Shaw, MS · standard
ZIP Code 38773
Bolivar County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,375
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $30,661
- Median income Below-median income area
- $110,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Shaw pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 2nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 13th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38773 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 38773 covers 383.5 square miles in Shaw, Bolivar County, Mississippi (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,375 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38773 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $30,661 (42% below the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $20,630. The poverty rate is 32.4%, 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 $110,400 (18% below the average Mississippi ZIP), and median rent is $556; owner occupancy is 73.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bolivar County, so 38773 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 38773
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shaw, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38773.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 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 38773, Shaw, 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
3,375
Population
383.5
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38773?
50.2
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
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?
$30,661
Median Household Income
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$20,630
Per Capita Income
32.4%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 38773 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Shaw, 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)
$30,661 7th percentile higher than 7% 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
1,285housing units
1,285
Total Housing Units
1,052
Occupied Units
233
Vacant Units
2.09
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$110,400
Median Home Value
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$556
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 27 business establishments in ZIP 38773, employing approximately 91 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,826,000.
27
Businesses
91
Employees
$3.8M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 22.2% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 18.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 14.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 14.8% |
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 38773 vs 38730 →
ZIP 38773 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38732
Cleveland (38732)
17,981 residents
- 38773 3,375
Shaw (38773)
3,375 residents
- 38730 1,718
Boyle (38730)
1,718 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38773 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 38773 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38730
Boyle (38730)
$73,938 median income
- 38732
Cleveland (38732)
$44,705 median income
- 38773
Shaw (38773)
$30,661 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 38773 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 38773, 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 (3,375 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 38773 in?
ZIP code 38773 (Shaw) 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 38773?
ZIP code 38773 in Shaw, MS has a population of 3,375 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38773?
The median household income in ZIP 38773 is $30,661, which is 60% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38773?
The median home value in ZIP 38773 is $110,400, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38773?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38773 is African American at 76.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38773?
ZIP code 38773 has 27 business establishments employing approximately 91 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38773?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38773 are: Health care and social assistance (6), Retail trade (5), Transportation and warehousing (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38773?
In ZIP code 38773, 46.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.6% 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 38773?
In ZIP code 38773, approximately 73.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38773?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38773 is 32.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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