ZIP Code 38652
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New Albany · Union County · Mississippi
- Population
- 16,600
- Median income
- $54,980
- Median home value
- $166,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 21.3%
- Land area
- 401.9 sq mi
41/sq mi
▼ 28% vs US
higher than 21% of US ZIPs
▼ 40% vs US
higher than 33% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.6
Chicago
ZIP code 38652 in New Albany, Mississippi has a population of 16,600. The median household income is $54,980, which is 28% below the national average. Median home value is $166,100, 40% below the US average. 21.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 38652 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 401.9 square miles in New Albany, Union County, Mississippi. The area is home to 16,600 residents, producing a population density of 41 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 38652 against Mississippi and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38652 sits at $54,980 (5% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $28,185. The poverty rate stands at 14.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $166,100 (24% above the state average) with median rent at $906 per month, and 71.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38652 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 38652
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38652.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
95 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
51 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
48 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
47 establishments
- Finance and insurance 36
Finance and insurance
36 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 38652?
38.6
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
2.9%
Foreign-Born
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
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
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
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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