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Frayser

Shelby County · Suburban/Working Class

Frayser

North Memphis's largest neighborhood — a former independent municipality annexed in 1958 with affordable working-class housing and ongoing community investment.

Largest north Memphis neighborhood Former independent municipality Affordable housing

Quick Facts

ZIP38127
CategorySuburban/Working Class
Platted1900
Main CorridorThomas St / Watkins St / N Second St
CountyShelby County

At A Glance

Walkability20/100
Commute20 minutes
InterstateI-40, 10 minutes
VibeWorking-class residential, affordable north Memphis
Best ForBuyers seeking maximum affordability within Memphis city limits

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Location

Frayser occupies the northwestern quadrant of Memphis, north of James Road, west of Thomas Street, and south of the Shelby/Tipton County line. It is approximately 8–10 miles from downtown Memphis.

Open Frayser in Google Maps →35.2280° N, 90.0120° W · ZIP 38127

Character

Frayser has a predominantly working-class residential character with a high proportion of single-family rental properties and owner-occupied homes. The area faces elevated crime rates and low property values relative to city averages but has active block associations and community organizations.

History

Frayser was an independent community with its own government until annexed by Memphis in 1958. The neighborhood developed as a working-class suburb in the early 20th century, serving workers from north Memphis industrial facilities.

Schools

Elementary
MSCS — Frayser zone elementary (verify)
Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Middle
MSCS — zone middle (verify)
Memphis-Shelby County Schools
High
Raleigh-Egypt High School
Memphis-Shelby County Schools

Ratings from the South Carolina School Report Card (state Department of Education) — not third-party aggregators.

Nearby Retail & Dining

  • Thomas Street / James Road commercial strips — Discount retail, fast food, local services (within neighborhood)

Healthcare & Essentials

  • Frayser Community Health Center Clinic (within neighborhood)
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