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Population and households in ZIP 38606
Household size in ZIP 38606
| Period | ZIP 38606 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.82 | 2.67 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.75 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 38606 average 2.63 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.75, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 38606
| Period | ZIP 38606 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.2 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.5 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.7 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.7 | 39.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.5 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
At 38.7, the median age in ZIP 38606 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.2, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 38606
| Period | ZIP 38606 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.4% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.9% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.7% | 14.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 18.3% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 38606: 18.3% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 38606
Renters in ZIP 38606
| Period | ZIP 38606 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.9% | 29.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.4% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.6% | 31.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.1% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 38606 own their homes; 27.1% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. About two-thirds of owners (68.3%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the northeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 0.8 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 38606
| Period | ZIP 38606 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.1% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.8% | 16.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.4% | 14.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in ZIP 38606 than nationally: 12.4%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Even so, the rate is lower than in Mississippi overall (14.1%).
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 38606
| Period | ZIP 38606 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1984 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 38606 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1988, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1981 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the northwest has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 38606
| Period | ZIP 38606 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $638 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $663 | $758 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $782 | $819 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $964 | $1,018 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$326 | +$315 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 38606 costs $964 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $326 a month from 2006–10, a 51% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 34.8% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 38606
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 38606
| Period | ZIP 38606 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.8% | 20.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.6% | 21.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.7% | 22.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.9% | 25.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 38606: 19.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 4.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the west.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 38606
| Period | ZIP 38606 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.8% | 80.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.5% | 82.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.6% | 84.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.0% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +16.2 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 38606 have finished high school as nationally: 88.0%, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 16.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 38606
| Period | ZIP 38606 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 9.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.6%, unemployment in ZIP 38606 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 4.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 38606 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 38606 | 2.63 | 38.7 | 18.3% | 27.1% | 12.4% | 1988 | $964 | 19.9% | 88.0% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 38620 | 2.96 | 36.7 | 12.7% | 17.1% | 9.7% | 1990 | $939 | 18.8% | 82.8% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 38666 | 2.64 | 40.7 | 18.0% | 33.4% | 20.2% | 1978 | $866 | 13.4% | 80.8% | 7.2% |
| ZIP 38673 | 2.97 | 38.6 | 2.8% | 24.1% | 37.1% | 2001 | $1,561 | 42.6% | 88.5% | 0.3% |
| ZIP 38621 | 2.44 | 36.3 | 13.0% | 33.8% | 23.3% | 1976 | $1,122 | 16.6% | 76.6% | 7.7% |
| ZIP 38670 | 2.35 | 40.8 | 23.2% | 33.2% | 14.4% | 1988 | $714 | 23.8% | 84.0% | 11.4% |
| ZIP 38623 | 2.27 | 43.4 | 16.2% | 22.4% | 14.0% | 1983 | $660 | 28.9% | 80.3% | 7.9% |
| ZIP 38646 | 2.20 | 39.1 | 20.8% | 30.8% | 11.5% | 1966 | $744 | 19.7% | 83.8% | 11.8% |
| ZIP 38677 | 1.70 | 19.2 | 14.5% | 93.0% | 51.9% | 1998 | $965 | 85.1% | 100.0% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 38655 | 2.85 | 35.4 | 7.9% | 38.6% | 30.6% | 2000 | $1,124 | 53.5% | 93.2% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 38601 | 2.96 | 41.6 | 15.4% | 20.4% | 28.6% | 1994 | $847 | 18.1% | 94.1% | 1.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 38606. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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