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ZIP code 38126: Memphis, TN

38126 is a ZIP code in Memphis, Tennessee, mainly in Shelby County, part of the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. About 5,946 people live here.

Population
5,946
Median household income
$30,071
Typical home value
$72,400+2.2% in 12 months
Median rent
$787gross, per month
Median age
30.4
Homeowners
12.4%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles

ZIP code 38126 details

CityMemphis
StateTennessee
CountyShelby County
Metro areaMemphis, TN-MS-AR
Time zoneCentral Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area1.9 sq mi
Population density3,197 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher14.8% of adults 25+
Average commute18 minutes
Center coordinates35.12698, -90.04370

Median rent in 38126 by bedrooms

SizeMedian gross rent
Studio$678/mo
1 bedroom$598/mo
2 bedrooms$788/mo
3 bedrooms$1,281/mo
4 bedrooms$1,329/mo

Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.

ZIP codes near 38126

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
38173Memphis, TN1.6 mi—
38159Memphis, TN1.6 mi—
38148Memphis, TN1.6 mi—
38150Memphis, TN1.6 mi—
38101Memphis, TN1.6 mi—
37544Memphis, TN1.6 mi—
38105Memphis, TN1.8 mi5,534
38106Memphis, TN1.8 mi20,962

Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology

Buying a home in 38126?

A typical home in ZIP code 38126 is worth about $72,400 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $30,071 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Tennessee average taxes and insurance filled in.

Monthly payment for a $72,400 homeWhat can a $30,071 income afford?Rental property numbers

About ZIP code 38126

What city is ZIP code 38126?

ZIP code 38126 is in Memphis, TN, in Shelby County.

What county is ZIP code 38126 in?

38126 is mainly in Shelby County, Tennessee.

What is the population of ZIP code 38126?

About 5,946 people live in ZIP code 38126, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 38126 in?

38126 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.

What other ZIP codes does Memphis have?

Memphis, TN also uses 37501, 37544, 38101, 38103, 38104, 38105, 38106, 38107, 38108, 38109, 38111, 38112, 38113, 38114, 38115, 38116, 38117, 38118, 38119, 38120, 38122, 38124, 38125, 38127, 38128, 38130, 38131, 38132, 38133, 38134, 38135, 38136, 38137, 38141, 38145, 38148, 38150, 38151, 38152, 38157, 38159, 38161, 38163, 38166, 38167, 38168, 38173, 38174, 38175, 38177, 38181, 38182, 38184, 38186, 38187, 38188, 38190, 38193, 38194 and 38197.