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Zip Code 38683

MS · Population: 3,564

C
45/100
51
C+
Safety
40
C
Affordability
42
C
Quality of Life
47
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 38683

Zip code 38683 is located in Mississippi and is home to approximately 3,564 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 45/100), 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 $36,799, with home values near $98,600 and rents around $621/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 8.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 7.1% 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
$36,799
Home Value
$98,600
Rent
$621/mo
Median Age
46
College Educated
8.3%
Unemployment
7.1%
Owner-Occupied
70.5%
Rent Burden
20.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety51C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability40CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life42CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy47CLower unemployment = higher
Overall45CWeighted 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).