38801 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 38801 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 38801 is African American. The current unemployment level in 38801 is 3.8%.
| Population | 29,680 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.28% |
| Population Density | 399 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 11,276 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $56,393 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $593,640 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 49.84% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 52.49% |
38801 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 14,944 | 49.84% |
| Black | 13,267 | 44.25% |
| Hispanic | 1,473 | 4.91% |
| Asian | 210 | 0.7% |
| Native American | 89 | 0.3% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
38801 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,677 | 35.24% |
| Black | 2,616 | 54.97% |
| Hispanic | 349 | 7.33% |
| Asian | 115 | 2.42% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.02% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.02% |
38801 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,167 | 7.46% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,856 | 18.27% |
| High School Diploma | 4,470 | 28.59% |
| No High School Diploma | 235 | 1.5% |
| GED or Alternate | 574 | 3.67% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,705 | 23.7% |
| Associates Degree | 1,363 | 8.72% |
| Masters Degree | 879 | 5.62% |
| Professional Degree | 270 | 1.73% |
| Doctorate Degree | 114 | 0.73% |