What to know about ZIP 38083
ZIP code 38083 covers ZIP 38083 with a population of about 3,475.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 32.6 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the MEMPHIS media market.
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ZIP Code 38083 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
3,475
Density
N/A
Median income
$43,980
-41% vs US avg
Home value
$206,800
-41% vs US avg
Median rent
$726
-38% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 38083
Income and economy in ZIP 38083
Median household income in ZIP 38083 is about $43,980 — about 41% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 35.3%; unemployment rate near 10.3%; 18.9% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 14.9 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Other services, and Healthcare; about 8.2% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 7.0 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 38083
Median home value is about $206,800 — about 41% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $726 (about 38% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 43.1% (about 22.3 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 38083, a household would need roughly $57,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,328. That is about 30% above the local median household income ($43,980), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.