38655 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 38655 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 38655 is White. The current unemployment level in 38655 is 3.8%.
| Population | 45,290 |
| Population Growth Rate | 8.13% |
| Population Density | 111 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 13,127 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 4.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $54,780 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $597,780 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 70.03% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 59.88% |
38655 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 31,383 | 70.03% |
| Black | 11,135 | 24.85% |
| Hispanic | 1,302 | 2.91% |
| Asian | 904 | 2.02% |
| Native American | 88 | 0.2% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
38655 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 4,366 | 62.09% |
| Black | 2,088 | 29.69% |
| Hispanic | 369 | 5.25% |
| Asian | 194 | 2.76% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.17% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.04% |
38655 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,017 | 5.28% |
| Bachelor Degree | 5,147 | 26.73% |
| High School Diploma | 3,135 | 16.28% |
| No High School Diploma | 254 | 1.32% |
| GED or Alternate | 710 | 3.69% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,210 | 16.67% |
| Associates Degree | 1,413 | 7.34% |
| Masters Degree | 2,483 | 12.89% |
| Professional Degree | 839 | 4.36% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1,048 | 5.44% |