ZIP code 38126
Where is ZIP code 38126?
Memphis, Tennessee
Shelby County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 38126 belongs to Memphis, Tennessee in Shelby County. 38126 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 901. About 5,946 people live in the 38126 area, where the median household income is $30,071. The closest ZIP codes are 38103 (Memphis, 1.3 mi north), 38101 (Memphis, 1.7 mi north) and 38148 (Memphis, 1.7 mi north).
| ZIP code | 38126 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Memphis |
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
| County | Shelby County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 901 |
| Coordinates | 35.1255, -90.0424 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 381 |
Population and income in 38126
| Population | 5,946 · higher than 56% of Tennessee ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 3,200 · higher than 96% of Tennessee ZIP codes |
| Median age | 30.4 years · lower than 96% of Tennessee ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 40% / 60% |
| Median household income | $30,071 · lower than 98% of Tennessee ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $17,321 |
| Below the poverty line | 45% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 15% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $59,300 · lower than 100% of Tennessee ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $787 a month |
| Housing units | 3,381 |
| Households | 2,892 (1.99 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 12% / 88% |
| Land area | 1.86 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 38126. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 38126
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38103 | Memphis, TN | 1.3 mi N | Standard |
| 38101 | Memphis, TN | 1.7 mi N | PO Box only |
| 38148 | Memphis, TN | 1.7 mi N | Unique |
| 38150 | Memphis, TN | 1.7 mi N | Unique |
| 38159 | Memphis, TN | 1.7 mi N | Unique |
| 38173 | Memphis, TN | 1.7 mi N | PO Box only |
| 38106 | Memphis, TN | 1.7 mi S | Standard |
| 37544 | Memphis, TN | 1.7 mi N | Unique |
| 38105 | Memphis, TN | 1.8 mi N | Standard |
| 38104 | Memphis, TN | 2.2 mi E | Standard |
| 38113 | Memphis, TN | 3.3 mi E | PO Box only |
| 38114 | Memphis, TN | 3.9 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 38126 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 38126
123 MAIN ST
MEMPHIS TN 38126
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Mem and Mphs: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (38126-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Memphis, TN
- 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
- 38197
All Memphis ZIP codes with population and income →
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 38126?
- 38126 is a Memphis, Tennessee ZIP code.
- What county is 38126 in?
- ZIP code 38126 is in Shelby County, Tennessee.
- What time zone is ZIP code 38126 in?
- 38126 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 38126?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 38126 use area code 901.
- What is the population of ZIP code 38126?
- About 5,946 people live in ZIP code 38126, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 38126?
- The median household income in 38126 is $30,071 a year, lower than 98% of Tennessee ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 38126?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 38126 are 38103 (Memphis, 1.3 miles), 38101 (Memphis, 1.7 miles), 38148 (Memphis, 1.7 miles) and 38150 (Memphis, 1.7 miles).