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Population and households in ZIP 38863
Household size in ZIP 38863
| Period | ZIP 38863 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.83 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.94 | 2.67 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.96 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
At 2.63 people per household, ZIP 38863 sits close to the national average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.83, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 38863
| Period | ZIP 38863 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.0 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.4 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.3 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.6 | 39.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.6 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 38863 is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.6, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.0, 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 38863
| Period | ZIP 38863 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.4% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.5% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.2% | 14.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.4% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in ZIP 38863 as they are nationally: 11.4%, against 11.6%. Single parents are less common here than in Mississippi overall (14.6%). Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.9 points, a much bigger shift than 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 38863
Renters in ZIP 38863
| Period | ZIP 38863 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.5% | 29.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.3% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.1% | 31.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 30.4% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 38863 own their homes; 30.4% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 56.3% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the south. The renter share is up 4.9 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 38863
| Period | ZIP 38863 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.2% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.7% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.1% | 16.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.1% | 14.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.1% of the housing in ZIP 38863, 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. Vacancy has fallen 3.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 38863
| Period | ZIP 38863 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1984 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 38863 are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1987, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1984 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, 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 38863
| Period | ZIP 38863 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $656 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $648 | $758 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $688 | $819 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $872 | $1,018 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$216 | +$315 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 38863 costs $872 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $216 a month from 2006–10, a 33% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.4% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the southwest and lowest in the north.
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 38863
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 38863
| Period | ZIP 38863 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 20.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.0% | 21.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.9% | 22.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.4% | 25.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.1 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 38863: 20.4% 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 8.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 38863
| Period | ZIP 38863 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.3% | 80.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.0% | 82.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 76.3% | 84.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 80.2% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in five adults in ZIP 38863 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 80.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.0 points, mirroring the country. ZIP 38863 has a lower 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 38863
| Period | ZIP 38863 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 9.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 38863 has been strong: just 3.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.4 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 38863 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 38863 | 2.63 | 37.6 | 11.4% | 30.4% | 14.1% | 1987 | $872 | 20.4% | 80.2% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 38841 | 3.02 | 31.9 | 17.3% | 36.3% | 20.8% | 1997 | $920 | 11.4% | 75.2% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 38864 | 3.03 | 27.9 | 10.7% | 17.0% | 19.7% | 1981 | $967 | 12.1% | 76.8% | 0.1% |
| ZIP 38871 | 2.63 | 44.9 | 5.6% | 16.0% | 22.7% | 1992 | $740 | 17.3% | 78.1% | 0.7% |
| ZIP 38826 | 2.56 | 37.7 | 7.1% | 30.3% | 9.8% | 1993 | $1,043 | 35.4% | 90.1% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 38869 | 2.50 | 31.7 | 11.1% | 20.7% | 16.4% | 1988 | $890 | 33.6% | 89.1% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 38801 | 2.56 | 37.4 | 13.8% | 35.4% | 13.2% | 1984 | $1,121 | 28.8% | 85.6% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 38879 | 2.55 | 30.5 | 19.4% | 74.5% | 17.8% | 1977 | $940 | 11.5% | 75.4% | 8.5% |
| ZIP 38868 | 2.62 | 36.8 | 16.1% | 23.6% | 19.3% | 1989 | $847 | 20.2% | 85.9% | 7.6% |
| ZIP 38804 | 2.39 | 40.5 | 12.9% | 37.2% | 12.2% | 1981 | $808 | 27.8% | 86.9% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 38866 | 2.53 | 38.5 | 8.4% | 17.9% | 12.5% | 1996 | $923 | 26.9% | 88.2% | 5.2% |
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 38863. 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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