.2% |
| Other languages | 2.8% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 38135, an estimated 36.7% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 18.8% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.5% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Shelby County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 17.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 36.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 16.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 18.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 2.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1.3% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.8% |
In 38135, 67.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 24.2 minutes. Approximately 23.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 38135 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.7% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 38135 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 10.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.4% |
| Retail trade | 13.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 9.5% |
| Information | 0.9% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 6.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 9.2% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 23.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 6.2% |
| Other services, except public administration | 6.3% |
| Public administration | 8.2% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 38135 is high blood pressure, as an estimated 33.6% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 38135 is high cholesterol, as approximately 32.9% of adults 18 and older in this Shelby County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 24.1% |
| High blood pressure | 33.6% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 6.5% |
| Current asthma | 9.7% |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.0% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 10.0% |
| High cholesterol | 32.9% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 38135 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 89.0% of those 18 and above in 38135 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 38135 include obesity (32.4% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (31.0% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.5% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 79.5% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 77.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.0% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 68.4% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.2% |
| Current smoking | 15.6% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 21.7% |
| Obesity | 32.4% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 31.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 38135 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).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 38135 | 9.89¢/kWh | 10.68¢/kWh | 11.36¢/kWh |
| Tennessee | 11.98¢/kWh | 11.87¢/kWh | 6.28¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 38135 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.02 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.23 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.85 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.7 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.54 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.95 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.79 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.9 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.89 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.06 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.45 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.77 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 38135, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 38135 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Shelby County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 350 |
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 245 |
| Debt collection | 38 |
| Credit card | 23 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 16 |
| Other | 39 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 259 |
| Improper use of your report | 170 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 126 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 60 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 23 |
| Other | 73 |