NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 38824

MS · Population: 8,250

C+
57/100
56
C+
Safety
57
C+
Affordability
72
B+
Quality of Life
44
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 38824

Zip code 38824 is located in Mississippi and is home to approximately 8,250 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 57/100), 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 $47,411, with home values near $96,900 and rents around $676/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 14.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 7.5% 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
$47,411
Home Value
$96,900
Rent
$676/mo
Median Age
40
College Educated
14.5%
Unemployment
7.5%
Owner-Occupied
80.6%
Rent Burden
17.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety56C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability57C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life72B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy44CLower unemployment = higher
Overall57C+Weighted 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).