PlainZIP

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
$20,104
Median income
$88,500
Median home value
9.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

0th pct
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 Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $14,489. 52.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 18.9%. The typical home here is valued at $88,500 (34% below the state average); renters pay a median of $358 monthly, and 48.7% of units are owner-occupied.

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 -. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Bolivar County, letting you compare 38769 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 38769

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rosedale, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38769.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 38769?

31.3

Median Age

45.9%

Male

54.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 9.2%
African American 81.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%

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?

$20,104

Median Household Income

-62% vs state

$14,489

Per Capita Income

52.7%

Poverty Rate

18.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 38769 ranks nationally

Rosedale, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$20,104 0th percentile higher than 0% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 40.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.3%

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

What does housing look like?

805

Total Housing Units

684

Occupied Units

121

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 48.7%
Renter 51.3%

$88,500

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38769 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 38769 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 38769 ranks #3 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
38726 Beulah, MS 532 8.1 mi
38746 Gunnison, MS 616 8.1 mi
38764 Pace, MS 430 8.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bolivar County

38732 standard
Cleveland, MS
Pop: 17,981
38773 standard
Shaw, MS
Pop: 3,375
38774 standard
Shelby, MS
Pop: 2,522
38762 standard
Mound Bayou, MS
Pop: 2,294
38730 standard
Boyle, MS
Pop: 1,718
38759 standard
Merigold, MS
Pop: 1,194

Related Areas

Bolivar County Rosedale, MS Mississippi

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.