38851 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 38851 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 38851 is White. The current unemployment level in 38851 is 3.8%.
| Population | 9,475 |
| Population Growth Rate | 15.02% |
| Population Density | 42 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 3,235 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $39,619 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $876,820 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 52.59% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 47.14% |
38851 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 4,745 | 52.59% |
| Black | 3,458 | 38.32% |
| Hispanic | 795 | 8.81% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.2% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.08% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
38851 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 808 | 48.12% |
| Black | 725 | 43.18% |
| Hispanic | 135 | 8.04% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.66% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
38851 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 427 | 10.14% |
| Bachelor Degree | 561 | 13.33% |
| High School Diploma | 1,413 | 33.57% |
| No High School Diploma | 94 | 2.23% |
| GED or Alternate | 583 | 13.85% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 574 | 13.64% |
| Associates Degree | 285 | 6.77% |
| Masters Degree | 144 | 3.42% |
| Professional Degree | 101 | 2.4% |
| Doctorate Degree | 27 | 0.64% |