38843 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 38843 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 38843 is White. The current unemployment level in 38843 is 3.8%.
| Population | 11,463 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 55 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 4,353 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $54,216 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $381,980 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 85.3% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 82.79% |
38843 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 9,681 | 85.24% |
| Black | 1,475 | 12.99% |
| Hispanic | 124 | 1.09% |
| Asian | 60 | 0.53% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.09% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 7 | 0.06% |
38843 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,559 | 85.9% |
| Black | 233 | 12.84% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 0.83% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.39% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.06% |
38843 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 451 | 7.8% |
| Bachelor Degree | 739 | 12.79% |
| High School Diploma | 1,761 | 30.47% |
| No High School Diploma | 182 | 3.15% |
| GED or Alternate | 480 | 8.3% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,059 | 18.32% |
| Associates Degree | 625 | 10.81% |
| Masters Degree | 287 | 4.97% |
| Professional Degree | 185 | 3.2% |
| Doctorate Degree | 11 | 0.19% |
