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Memphis, TN — ZIP 38152

Population: 438 (Census ACS)

2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, tornado, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

Backed by 25+ public sourcesFEMA · U.S. Census · NOAA · Dept. of Education · EPA · and more

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index (state)
475.9 (+0.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,030/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,120/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,240/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,640/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,910/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
Campus School, University Middle

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, tornado, earthquake, heatWave, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Very High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 41% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
22.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Former Custom Cleaners (6.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
59.3 in

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
55
Days with Good air quality
126
Days with Moderate air quality
231
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
159

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
39
Nearest airport
General Dewitt Spain Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Memphis International Airport (MEM) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
23
Hospitals include
BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-CRITTENDEN, INC, PERIMETER BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL OF WEST MEMPHIS, SOUTH MISSISSIPPI COUNTY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
56
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Employment & development

Total county employment
427,155
Average weekly wage
$1,346
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
642

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

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Common questions

What is typical rent in ZIP 38152?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,240/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 38152?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, tornado, earthquake, heatWave, iceStorm.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 38152?
Risk to homes is higher than 41% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 38152?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 38152?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 38152?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in ZIP 38152?
Moderate. Median AQI: 55. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 38152?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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