ZIP Code 38677
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University · Lafayette County · Mississippi
- Population
- 4,198
- Bachelor's or higher
- 80.0%
- Land area
- 1.9 sq mi
2,183/sq mi
Median age 19.1
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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38677?
19.1
Median Age
44.2%
Male
55.8%
Female
4.4%
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?
$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?
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.
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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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