ZIP Code 38131 — Memphis, TN
38131 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 38131 at a glance
| ZIP code | 38131 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Memphis |
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
| County | Shelby FIPS 47157 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Coordinates | 35.066030, -89.992660 |
How ZIP+4 works in 38131
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 38131. 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 38131 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 38131.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 38132 | Memphis, TN | 0.5 mi |
| 38114 | Memphis, TN | 2.1 mi |
| 38116 | Memphis, TN | 2.5 mi |
| 38106 | Memphis, TN | 3.5 mi |
| 38111 | Memphis, TN | 4.1 mi |
| 38118 | Memphis, TN | 4.1 mi |
| 38104 | Memphis, TN | 4.6 mi |
| 38152 | Memphis, TN | 4.8 mi |
| 38126 | Memphis, TN | 5.1 mi |
| 38112 | Memphis, TN | 5.7 mi |
| 38117 | Memphis, TN | 6 mi |
| 38105 | Memphis, TN | 6.4 mi |
Questions about 38131
What is the ZIP+4 code for 38131?
38131 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 38131, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 38131?
38131 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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