38601 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Mississippi based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 38601 is White. The current unemployment level in 38601 is 3.8%.
| Population | 2,303 |
| Population Growth Rate | -10.16% |
| Population Density | 19 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 850 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $38,000 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $149,000 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 62.4% |
38601 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,349 | 62.4% |
| Black | 798 | 36.91% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.69% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
38601 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 191 | 14.52% |
| Bachelor Degree | 123 | 9.35% |
| High School Diploma | 391 | 29.73% |
| No High School Diploma | 140 | 10.65% |
| GED or Alternate | 73 | 5.55% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 236 | 17.95% |
| Associates Degree | 113 | 8.59% |
| Masters Degree | 37 | 2.81% |
| Professional Degree | 1 | 0.08% |
| Doctorate Degree | 10 | 0.76% |
