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Memphis city, TN

ZIP 38116 — 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 38116

38116 has a population of 41,393 with a median age of 34.2 yrs (45.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
4.6%-92% vs US avg
x
Black
91.1%+635% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%-99% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
3.8%-80% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
28.8%+31% vs US avg
x
18–64
55.3%-10% vs US avg
x
65+
15.9%-2% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
12.2%+9% vs US avg
x
High school
34.4%+31% vs US avg
x
Some college
32.4%+12% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
21.1%-37% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
32.9%-32% vs US avg
x
Never married
49.8%+47% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.4%+10% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.9%
x
Diversity Index
17/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
29.7%+158% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
42.3%+204% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.5%+8% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.1%+13% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
29.2%+261% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanAfricanEuropean

Health & Community Indicators in 38116

Poverty Rate
29.7%+158% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.5%+8% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
42.3%+204% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
29.2%+261% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.1%+13% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
17.1%+114% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
25.0%+114% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.7%-93% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population41,393
Median age34.2
Poverty rate29.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White4.6%
Hispanic3.8%
Black91.1%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born42.3%