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Memphis city, TN

ZIP 38115 — People & Community

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 38115

38115 has a population of 36,878 with a median age of 29.9 yrs (47.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
7.4%-88% vs US avg
x
Black
82.3%+564% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.4%-94% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
11.8%-37% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
27.4%+25% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.2%+1% vs US avg
x
65+
10.4%-36% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
12.6%+13% vs US avg
x
High school
39.2%+50% vs US avg
x
Some college
33.9%+17% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
14.3%-57% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
25.2%-48% vs US avg
x
Never married
58.0%+72% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.3%+10% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.5%
x
Diversity Index
30/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
19.5%+69% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
41.0%+195% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.5%-41% vs US avg
x
Disability
9.4%-30% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
33.0%+307% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
41.4%+614% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanAfricanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 38115

Poverty Rate
19.5%+69% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.5%-41% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
41.0%+195% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
33.0%+307% vs US avg
x
Disability
9.4%-30% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
19.8%+148% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
21.4%+83% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
41.4%+614% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population36,878
Median age29.9
Poverty rate19.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White7.4%
Hispanic11.8%
Black82.3%
Asian0.4%
Foreign-born41.0%