Rosedale, MS · standard
ZIP Code 38769
Bolivar County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,216
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $20,104
- Median income Below-median income area
- $88,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 9.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rosedale pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- Lowest
- household income, US ZIPs
- 6th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 49%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38769 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 38769 covers 240.9 square miles in Rosedale, Bolivar County, Mississippi (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,216 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38769 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $20,104 (62% below the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $14,489. Economic pressure is pronounced: 52.7% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 18.9%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $88,500 (34% below the average Mississippi ZIP), and median rent is $358; owner occupancy is 48.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bolivar County, so 38769 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 38769
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rosedale, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38769.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 3
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 38769, Rosedale, 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
2,216
Population
240.9
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38769?
31.3
Median Age
45.9%
Male
54.1%
Female
0.0%
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?
$20,104
Median Household Income
-62% vs state ZIP avg
$14,489
Per Capita Income
52.7%
Poverty Rate
18.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 38769 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Rosedale, 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)
$20,104 2nd percentile higher than 2% 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
805housing units
805
Total Housing Units
684
Occupied Units
121
Vacant Units
2.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$88,500
Median Home Value
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$358
Median Rent
1981
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 38769, employing approximately 644 people with a combined annual payroll of $48,815,000.
24
Businesses
644
Employees
$48.8M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 9 | 37.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 16.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 12.5% |
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 38769 vs 38726 →
ZIP 38769 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38769
Rosedale (38769)
2,216 residents
- 38746 616
Gunnison (38746)
616 residents
- 38726 532
Beulah (38726)
532 residents
- 38764 430
Pace (38764)
430 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38769 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 38769 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38726
Beulah (38726)
$31,929 median income
- 38764
Pace (38764)
$26,042 median income
- 38769
Rosedale (38769)
$20,104 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 38769 ranks #3 of 3 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 38769, 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 (2,216 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 38769 in?
ZIP code 38769 (Rosedale) is located in Bolivar County, Mississippi. Bolivar County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bolivar-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 38769?
ZIP code 38769 in Rosedale, MS has a population of 2,216 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38769?
The median household income in ZIP 38769 is $20,104, which is 74% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38769?
The median home value in ZIP 38769 is $88,500, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38769?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38769 is African American at 81.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38769?
ZIP code 38769 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 644 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38769?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38769 are: Retail trade (9), Wholesale trade (4), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38769?
In ZIP code 38769, 40.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.3% 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 38769?
In ZIP code 38769, approximately 48.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 51.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38769?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38769 is 52.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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