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New Albany, MS · standard

ZIP Code 38652

Union County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

16,600
41/sq mi
$54,980
Median income
$166,100
Median home value
21.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

New Albany pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
33th pct
home value, US ZIPs
41
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38652 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 38652 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Albany, Union County, Mississippi, home to 16,600 residents across 401.9 square miles, a density of 41 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 38652 reports a modest median household income of $54,980 (5% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $28,185. 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.2%. Median home value sits at $166,100 (24% above the state average), median rent at $906 a month, and owner-occupancy at 71.8%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Union County, so you can benchmark 38652 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 38652

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Albany, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38652.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 38652, New Albany, MS · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

16,600

Population

401.9

Area (sq mi)

41

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 38652?

38.6

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 70.8%
African American 16.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$54,980

Median Household Income

+5% vs state

$28,185

Per Capita Income

14.7%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

21.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 38652 ranks nationally

New Albany, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$54,980 21st percentile higher than 21% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 48.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

7,102

Total Housing Units

5,755

Occupied Units

1,347

Vacant Units

2.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.8%
Renter 28.2%

$166,100

Median Home Value

+24% vs state

$906

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+13.2%

YoY Change (2024)

263

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+163%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 38652 have increased 13.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +163% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.0% 167
2021 +10.2% 184
2022 +23.3% 226
2023 +2.7% 232
2024 +13.2% 263

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 439 business establishments in ZIP 38652, employing approximately 7,490 people with a combined annual payroll of $312,905,000.

439

Businesses

7,490

Employees

$312.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 95 21.6%
Health care and social assistance 51 11.6%
Other services (except public administration) 48 10.9%
Accommodation and food services 47 10.7%
Finance and insurance 36 8.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 29 6.6%
Manufacturing 25 5.7%
Construction 23 5.2%
Transportation and warehousing 18 4.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 4.1%
Wholesale trade 14 3.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 2.7%
Information 8 1.8%
Educational services 5 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 38652 vs 38841 →

ZIP 38652 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38652 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 38652 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 38652 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
38841 Ecru, MS 2,775 9.2 mi
38828 Blue Springs, MS 3,970 8.4 mi
38650 Myrtle, MS 3,881 8.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Union County

38828 standard
Blue Springs, MS
Pop: 3,970
38650 standard
Myrtle, MS
Pop: 3,881
38610 standard
Blue Mountain, MS
Pop: 3,542
38627 standard
Etta, MS
Pop: 1,120

Related Areas

Union County New Albany, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38652 in? ▼
ZIP code 38652 (New Albany) is located in Union County, Mississippi. Union County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/union-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 38652? ▼
ZIP code 38652 in New Albany, MS has a population of 16,600 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38652? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 38652 is $54,980, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38652? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 38652 is $166,100, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38652? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 38652 is White at 70.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38652? ▼
ZIP code 38652 has 439 business establishments employing approximately 7,490 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38652? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38652 are: Retail trade (95), Health care and social assistance (51), Other services (except public administration) (48). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 38652? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 38652 increased by 13.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 163%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38652? ▼
In ZIP code 38652, 48.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 38652? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38652 is 21.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 38652? ▼
In ZIP code 38652, approximately 71.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38652? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38652 is 14.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.