Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 32 min5:46 am – 8:17 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 47 min7:04 am – 4:51 pm
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People22,634 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 37.012,863 householdsMedian household income $58,117Median home value $317,200Median rent $1,112 a month38% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $3,621 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting4.3% unemployment rate71% of adults are in the labour force, 13,631 employedMain industries: education and health care 27%, professional and business services 15%, hospitality, food and recreation 12%Average commute 19 minutes74% drive alone, 9% car-pool, 5% walk or cycle, 11% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages51% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher94% finished high school, 24% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 93%, Spanish 4%3% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 92°F, lows 74°FColdest month January: highs 51°F, lows 33°F55 in of rain a year, on about 74 dayswettest month April3 in of snow a year, on about 3 days72 days above 90°F, 44 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Memphis Intl Ap station, 5 mi away
Nearby landmarksSouthern College of Optometrycollege · 1.0 miMemphis College of Artcollege · 1.1 miWolf Riverriver · 4.6 miMemphis Lakelake · 2.4 miJoe Curtis Pointcape · 3.2 miWolf River Lagoonlake · 3.4 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsMid South Fairgroundshistoric site · 1.3 miOverton Parkpark · under a mile · 238 acresMemphis National Cemeteryhistoric site · 4.6 miTo Fullerstate park · 7.2 mi · 1,004 acresTO Fuller State Park (2021 Addition)state park · 7.6 mi · 144 acresPresidents Island Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 6.2 mi · 5,620 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
Earthquakes24 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19704 of magnitude 4+, 0 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 4.6 on 25 Mar 197641 mi away, near Marked Tree, ArkansasMost recent: magnitude 3.8 on 27 Dec 202345 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively HighShelby County, TN, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsCold wave Very HighTornado Very HighHeat wave Relatively HighEarthquake Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality60% of days had good air in 2025220 of 365 days measured140 moderate, 5 unhealthy for sensitive groups daysMedian index 47, worst day 147main pollutant: ozoneSource: US EPA Air Quality Index, Shelby County monitors, TN
Internet at home88% of households have a broadband subscription73% have cable, fibre or DSL15% rely on a mobile data plan alone7% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterMemphis Light, Gas, & Waterserves 659,500 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation295 ft90 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalBaptist Memorial Health Care - Hospitalunder a milePost officeCrosstown Post Office1.4 miTown hallMemphis City Hall2.9 miPoliceMemphis Police Department - Crump Station1.4 miFire stationMemphis Fire Station 11under a mileSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi21 schools8 elementary, 1 middle, 6 high, 6 otherElementaryGrace Saint Luke's Episcopal Schoolright hereSchoolIdlewild Presbyterian Church Child Care Centerunder a mileElementaryIdlewild Elementary Schoolunder a mileCollegeSouthern College of Optometry1.0 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportFrederick W. Smith International Airport MEM6.3 miInterstateI-401.6 miUS highwayUS 511.0 miAmtrakCentral Station MEM3.1 miCoachMemphis Greyhound Bus StationFlixBus4.9 miTransit304 stops within a mileMemphis Area Transit Authority (MATA)Sources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 38104 ZIP area.
