38829 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 38829 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 38829 is White. The current unemployment level in 38829 is 3.8%.
| Population | 17,749 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 67 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,800 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $44,541 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $359,780 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 86.41% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 81.04% |
38829 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 14,928 | 86.41% |
| Black | 1,697 | 9.82% |
| Hispanic | 121 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 524 | 3.03% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.03% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
38829 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,475 | 85.49% |
| Black | 377 | 13.02% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 0.93% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.48% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.03% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.03% |
38829 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 722 | 7.92% |
| Bachelor Degree | 953 | 10.46% |
| High School Diploma | 2,691 | 29.53% |
| No High School Diploma | 384 | 4.21% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,365 | 14.98% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,455 | 15.97% |
| Associates Degree | 975 | 10.7% |
| Masters Degree | 473 | 5.19% |
| Professional Degree | 45 | 0.49% |
| Doctorate Degree | 49 | 0.54% |