PlainZIP

Greenville, MS · standard

ZIP Code 38701

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

24,187
113/sq mi
$40,854
Median income
$127,300
Median home value
24.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Greenville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
19th pct
home value, US ZIPs
113
people per sq mi
58%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38701 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 38701 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi, with 24,187 residents across 214.0 square miles, a density of 113 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 38701 reports a modest median household income of $40,854 (22% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $25,861. 27.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.4%. The typical home here is valued at $127,300 (5% below the state average); renters pay a median of $864 monthly, and 57.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 19 minutes. To put 38701 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Washington County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 38701

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Greenville, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38701.

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 38701, Greenville, 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

24,187

Population

214.0

Area (sq mi)

113

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 38701?

38.5

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 24.7%
African American 73.0%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

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?

$40,854

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$25,861

Per Capita Income

27.8%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

19.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 38701 ranks nationally

Greenville, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$40,854 6th percentile higher than 6% 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

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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 55.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.0%

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

What does housing look like?

10,518

Total Housing Units

8,529

Occupied Units

1,989

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.5%
Renter 42.5%

$127,300

Median Home Value

-5% vs state

$864

Median Rent

1972

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

+3.5%

YoY Change (2024)

158

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+58%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 38701 have increased 3.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +58% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.4% 116
2021 +9.2% 127
2022 +19.7% 152
2023 +0.8% 153
2024 +3.5% 158

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 571 business establishments in ZIP 38701, employing approximately 7,214 people with a combined annual payroll of $270,648,000.

571

Businesses

7,214

Employees

$270.6M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 104 18.2%
Health care and social assistance 79 13.8%
Other services (except public administration) 74 13.0%
Accommodation and food services 54 9.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 52 9.1%
Finance and insurance 43 7.5%
Transportation and warehousing 31 5.4%
Construction 27 4.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 26 4.5%
Wholesale trade 21 3.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 3.0%
Manufacturing 15 2.6%
Information 8 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.1%
Utilities 5 0.9%
Educational services 4 0.7%

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 38701 vs 38723 →

ZIP 38701 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 38701 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 Code City Population Distance
38723 Avon, MS 33 5.6 mi
38760 Metcalfe, MS 929 10.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Washington County

38703 standard
Greenville, MS
Pop: 14,568
38756 standard
Leland, MS
Pop: 6,462
38748 standard
Hollandale, MS
Pop: 3,901
38760 standard
Metcalfe, MS
Pop: 929
38744 standard
Glen Allan, MS
Pop: 682
38722 standard
Arcola, MS
Pop: 531

Related Areas

Washington County Greenville, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38701 in? ▼
ZIP code 38701 (Greenville) is located in Washington County, Mississippi. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 38701? ▼
ZIP code 38701 in Greenville, MS has a population of 24,187 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38701? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 38701 is $40,854, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38701? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 38701 is $127,300, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38701? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 38701 is African American at 73.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38701? ▼
ZIP code 38701 has 571 business establishments employing approximately 7,214 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38701? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38701 are: Retail trade (104), Health care and social assistance (79), Other services (except public administration) (74). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 38701? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 38701 increased by 3.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 58%. 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 38701? ▼
In ZIP code 38701, 55.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.0% 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 38701? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38701 is 19.4 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 38701? ▼
In ZIP code 38701, approximately 57.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38701? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38701 is 27.8% 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.