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Zip Code 38618

MS · Population: 11,221

C
48/100
56
C+
Safety
44
C
Affordability
56
C+
Quality of Life
38
D
Jobs
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About Zip Code 38618

Zip code 38618 is located in Mississippi and is home to approximately 11,221 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 48/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates in this area are roughly in line with national averages.

The median household income here is $47,205, with home values near $142,300 and rents around $874/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 11.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 8.7% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$47,205
Home Value
$142,300
Rent
$874/mo
Median Age
45
College Educated
11.3%
Unemployment
8.7%
Owner-Occupied
78.1%
Rent Burden
22.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety56C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability44CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life56C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy38DLower unemployment = higher
Overall48CWeighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).