ZIP Code 38652

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New Albany · Union County · Mississippi

Population
16,600

41/sq mi

Median income
$54,980

▼ 28% vs US

higher than 21% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$166,100

▼ 40% vs US

higher than 33% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
21.3%

Median age 38.6

Land area
401.9 sq mi

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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.

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 + 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

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ZIP Type

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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

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)

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

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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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for New Albany, MS

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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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