ZIP Code 38703

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Greenville · Washington County · Mississippi

Population
14,568

34/sq mi

Median income
$44,291

▼ 42% vs US

higher than 9% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$85,700

▼ 69% vs US

higher than 6% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
20.6%

Median age 38.2

Land area
427.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 38703 in Greenville, Mississippi has a population of 14,568. The median household income is $44,291, which is 42% below the national average. Median home value is $85,700, 69% below the US average. 20.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 38703 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 427.2 square miles in Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi. The area is home to 14,568 residents, producing a population density of 34 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 38703 against Mississippi and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38703 sits at $44,291 (16% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $22,719. The poverty rate stands at 24.0% and the unemployment rate at 7.5%. On housing, the median home value is $85,700 (36% below the state average) with median rent at $875 per month, and 56.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38703 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 38703 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 38703

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38703.

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 38703, Greenville, 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

14,568

Population

427.2

Area (sq mi)

34

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38703?

38.2

Median Age

45.6%

Male

54.4%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 16.3%
African American 79.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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?

$44,291

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$22,719

Per Capita Income

24.0%

Poverty Rate

7.5%

Unemployment Rate

18.7 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 53.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.6%

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

What does housing look like?

5,264

Total Housing Units

4,280

Occupied Units

984

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.1%
Renter 43.9%

$85,700

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

$875

Median Rent

1970

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 174 business establishments in ZIP 38703, employing approximately 1,853 people with a combined annual payroll of $70,086,000.

174

Businesses

1,853

Employees

$70.1M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 39 22.4%
Retail trade 36 20.7%
Other services (except public administration) 24 13.8%
Construction 11 6.3%
Accommodation and food services 11 6.3%
Manufacturing 9 5.2%
Wholesale trade 9 5.2%
Transportation and warehousing 9 5.2%
Finance and insurance 8 4.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 4.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 1.7%
Educational services 3 1.7%

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 38703 vs 38772 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
38772 Scott, MS 182 5.5 mi
38760 Metcalfe, MS 929 4.3 mi
38702 Greenville, MS 1 7.9 mi
71630 Arkansas City, AR 405 13.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38703 in?
ZIP code 38703 (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 38703?
ZIP code 38703 in Greenville, MS has a population of 14,568 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38703?
The median household income in ZIP 38703 is $44,291, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38703?
The median home value in ZIP 38703 is $85,700, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38703?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38703 is African American at 79.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38703?
ZIP code 38703 has 174 business establishments employing approximately 1,853 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38703?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38703 are: Health care and social assistance (39), Retail trade (36), Other services (except public administration) (24). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38703?
In ZIP code 38703, 53.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.6% 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 38703?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38703 is 18.7 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 38703?
In ZIP code 38703, approximately 56.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38703?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38703 is 24.0% 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 Greenville, 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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