NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 38878

MS · Population: 2,563

C+
58/100
55
C+
Safety
58
C+
Affordability
47
C
Quality of Life
74
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 38878

Zip code 38878 is located in Mississippi and is home to approximately 2,563 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 58/100), 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 $45,275, with home values near $71,800 and rents around $603/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 10.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 3.8%, which is near the national average.

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
$45,275
Home Value
$71,800
Rent
$603/mo
Median Age
40
College Educated
10.3%
Unemployment
3.8%
Owner-Occupied
79.7%
Rent Burden
16% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety55C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability58C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life47CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy74B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall58C+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).