NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 38940

MS · Population: 1,662

C+
53/100
57
C+
Safety
45
C
Affordability
62
B
Quality of Life
47
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 38940

Zip code 38940 is located in Mississippi and is home to approximately 1,662 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 53/100), 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 $50,852, with home values near $106,900 and rents around N/A/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 6.9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 7% 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
$50,852
Home Value
$106,900
Rent
—
Median Age
37
College Educated
6.9%
Unemployment
7%
Owner-Occupied
85.5%
Rent Burden
—

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety57C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability45CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life62BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy47CLower unemployment = higher
Overall53C+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).