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38655

Mississippi · 46,156 residents · 362 sq mi
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ZIP 38655 is home to 46,156 people in Lafayette County. The median age is 32.7, younger than the US median of 38.9. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. 3% of people in this ZIP code were born outside the United States. 19.4% of people in this ZIP code live below the federal poverty line. The median household earns $68,235, about 17% below the national median.

$68,235
US average: $82,259
$41,492
US average: $44,673
$340,000
US average: $376,019
51.1%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
362 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
20.4%
Age 65+
14.5%
47.3%
52.7%
2.73 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.8%(31,316)
Black23.2%(10,690)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(1,747)
Asian2.5%(1,134)
Other2.7%(1,269)
60
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
5.0
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Lafayette County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST2ND OF 4HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
38601$47,941
38627$62,826
38673$92,350
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 38655?

ZIP code 38655 has about 46,156 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 38655?

The typical household in ZIP code 38655 earns about $68,235 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 38655 expensive?

In ZIP code 38655, the median home is worth about $340,000, and the typical rent is about $1,090 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 38655?

About 51.1% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 38655 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38655?

About 19.4% of people in ZIP code 38655 live below the federal poverty line.

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Containing area
Lafayette County
Other ZIP codes in Lafayette County
ZIP 38677ZIP 38601ZIP 38627ZIP 38673ZIP 38949

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024