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Memphis city, TN

ZIP 38016 — People & Community

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 38016

38016 has a population of 44,390 with a median age of 37.5 yrs (47.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
32.3%-48% vs US avg
x
Black
53.1%+329% vs US avg
x
Asian
4.8%-18% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
7.0%-63% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.7%
x
Age Groups
0–17
21.5%-2% vs US avg
x
18–64
64.9%+5% vs US avg
x
65+
13.5%-17% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
4.5%-59% vs US avg
x
High school
21.7%-17% vs US avg
x
Some college
32.4%+12% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
41.5%+23% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
44.9%-7% vs US avg
x
Never married
38.4%+14% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.9%+6% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.7%
x
Diversity Index
61/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
9.9%-14% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
51.5%+270% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.0%+17% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.2%-16% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.8%+34% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
47.0%+710% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishAmericanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 38016

Poverty Rate
9.9%-14% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.0%+17% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
51.5%+270% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.8%+34% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.2%-16% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
7.8%-3% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
8.4%-28% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.6%-94% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
47.0%+710% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population44,390
Median age37.5
Poverty rate9.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White32.3%
Hispanic7.0%
Black53.1%
Asian4.8%
Foreign-born51.5%