ZIP Code 38133 — Memphis, TN
38133 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 38133 at a glance
| ZIP code | 38133 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Memphis |
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
| County | Shelby FIPS 47157 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Population | 21,278 |
| Coordinates | 35.212920, -89.794740 |
How ZIP+4 works in 38133
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 38133. 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 38133 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 38133.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 38029 | Ellendale, TN | 2.6 mi |
| 38016 | Cordova, TN | 3 mi |
| 38135 | Memphis, TN | 3.6 mi |
| 38134 | Memphis, TN | 4.4 mi |
| 38018 | Cordova, TN | 5.4 mi |
| 38120 | Memphis, TN | 7 mi |
| 38002 | Arlington, TN | 7.1 mi |
| 38128 | Memphis, TN | 7.5 mi |
| 38122 | Memphis, TN | 8.2 mi |
| 38138 | Germantown, TN | 8.8 mi |
| 38139 | Germantown, TN | 9 mi |
| 38028 | Eads, TN | 9.2 mi |
Questions about 38133
What is the ZIP+4 code for 38133?
38133 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 38133, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 38133?
38133 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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