| ZIP Code | 38655 |
| ZIP Code Name | Oxford |
| Primary County | Lafayette County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 45,150 |
| Area Code(s) | 662 |
| Current Time | CDT |
38655 is a United States ZIP Code located in Oxford Mississippi. Portions of 38655 are also in Taylor and Tula and University. 38655 is entirely within Lafayette County. 38655 is within the Oxford Area.
38655 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in Mississippi based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 38655 have at least a Bachelor Degree. 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 3.9%.
| Population | 45,150 |
| Population Growth Rate | 8.13% |
| Population Density | 110 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 13,127 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 4.1% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $54,780 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $79,560 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (June 2023) | 3.9% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 70.03% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 59.88% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,017 | 5.28% |
| Bachelor Degree | 5,147 | 26.71% |
| High School Diploma | 3,135 | 16.27% |
| No High School Diploma | 254 | 1.32% |
| GED or Alternate | 710 | 3.69% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,210 | 16.66% |
| Associates Degree | 1,413 | 7.33% |
| Masters Degree | 2,483 | 12.89% |
| Professional Degree | 839 | 4.35% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1,048 | 5.44% |
| Coordinates | 34.34091949,-89.46112061 |
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| Region | Oxford Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Oxford, MS |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 409 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b: 5F to 10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 65e - Northern Hilly Gulf Coastal Plain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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