ZIP Code 38769

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Rosedale · Bolivar County · Mississippi

Population
2,216

9/sq mi

Median income
$20,104

▼ 74% vs US

higher than 0% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$88,500

▼ 68% vs US

higher than 6% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
9.3%

Median age 31.3

Land area
240.9 sq mi

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ZIP code 38769 in Rosedale, Mississippi has a population of 2,216. The median household income is $20,104, which is 74% below the national average. Median home value is $88,500, 68% below the US average. 9.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 38769 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 240.9 square miles in Rosedale, Bolivar County, Mississippi. The area is home to 2,216 residents, producing a population density of 9 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 38769 against Mississippi and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38769 sits at $20,104 (62% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $14,489. The poverty rate stands at 52.7% and the unemployment rate at 18.9%. On housing, the median home value is $88,500 (34% below the state average) with median rent at $358 per month, and 48.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38769 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bolivar County, so you can benchmark 38769 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 38769

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,216

Population

240.9

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

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Time Zone

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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

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 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

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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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Official Data Resources for Rosedale, 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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