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Population and households in ZIP 38655
Household size in ZIP 38655
| Period | ZIP 38655 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.53 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.77 | 2.67 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.62 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.85 | 2.57 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.32 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 38655 average 2.85 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Household size has climbed from 2.53 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only 14 of the 154 Mississippi ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have larger households.
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 38655
| Period | ZIP 38655 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.7 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.7 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.3 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.4 | 39.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.7 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 38655 is young: half of its residents are under 35.4, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 31.7 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 38655
| Period | ZIP 38655 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 14.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.9% of households in ZIP 38655, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 154 Mississippi ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 12 have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 38655
Renters in ZIP 38655
| Period | ZIP 38655 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.3% | 29.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 43.1% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.1% | 31.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 38.6% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Nearly four in ten households in ZIP 38655 rent their homes (38.6%), a bit above the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 46.1% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the southeast. The renter share is down 4.6 points from 2006–10, 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 38655
| Period | ZIP 38655 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.0% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.6% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.2% | 16.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.6% | 14.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 38655: 30.6% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 7.6 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 38655
| Period | ZIP 38655 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1993 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1995 | 1984 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2000 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 38655 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2000, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1990 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the north has the oldest housing. Of the 154 Mississippi ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only ten have newer homes.
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 38655
| Period | ZIP 38655 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $729 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $880 | $758 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $988 | $819 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,124 | $1,018 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$395 | +$315 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 38655 pays $1,124 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in Mississippi overall ($1,018). Rents are up $395 a month from 2006–10, a 54% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 34.5% of the typical renter's income, 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 38655
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 38655
| Period | ZIP 38655 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.8% | 20.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 42.2% | 21.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.4% | 22.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 53.5% | 25.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.7 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 38655: 53.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 8.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only two of the 154 Mississippi ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
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 38655
| Period | ZIP 38655 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.5% | 80.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.9% | 82.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.5% | 84.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.2% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 38655 is above the national rate: 93.2% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.7 points, in line with the national trend. ZIP 38655 has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Mississippi ZIP codes.
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 38655
| Period | ZIP 38655 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 9.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 38655 has been strong: just 2.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only five of the 154 Mississippi ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.4 points, mirroring the country.
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 38655 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 38655 | 2.85 | 35.4 | 7.9% | 38.6% | 30.6% | 2000 | $1,124 | 53.5% | 93.2% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 38677 | 1.70 | 19.2 | 14.5% | 93.0% | 51.9% | 1998 | $965 | 85.1% | 100.0% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 38673 | 2.97 | 38.6 | 2.8% | 24.1% | 37.1% | 2001 | $1,561 | 42.6% | 88.5% | 0.3% |
| ZIP 38601 | 2.96 | 41.6 | 15.4% | 20.4% | 28.6% | 1994 | $847 | 18.1% | 94.1% | 1.1% |
| ZIP 38627 | 2.70 | 49.0 | 6.2% | 9.3% | 18.9% | 1999 | $987 | 15.7% | 85.7% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 38871 | 2.63 | 44.9 | 5.6% | 16.0% | 22.7% | 1992 | $740 | 17.3% | 78.1% | 0.7% |
| ZIP 38666 | 2.64 | 40.7 | 18.0% | 33.4% | 20.2% | 1978 | $866 | 13.4% | 80.8% | 7.2% |
| 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 38841 | 3.02 | 31.9 | 17.3% | 36.3% | 20.8% | 1997 | $920 | 11.4% | 75.2% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 38863 | 2.63 | 37.6 | 11.4% | 30.4% | 14.1% | 1987 | $872 | 20.4% | 80.2% | 3.3% |
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 38655. 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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