What to know about ZIP 38174
ZIP code 38174 covers ZIP 38174 with a population of about 2,347.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 37.3 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the MEMPHIS media market.
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ZIP Code 38174 — 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
2,347
Density
N/A
Median income
$50,559
-33% vs US avg
Home value
$289,200
-17% vs US avg
Median rent
$759
-35% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 38174
Income and economy in ZIP 38174
Median household income in ZIP 38174 is about $50,559 — about 33% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 14.7%; unemployment rate near 8.2%; 44.9% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 11.2 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Professional services, Food services, and Manufacturing; about 14.8% of workers reporting work-from-home (roughly in line with 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 38174
Median home value is about $289,200 — about 17% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $759 (about 35% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 30.7% (about 34.7 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 38174, a household would need roughly $80,000 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 $1,858. That is about 58% above the local median household income ($50,559), 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.