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Population and households in ZIP 38852
Household size in ZIP 38852
| Period | ZIP 38852 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.34 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.33 | 2.67 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.44 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.99 | 2.57 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.36 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
ZIP 38852 is a place of small households, averaging 1.99 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.34, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 154 Mississippi ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only three have smaller 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 38852
| Period | ZIP 38852 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.5 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.9 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.7 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.7 | 39.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.1 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 38852 skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 43.5 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only five of the 154 Mississippi ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are older.
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 38852
| Period | ZIP 38852 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 14.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.0% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in ZIP 38852 (12.0%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Single parents are less common here than in Mississippi overall (14.6%). The single-parent share has edged down 1.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 38852
Renters in ZIP 38852
| Period | ZIP 38852 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.1% | 29.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.6% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.1% | 31.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.0% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 38852 is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 68.6% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 0.9 points, mirroring the country.
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 38852
| Period | ZIP 38852 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.7% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.7% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 28.1% | 16.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.4% | 14.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 38852: 20.4% 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 fallen 3.3 points, mirroring the country.
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 38852
| Period | ZIP 38852 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1984 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 38852 are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1984, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1975 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the center 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 38852
| Period | ZIP 38852 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $495 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $510 | $758 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $589 | $819 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $784 | $1,018 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$288 | +$315 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 38852 runs $784 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $288 a month since 2006–10, up 58%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.8% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the southeast.
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 38852
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 38852
| Period | ZIP 38852 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 20.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 21.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 22.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.1% | 25.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.3 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 38852: 23.1% 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 11.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the center.
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 38852
| Period | ZIP 38852 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.7% | 80.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 75.9% | 82.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.0% | 84.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.2% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in ZIP 38852 never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.5 points, 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 38852
| Period | ZIP 38852 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 9.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.4 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 38852 runs below the national rate: 4.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 8.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 38852 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 38852 | 1.99 | 47.7 | 12.0% | 19.0% | 20.4% | 1984 | $784 | 23.1% | 85.2% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 38833 | 2.36 | 40.0 | 11.4% | 22.3% | 16.1% | 1980 | $724 | 15.3% | 88.0% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 38846 | 2.39 | 42.4 | 10.4% | 12.6% | 11.3% | 1990 | $739 | 16.3% | 88.4% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 35616 | 2.38 | 46.2 | 17.9% | 21.5% | 26.0% | 1974 | $808 | 16.7% | 86.8% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 35677 | 2.49 | 47.4 | 2.2% | 5.9% | 25.1% | 1984 | $719 | 14.9% | 84.9% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 38834 | 2.34 | 39.8 | 11.2% | 35.9% | 11.2% | 1982 | $720 | 20.3% | 84.5% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 38865 | 2.62 | 40.1 | 10.1% | 17.3% | 11.9% | 1988 | $761 | 18.3% | 86.7% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 35633 | 2.53 | 44.4 | 5.5% | 18.2% | 10.0% | 1987 | $882 | 27.8% | 88.5% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 35660 | 2.02 | 43.1 | 13.6% | 38.3% | 15.5% | 1962 | $777 | 17.4% | 81.5% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 35630 | 2.15 | 35.0 | 13.8% | 54.4% | 13.1% | 1972 | $832 | 31.0% | 89.0% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 35661 | 2.49 | 41.8 | 13.3% | 29.1% | 11.1% | 1986 | $1,010 | 25.1% | 89.5% | 3.6% |
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 38852. 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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