38824 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 38824 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 38824 is White. The current unemployment level in 38824 is 3.8%.
| Population | 8,250 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 64 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 3,497 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $44,425 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $343,060 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 71.24% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 50.33% |
38824 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 5,477 | 71.24% |
| Black | 1,925 | 25.04% |
| Hispanic | 152 | 1.98% |
| Asian | 134 | 1.74% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
38824 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 379 | 53.08% |
| Black | 332 | 46.5% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0.14% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.28% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
38824 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 355 | 7.56% |
| Bachelor Degree | 358 | 7.63% |
| High School Diploma | 1,554 | 33.11% |
| No High School Diploma | 58 | 1.24% |
| GED or Alternate | 695 | 14.81% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 830 | 17.69% |
| Associates Degree | 571 | 12.17% |
| Masters Degree | 258 | 5.5% |
| Professional Degree | 14 | 0.3% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
