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Population and households in ZIP 38866
Household size in ZIP 38866
| Period | ZIP 38866 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.74 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.74 | 2.67 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.78 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.53 | 2.57 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.22 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 38866 has 2.53 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.74, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the southwest.
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 38866
| Period | ZIP 38866 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.1 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.9 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.1 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.5 | 39.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 38866 is 38.5 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.1, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the southeast.
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 38866
| Period | ZIP 38866 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.4% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 14.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −7.0 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 38866: 8.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 7.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 38866 has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Mississippi ZIP codes.
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 38866
Renters in ZIP 38866
| Period | ZIP 38866 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.0% | 29.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.8% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.1% | 31.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.9% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 38866 is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over a third of owners (35.0%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 4.1 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 38866
| Period | ZIP 38866 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.2% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.6% | 16.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.5% | 14.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in ZIP 38866: 12.5% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Still, 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 38866
| Period | ZIP 38866 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1993 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1994 | 1984 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1996 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 38866 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1996, 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 northwest, the oldest in the southeast.
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 38866
| Period | ZIP 38866 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $605 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $614 | $758 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $732 | $819 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $923 | $1,018 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$319 | +$315 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 38866 pays $923 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $319 a month since 2006–10, up 53%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 37.2% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the center and lowest 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 38866
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 38866
| Period | ZIP 38866 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.4% | 20.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.7% | 21.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.8% | 22.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.9% | 25.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in ZIP 38866 than nationally: 26.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 4.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the west 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 38866
| Period | ZIP 38866 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.2% | 80.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.5% | 82.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.3% | 84.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.2% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 38866 have finished high school as nationally: 88.2%, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 5.0 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 38866
| Period | ZIP 38866 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 9.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.2%, unemployment in ZIP 38866 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is up 0.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 38866 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 38866 | 2.53 | 38.5 | 8.4% | 17.9% | 12.5% | 1996 | $923 | 26.9% | 88.2% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 38804 | 2.39 | 40.5 | 12.9% | 37.2% | 12.2% | 1981 | $808 | 27.8% | 86.9% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 38849 | 2.95 | 34.7 | 12.2% | 12.0% | 16.8% | 1997 | $771 | 22.2% | 86.1% | 2.3% |
| 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 38857 | 2.99 | 33.4 | 6.1% | 23.5% | 11.9% | 1993 | $921 | 28.6% | 86.4% | 9.4% |
| ZIP 38801 | 2.56 | 37.4 | 13.8% | 35.4% | 13.2% | 1984 | $1,121 | 28.8% | 85.6% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 38828 | 3.39 | 33.7 | 19.5% | 17.8% | 23.2% | 1993 | $887 | 18.3% | 80.7% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 38855 | 2.55 | 41.5 | 10.6% | 21.8% | 5.1% | 1983 | $863 | 13.1% | 84.1% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 38856 | 2.28 | 48.7 | 3.1% | 7.0% | 9.5% | 1986 | $644 | 14.0% | 76.8% | 0.8% |
| ZIP 38843 | 2.44 | 37.7 | 10.9% | 24.3% | 12.9% | 1985 | $814 | 19.9% | 90.9% | 5.0% |
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 38866. 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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