38642 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 38642 is African American. The current unemployment level in 38642 is 3.8%.
| Population | 2,047 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.87% |
| Population Density | 22 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 704 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $53,191 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $493,700 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 64.58% |
38642 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 810 | 35.25% |
| Black | 1,477 | 64.27% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 11 | 0.48% |
38642 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 84 | 8.59% |
| Bachelor Degree | 88 | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 350 | 35.79% |
| No High School Diploma | 26 | 2.66% |
| GED or Alternate | 212 | 21.68% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 196 | 20.04% |
| Associates Degree | 17 | 1.74% |
| Masters Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Professional Degree | 5 | 0.51% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
