NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 38857

MS · Population: 4,536

B+
74/100
91
A+
Safety
95
A+
Affordability
85
A
Quality of Life
26
F
Jobs
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About Zip Code 38857

Zip code 38857 is located in Mississippi and is home to approximately 4,536 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 74/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $96,379 and home values around $179,100, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 32.5% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The unemployment rate of 12.3% 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
$96,379
Home Value
$179,100
Rent
$659/mo
Median Age
34
College Educated
32.5%
Unemployment
12.3%
Owner-Occupied
83.4%
Rent Burden
8.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety91A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability95A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life85AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy26FLower unemployment = higher
Overall74B+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).