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Population and households in ZIP 38849
Household size in ZIP 38849
| Period | ZIP 38849 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.71 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.69 | 2.67 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.93 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.95 | 2.57 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.24 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 38849 are large by national standards, averaging 2.95 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has climbed from 2.71 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Of the 154 Mississippi ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only four 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 38849
| Period | ZIP 38849 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.4 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.6 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.4 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.7 | 39.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.7 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 34.7, ZIP 38849 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 36.4, even as the national median rose. Of the 154 Mississippi ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 11 are younger.
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 38849
| Period | ZIP 38849 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.6% | 14.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.2% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in ZIP 38849 as they are nationally: 12.2%, against 11.6%. Single parents are less common here than in Mississippi overall (14.6%). Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 1.2 points, even as the national share fell.
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 38849
Renters in ZIP 38849
| Period | ZIP 38849 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.0% | 29.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.1% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.7% | 31.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.0% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 38849 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 12.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About four in ten owners (39.9%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 4.0 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 38849
| Period | ZIP 38849 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 16.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.8% | 14.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 16.8% of the housing in ZIP 38849, 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 5.0 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 38849
| Period | ZIP 38849 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1994 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1996 | 1984 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1997 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 38849 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1997, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1990 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the east.
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 38849
| Period | ZIP 38849 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $734 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $666 | $758 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $903 | $819 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $771 | $1,018 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$38 | +$315 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 38849 pays $771 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $38 a month from 2006–10, a 5% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 33.6% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the east.
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 38849
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 38849
| Period | ZIP 38849 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 20.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.7% | 21.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.0% | 22.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.2% | 25.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 38849 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 22.2%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.5 points, mirroring the country.
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 38849
| Period | ZIP 38849 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.0% | 80.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.9% | 82.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.7% | 84.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.1% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in ZIP 38849 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. That is in line with the rest of Mississippi. The share with a diploma is up 5.1 points from 2006–10, as it has 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 38849
| Period | ZIP 38849 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 9.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 38849 has been strong: just 2.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 154 Mississippi ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only seven have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.6 points, in line with the national trend.
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 38849 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 38849 | 2.95 | 34.7 | 12.2% | 12.0% | 16.8% | 1997 | $771 | 22.2% | 86.1% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 38824 | 2.51 | 39.3 | 16.5% | 20.9% | 14.3% | 1985 | $709 | 16.0% | 80.3% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 38866 | 2.53 | 38.5 | 8.4% | 17.9% | 12.5% | 1996 | $923 | 26.9% | 88.2% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 38828 | 3.39 | 33.7 | 19.5% | 17.8% | 23.2% | 1993 | $887 | 18.3% | 80.7% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 38869 | 2.50 | 31.7 | 11.1% | 20.7% | 16.4% | 1988 | $890 | 33.6% | 89.1% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 38856 | 2.28 | 48.7 | 3.1% | 7.0% | 9.5% | 1986 | $644 | 14.0% | 76.8% | 0.8% |
| ZIP 38855 | 2.55 | 41.5 | 10.6% | 21.8% | 5.1% | 1983 | $863 | 13.1% | 84.1% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 38859 | 2.70 | 39.7 | 9.4% | 7.1% | 25.1% | 1990 | $610 | 12.7% | 86.0% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 38652 | 2.86 | 37.3 | 13.6% | 29.0% | 18.5% | 1983 | $891 | 20.7% | 80.7% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 38841 | 3.02 | 31.9 | 17.3% | 36.3% | 20.8% | 1997 | $920 | 11.4% | 75.2% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 38847 | 2.17 | 37.9 | 9.0% | 21.9% | 11.2% | 1982 | $849 | 13.5% | 84.0% | 4.9% |
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 38849. 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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