NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 38661

MS · Population: 1,492

B
60/100
56
C+
Safety
40
C
Affordability
52
C+
Quality of Life
92
A+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 38661

Zip code 38661 is located in Mississippi and is home to approximately 1,492 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 60/100), 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 $47,278, with home values near $183,800 and rents around N/A/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 11.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 0.6%.

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
$47,278
Home Value
$183,800
Rent
—
Median Age
70
College Educated
11.4%
Unemployment
0.6%
Owner-Occupied
96.3%
Rent Burden
—

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety56C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability40CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life52C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy92A+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall60BWeighted 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).