NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 38965

MS · Population: 8,807

B
62/100
57
C+
Safety
58
C+
Affordability
59
C+
Quality of Life
76
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 38965

Zip code 38965 is located in Mississippi and is home to approximately 8,807 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 62/100), 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 $52,418, with home values near $109,200 and rents around $782/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 16.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 3.5%, 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
$52,418
Home Value
$109,200
Rent
$782/mo
Median Age
40
College Educated
16.7%
Unemployment
3.5%
Owner-Occupied
73%
Rent Burden
17.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety57C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability58C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life59C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy76B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall62BWeighted 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).