ZIP Code 38109 — Memphis, TN
38109 is a standard (street delivery) ZIP code serving Memphis, Tennessee, in Shelby County. To mail something here you only need these five digits — but the four-digit extension narrows delivery to a single point, and it is what USPS bulk postage discounts are priced on.
ZIP code 38109 at a glance
| ZIP code | 38109 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Memphis |
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
| County | Shelby FIPS 47157 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Population | 42,452 |
| Coordinates | 35.034100, -90.135330 |
How ZIP+4 works in 38109
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 38109. In practice one segment usually means:
- One side of one block — odd numbers on a street between two cross streets
- A single large building, or one floor of it
- A group of PO boxes, sometimes a single box
- A single business that receives enough mail to warrant its own code
That is why 38109 has no single ZIP+4: two neighbors across the street from each other usually have different ones. Enter a street address above and we will return the exact nine-digit code along with the standardized USPS address format.
Other ZIP codes in Memphis
Nearby ZIP codes
Showing the closest twelve. See every ZIP code within 25 miles of 38109.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 38113 | Memphis, TN | 4.7 mi |
| 38680 | Walls, MS | 5 mi |
| 38116 | Memphis, TN | 7.1 mi |
| 38106 | Memphis, TN | 7.2 mi |
| 72301 | West Memphis, AR | 7.3 mi |
| 38637 | Horn Lake, MS | 7.5 mi |
| 38132 | Memphis, TN | 8 mi |
| 38126 | Memphis, TN | 8.2 mi |
| 38131 | Memphis, TN | 8.4 mi |
| 38671 | Southaven, MS | 9.3 mi |
| 38641 | Lake Cormorant, MS | 9.3 mi |
| 38103 | Memphis, TN | 9.4 mi |
Questions about 38109
What is the ZIP+4 code for 38109?
38109 is the five-digit ZIP code. The ZIP+4 adds four more digits that identify a specific delivery point — usually one side of a city block, a single building, or a group of PO boxes. Because those four digits change from address to address within 38109, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 38109?
38109 is assigned to Memphis, Tennessee, in Shelby County.
Do I need to use the ZIP+4?
It is optional for ordinary mail, but it speeds up sorting and it is required for most USPS bulk-mail postage discounts. Many address-verification and e-commerce systems also use ZIP+4 to confirm a delivery point exists.
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