38834 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 38834 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 38834 is White. The current unemployment level in 38834 is 3.8%.
| Population | 27,521 |
| Population Growth Rate | -0.46% |
| Population Density | 118 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 11,333 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $44,390 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $438,160 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 82.93% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 69.28% |
38834 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 22,812 | 82.79% |
| Black | 3,282 | 11.91% |
| Hispanic | 1,141 | 4.14% |
| Asian | 146 | 0.53% |
| Native American | 128 | 0.46% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 44 | 0.16% |
38834 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,045 | 72.59% |
| Black | 803 | 19.14% |
| Hispanic | 311 | 7.41% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.83% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.02% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
38834 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,250 | 7.7% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,682 | 16.53% |
| High School Diploma | 5,401 | 33.29% |
| No High School Diploma | 284 | 1.75% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,560 | 9.61% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,368 | 14.59% |
| Associates Degree | 1,680 | 10.35% |
| Masters Degree | 718 | 4.42% |
| Professional Degree | 228 | 1.41% |
| Doctorate Degree | 55 | 0.34% |
