What to know about ZIP 38182
ZIP code 38182 covers ZIP 38182 with a population of about 3,871.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 40.8 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the MEMPHIS media market.
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ZIP Code 38182 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Low Income Area
At a glance
Population
3,871
Density
N/A
Median income
$29,448
-61% vs US avg
Home value
$70,200
-80% vs US avg
Median rent
$636
-45% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 38182
Income and economy in ZIP 38182
Median household income in ZIP 38182 is about $29,448 — about 61% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 30.0%; unemployment rate near 29.7%; 17.2% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 16.5 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Education, Manufacturing, and Retail trade; about 6.6% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 8.6 points below 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 38182
Median home value is about $70,200 — about 80% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $636 (about 45% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 39.5% (about 25.9 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 38182, a household would need roughly $19,000 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 $451. That sits below the local median household income ($29,448), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.