NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 38865

MS · Population: 5,466

C+
50/100
55
C+
Safety
42
C
Affordability
69
B
Quality of Life
32
D
Jobs
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About Zip Code 38865

Zip code 38865 is located in Mississippi and is home to approximately 5,466 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 50/100), 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 $44,871, with home values near $87,500 and rents around $822/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 11.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 10.1% 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
$44,871
Home Value
$87,500
Rent
$822/mo
Median Age
36
College Educated
11.6%
Unemployment
10.1%
Owner-Occupied
82.7%
Rent Burden
22% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety55C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability42CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life69BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy32DLower unemployment = higher
Overall50C+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).