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Zip Code 38834

MS · Population: 27,521

C+
56/100
56
C+
Safety
56
C+
Affordability
58
C+
Quality of Life
52
C+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 38834

Zip code 38834 is located in Mississippi and is home to approximately 27,521 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 56/100), 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 $48,031, with home values near $134,100 and rents around $699/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 19.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 6.4% 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
$48,031
Home Value
$134,100
Rent
$699/mo
Median Age
40
College Educated
19.8%
Unemployment
6.4%
Owner-Occupied
62.2%
Rent Burden
17.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety56C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability56C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life58C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy52C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall56C+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).