38606 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 38606 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 38606 is African American. The current unemployment level in 38606 is 3.8%.
| Population | 15,509 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 66 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,332 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $48,354 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $596,340 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 50.88% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 60.86% |
38606 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 7,461 | 50.88% |
| Black | 6,777 | 46.21% |
| Hispanic | 305 | 2.08% |
| Asian | 91 | 0.62% |
| Native American | 31 | 0.21% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
38606 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,245 | 34.27% |
| Black | 2,278 | 62.7% |
| Hispanic | 93 | 2.56% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.41% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.06% |
38606 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 522 | 7.3% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,358 | 18.99% |
| High School Diploma | 1,833 | 25.63% |
| No High School Diploma | 201 | 2.81% |
| GED or Alternate | 422 | 5.9% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,222 | 17.08% |
| Associates Degree | 979 | 13.69% |
| Masters Degree | 485 | 6.78% |
| Professional Degree | 106 | 1.48% |
| Doctorate Degree | 25 | 0.35% |
