Greenville, MS · standard
ZIP Code 38703
Washington County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,568
- 34/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $44,291
- Median income Below-median income area
- $85,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 9th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 6th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 34
- people per sq mi
- 56%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38703 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 38703 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi, home to 14,568 residents across 427.2 square miles, a density of 34 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38703 reports a modest median household income of $44,291 (16% below the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,719. The poverty rate is 24.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $85,700 (36% below the average Mississippi ZIP), and median rent is $875; owner occupancy is 56.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 38703 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 38703
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Greenville, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38703.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
39 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
36 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
24 establishments
- Construction 11
Construction
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 11
Accommodation and food services
11 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
14,568
Population
427.2
Area (sq mi)
34
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38703?
38.2
Median Age
45.6%
Male
54.4%
Female
0.4%
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?
$44,291
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$22,719
Per Capita Income
24.0%
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
18.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 38703 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Greenville, MS household income vs. every Mississippi ZIP code
Median household income among 377 reporting Mississippi ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$44,291 34th percentile higher than 34% of 377 Mississippi ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Mississippi ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,264housing units
5,264
Total Housing Units
4,280
Occupied Units
984
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$85,700
Median Home Value
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$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 38703 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38703
Greenville (38703)
14,568 residents
- 38760 929
Metcalfe (38760)
929 residents
- 71630 405
Arkansas City (71630)
405 residents
- 38772 182
Scott (38772)
182 residents
- 38702 1
Greenville (38702)
1 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38703 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 38703 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38772
Scott (38772)
$181,375 median income
- 38703 $44,291
Greenville (38703)
$44,291 median income
- 71630 $41,900
Arkansas City (71630)
$41,900 median income
- 38760 $37,679
Metcalfe (38760)
$37,679 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 38703 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 38703, both outside MS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (14,568 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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