ZIP Code 38126 — Memphis, TN
38126 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 38126 at a glance
| ZIP code | 38126 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Memphis |
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
| County | Shelby FIPS 47157 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Population | 5,946 |
| Coordinates | 35.126950, -90.043780 |
How ZIP+4 works in 38126
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 38126. 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 38126 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 38126.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 38105 | Memphis, TN | 1.7 mi |
| 38106 | Memphis, TN | 1.8 mi |
| 38103 | Memphis, TN | 1.9 mi |
| 38104 | Memphis, TN | 2.3 mi |
| 38107 | Memphis, TN | 3.2 mi |
| 38114 | Memphis, TN | 3.9 mi |
| 38112 | Memphis, TN | 4.1 mi |
| 38132 | Memphis, TN | 4.6 mi |
| 38131 | Memphis, TN | 5.1 mi |
| 38113 | Memphis, TN | 5.3 mi |
| 38111 | Memphis, TN | 5.7 mi |
| 38108 | Memphis, TN | 5.7 mi |
Questions about 38126
What is the ZIP+4 code for 38126?
38126 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 38126, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 38126?
38126 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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