38106 Zip Code Profile

38106 is a urban zip code in Memphis, Tennessee. Median household income here ($19,998) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily African-American, and mostly single. The average house value here ($60,500) is lower than in the Memphis metro area as a whole, so this could be a great place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $35,087/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 38106 is $22,631.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 38106 earn an average of $22,028/year. Women earn only $20,725/year.

9,906 people in 38106 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 38106? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 24.6 minutes.

The median age here is 38 . There are 12,771 men and 14,451 women. The median age for men is 34 while for women the median age is 41.

To give you a sense of the community, 19,874 people (out of the 27,222 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 10,381 homes, and 778 businesses every day. 331 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

38106 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 35 degrees latitude ( Fun Fact : this is the same latitude as Nagoya, Japan!) and -90 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 289 feet above sea levell.

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• South Memphis Alliance
• South Memphis Citizens for Action
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• St. Andrew CDC
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• Yancy Community Center
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• Demographics

• Total Population:27,222
• White Population:437
• Black Population:26,530
• Hispanic Population:409
• Asian Population:67
• Hawaiian Population:21
• Indian Population:100
• Male Population:12,771
• Female Population:14,451
• Median Age:38
• Median Age of Males:34
• Median Age of Females:41

• Geography

• Region:South
• Division:East South Central
• State:Tennessee
• CBSA Type:Metropolitan
• CBSA Name:Memphis TN-MS-AR
• County:Shelby
• City: Memphis
• Longitude:-90.0
• Latitude:35.1
• Elevation:290 feet above sea levele
• Area code:901

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters:9,819
• Drive alone:6,543
• Carpool:1,953
• Public transit:866
• Ride bikes or walk:331


• Average commute time:24.6 minutes.
•    0 - 5:119
•    5 - 9:620
•    10 - 14:1,292
•    15 - 19:2,201
•    20 - 24:1,888
•    25 - 29:577
•    30 - 34:1,728
•    35 - 39:198
•    40 - 44:152
•    45 - 59:512
•    60 - 89:303
•    90 plus:229

• The Economics

• Average House Value:$60,500
• Average Annual Household Income:$21,664
• Businesses:301
• Employees:5,712
• Annual Payroll:$238,132,000
• Average Family Income:$35,087
• Median Family Income:$19,998
• Average Income for Men:$22,028
• Average Income for Women:$20,725

• The Politics

• Congressional District:09
• Congressional District Land Area:8800.0
• Sr Senator: Lamar Alexander (R)
• Jr Senator: Bob Corker (R)
• US House Representative: Steve Cohen (D)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code:157
• State FIPS Code:47

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Primary Schools

A B Hill Elementary School

345 East Olive Av

Memphis, TN 38106

(901) 775-7844

Alton Elementary School

2020 Alton St

Memphis, TN 38106

(901) 775-7430

Circles Of Success Learning Academy

867 South Parkway East

Memphis, TN 38106

(901) 322-7978

Cummings Elementary School

1037 Cummings St

Memphis, TN 38106

(901) 775-7810

Florida Kansas Elementary School

90 West Olive

Memphis, TN 38106

(901) 775-7874

Hamilton Elementary School

1378 Ethlyn Av

Memphis, TN 38106

(901) 775-7826

Lincoln Elementary School

1566 South Orleans

Memphis, TN 38106

(901) 775-7860

Norris Elementary School

1490 Norris Rd

Memphis, TN 38106

(901) 775-7876

Orleans Elementary School

1400 Mcmillan

Memphis, TN 38106

(901) 775-7880

Middle Schools

Corry Middle School

2230 Corry Rd

Memphis, TN 38106

(901) 775-7804

Hamilton Middle School

1478 Wilson St

Memphis, TN 38106

(901) 775-7832

Longview Middle School

1895 S Orleans

Memphis, TN 38106

(901) 775-7420

Stax Academy

910 East Mclemore

Memphis, TN 38106

(901) 942-7627

High Schools

Hamilton High School

1363 Person

Memphis, TN 38106

(901) 775-7838

Kansas Career And Technical Center

80 W Olive St

Memphis, TN 38106

(901) 775-7300

South Side High School

1880 Prospect

Memphis, TN 38106

(901) 775-7380

Other Schools

Dunn Avenue Elementary School

1500 Dunn Av

Memphis, TN 38106

(901) 775-7816

Stafford Elementary School

1237 College

Memphis, TN 38106

(901) 775-7884