38635 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 38635 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 38635 is African American. The current unemployment level in 38635 is 3.8%.
| Population | 15,608 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 47 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,644 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $44,510 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $367,310 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 74.2% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 77.26% |
38635 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,780 | 25.53% |
| Black | 10,986 | 74.2% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 0.11% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 22 | 0.15% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
38635 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 264 | 14.63% |
| Black | 1,437 | 79.66% |
| Hispanic | 101 | 5.6% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.11% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
38635 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 332 | 3.94% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,330 | 15.77% |
| High School Diploma | 3,181 | 37.71% |
| No High School Diploma | 424 | 5.03% |
| GED or Alternate | 790 | 9.36% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,678 | 19.89% |
| Associates Degree | 436 | 5.17% |
| Masters Degree | 202 | 2.39% |
| Professional Degree | 53 | 0.63% |
| Doctorate Degree | 10 | 0.12% |
