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Population and households in ZIP 38901
Household size in ZIP 38901
| Period | ZIP 38901 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.39 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.80 | 2.67 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.44 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.57 | 2.57 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.18 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 38901 average 2.57 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Household size has climbed from 2.39 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the south.
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 38901
| Period | ZIP 38901 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.1 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.5 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.3 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.1 | 39.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
At 39.1, the median age in ZIP 38901 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Residents skew youngest in the north and oldest in the southwest.
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 38901
| Period | ZIP 38901 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.0% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.3% | 14.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 21.2% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 38901: 21.2% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.8 points, mirroring the country. ZIP 38901 has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of 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 38901
Renters in ZIP 38901
| Period | ZIP 38901 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.9% | 29.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.9% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.5% | 31.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 36.4% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in ZIP 38901 is about as common as it is nationally: 36.4% of households rent, against 34.8%. Renters make up a bigger share here than in Mississippi overall (30.0%). More than half of owners (54.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the southeast.
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 38901
| Period | ZIP 38901 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.0% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.9% | 16.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.9% | 14.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.9% of the housing in ZIP 38901, 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 is up 4.0 points from 2006–10, 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 38901
| Period | ZIP 38901 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1984 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 38901 was built around 1980, the same vintage as the country's housing overall. Homes here are older than in Mississippi overall, where the median home dates to 1987. The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, 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 38901
| Period | ZIP 38901 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $521 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $536 | $758 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $691 | $819 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $836 | $1,018 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$315 | +$315 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 38901 pays $836 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $315 a month since 2006–10, up 60%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 29.6% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; 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 38901
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 38901
| Period | ZIP 38901 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.5% | 20.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.8% | 21.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.3% | 22.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.5% | 25.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 38901: 22.5% 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 3.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the northwest.
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 38901
| Period | ZIP 38901 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.7% | 80.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.7% | 82.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.3% | 84.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.7% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.0 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in ZIP 38901 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 10.0 points, mirroring the country.
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 38901
| Period | ZIP 38901 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 9.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs high in ZIP 38901: 7.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.7 points, mirroring the country. 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 38901 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 38901 | 2.57 | 39.1 | 21.2% | 36.4% | 15.9% | 1980 | $836 | 22.5% | 83.7% | 7.3% |
| ZIP 38940 | 2.82 | 39.3 | 13.3% | 16.1% | 38.9% | 1994 | $848 | 15.0% | 83.1% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 38925 | 2.31 | 47.2 | 16.3% | 22.1% | 20.8% | 1991 | $793 | 17.2% | 86.3% | 1.1% |
| ZIP 38929 | 2.42 | 48.7 | 15.3% | 13.1% | 23.3% | 1987 | $847 | 15.5% | 85.7% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 38920 | 2.46 | 45.0 | 23.2% | 30.5% | 20.5% | 1980 | $735 | 8.0% | 81.2% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 38914 | 2.40 | 41.9 | 11.6% | 20.5% | 16.3% | 1990 | $946 | 12.0% | 71.6% | 0.6% |
| ZIP 38950 | 3.24 | 29.5 | 30.2% | 0.0% | 46.2% | 1991 | $772 | 2.4% | 85.7% | 12.4% |
| ZIP 38928 | 2.42 | 30.8 | 36.5% | 58.5% | 18.3% | 1976 | $751 | 10.6% | 79.4% | 11.6% |
| ZIP 38916 | 2.38 | 42.8 | 14.0% | 32.2% | 17.6% | 1980 | $716 | 11.2% | 74.3% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 39737 | 2.28 | 48.1 | 1.2% | 29.0% | 43.5% | 1971 | $830 | 22.6% | 87.6% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 38944 | 2.95 | 42.1 | 17.4% | 41.3% | 21.6% | 1975 | $870 | 12.4% | 86.7% | 9.4% |
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 38901. 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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