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Leland, MS · standard

ZIP Code 38756

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

6,462
14/sq mi
$45,625
Median income
$113,400
Median home value
22.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Leland pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
14th pct
home value, US ZIPs
14
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38756 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 38756 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Leland, Washington County, Mississippi, home to 6,462 residents across 448.8 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 38756 reports a modest median household income of $45,625 (13% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $30,960. 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.9%. On housing, the median home value is $113,400 (16% below the state average) with median rent at $797 per month, and 72.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Washington County, letting you compare 38756 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 38756

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Leland, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38756.

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 38756, Leland, 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

6,462

Population

448.8

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38756?

39.9

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 39.4%
African American 52.8%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

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?

$45,625

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$30,960

Per Capita Income

22.0%

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 38756 ranks nationally

Leland, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$45,625 10th percentile higher than 10% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.0%

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

What does housing look like?

2,966

Total Housing Units

2,547

Occupied Units

419

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.8%
Renter 27.2%

$113,400

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$797

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 143 business establishments in ZIP 38756, employing approximately 1,296 people with a combined annual payroll of $52,399,000.

143

Businesses

1,296

Employees

$52.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 23 16.1%
Construction 19 13.3%
Wholesale trade 18 12.6%
Other services (except public administration) 13 9.1%
Transportation and warehousing 9 6.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 5.6%
Health care and social assistance 8 5.6%
Accommodation and food services 7 4.9%
Finance and insurance 6 4.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 3.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 2.8%
Manufacturing 4 2.8%
Information 3 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.1%

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 38756 vs 38749 →

ZIP 38756 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 38756 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 38756 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 38756 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
38749 Indianola, MS 26 7.1 mi
38722 Arcola, MS 531 9.3 mi
38760 Metcalfe, MS 929 8.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Washington County

38701 standard
Greenville, MS
Pop: 24,187
38703 standard
Greenville, MS
Pop: 14,568
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 Leland, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38756 in? ▼
ZIP code 38756 (Leland) 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 38756? ▼
ZIP code 38756 in Leland, MS has a population of 6,462 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38756? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 38756 is $45,625, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38756? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 38756 is $113,400, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38756? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 38756 is African American at 52.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38756? ▼
ZIP code 38756 has 143 business establishments employing approximately 1,296 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38756? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38756 are: Retail trade (23), Construction (19), Wholesale trade (18). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38756? ▼
In ZIP code 38756, 51.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 38756? ▼
In ZIP code 38756, approximately 72.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38756? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38756 is 22.0% 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.