38701 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 38701 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 38701 is African American. The current unemployment level in 38701 is 3.8%.
| Population | 21,738 |
| Population Growth Rate | -0.80% |
| Population Density | 132 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 8,784 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $33,619 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $436,800 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 69.17% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 97.80% |
38701 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 6,239 | 28.12% |
| Black | 15,345 | 69.17% |
| Hispanic | 235 | 1.06% |
| Asian | 347 | 1.56% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.08% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
38701 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 48 | 1.29% |
| Black | 3,643 | 98.19% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.05% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
38701 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 636 | 5.42% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,078 | 17.72% |
| High School Diploma | 3,140 | 26.77% |
| No High School Diploma | 351 | 2.99% |
| GED or Alternate | 806 | 6.87% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,590 | 22.08% |
| Associates Degree | 1,066 | 9.09% |
| Masters Degree | 726 | 6.19% |
| Professional Degree | 144 | 1.23% |
| Doctorate Degree | 192 | 1.64% |