38868 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 38868 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 38868 is African American. The current unemployment level in 38868 is 3.8%.
| Population | 4,958 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.14% |
| Population Density | 77 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,941 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $49,149 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $291,700 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 51.73% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 63.12% |
38868 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,954 | 51.73% |
| Black | 2,576 | 45.11% |
| Hispanic | 180 | 3.15% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
38868 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 367 | 31.31% |
| Black | 760 | 64.85% |
| Hispanic | 44 | 3.75% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.09% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
38868 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 83 | 3.26% |
| Bachelor Degree | 180 | 7.07% |
| High School Diploma | 808 | 31.72% |
| No High School Diploma | 58 | 2.28% |
| GED or Alternate | 218 | 8.56% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 806 | 31.65% |
| Associates Degree | 292 | 11.46% |
| Masters Degree | 49 | 1.92% |
| Professional Degree | 48 | 1.88% |
| Doctorate Degree | 5 | 0.2% |