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Memphis city, TN

ZIP 38106 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Low Income AreaLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 38106

38106 has a population of 21,827 with a median age of 42.2 yrs (49.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
3.0%-95% vs US avg
x
Black
94.7%+664% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
2.1%-89% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.6%+7% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.3%-6% vs US avg
x
65+
18.2%+12% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
17.1%+54% vs US avg
x
High school
49.0%+87% vs US avg
x
Some college
21.8%-25% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
12.1%-64% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
19.6%-59% vs US avg
x
Never married
60.3%+78% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.9%+15% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.2%
x
Diversity Index
10/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
41.5%+261% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
39.7%+186% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.5%-8% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.6%+24% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
20.8%+156% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
34.4%+493% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanEuropeanAfrican

Health & Community Indicators in 38106

Poverty Rate
41.5%+261% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.5%-8% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
39.7%+186% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
20.8%+156% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.6%+24% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
18.3%+129% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
29.2%+150% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
34.4%+493% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population21,827
Median age42.2
Poverty rate41.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White3.0%
Hispanic2.1%
Black94.7%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born39.7%