ZIP Code 38677

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University · Lafayette County · Mississippi

Population
4,198

2,183/sq mi

Bachelor's or higher
80.0%

Median age 19.1

Land area
1.9 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 38677 in University, Mississippi has a population of 4,198. 80.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 38677 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.9 square miles in University, Lafayette County, Mississippi. The area is home to 4,198 residents, producing a population density of 2,183 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 38677 against Mississippi and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38677 sits at , while per-capita income is $3,601. The poverty rate stands at and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38677 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 80.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 19.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Lafayette County, so you can benchmark 38677 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 →

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 38677, University, 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

4,198

Population

1.9

Area (sq mi)

2,183

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38677?

19.1

Median Age

44.2%

Male

55.8%

Female

4.4%

Foreign-Born

White 72.7%
African American 15.1%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%

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?

$3,601

Per Capita Income

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 80.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 80.0%

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

What does housing look like?

0

Total Housing Units

0

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 38 business establishments in ZIP 38677, employing approximately 435 people with a combined annual payroll of $33,849,000.

38

Businesses

435

Employees

$33.8M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 25 65.8%
Other services (except public administration) 7 18.4%

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 38677 vs 38655 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
38655 Oxford, MS 36,699 4.2 mi
38673 Taylor, MS 746 6.4 mi
38601 Abbeville, MS 2,371 9.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38677 in?
ZIP code 38677 (University) is located in Lafayette County, Mississippi. Lafayette County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lafayette-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 38677?
ZIP code 38677 in University, MS has a population of 4,198 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38677?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38677 is White at 72.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38677?
ZIP code 38677 has 38 business establishments employing approximately 435 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38677?
In ZIP code 38677, 80.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 80.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

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Official Data Resources for University, 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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