Baldwyn, MS · standard
ZIP Code 38824
Itawamba County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,832
- 22/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $48,151
- Median income Below-median income area
- $104,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Baldwyn pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 12th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 11th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 22
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38824 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 38824 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Baldwyn, Itawamba County, Mississippi, home to 7,832 residents across 354.4 square miles, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38824 reports a modest median household income of $48,151 (8% below the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,783. The poverty rate is 19.7%, with unemployment at 3.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $104,700 (22% below the average Mississippi ZIP), and median rent is $627; owner occupancy is 80.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Itawamba County, so 38824 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 38824
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Baldwyn, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38824.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
32 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 12
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 10
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 10
Health care and social assistance
10 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 38824, Baldwyn, 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
7,832
Population
354.4
Area (sq mi)
22
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38824?
40.4
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
1.7%
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?
$48,151
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$25,783
Per Capita Income
19.7%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
25.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 38824 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Baldwyn, 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)
$48,151 45th percentile higher than 45% 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
3,792housing units
3,792
Total Housing Units
3,250
Occupied Units
542
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$104,700
Median Home Value
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$627
Median Rent
1987
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+1.9%
YoY Change (2023)
199
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+99%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 38824 have increased 1.9% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +99% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +7.0% | 151 |
| 2020 | -0.9% | 150 |
| 2021 | +8.6% | 162 |
| 2022 | +20.4% | 196 |
| 2023 | +1.9% | 199 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 129 business establishments in ZIP 38824, employing approximately 1,331 people with a combined annual payroll of $49,029,000.
129
Businesses
1,331
Employees
$49.0M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 32 | 24.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 18 | 13.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 9.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 7.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 7.8% |
| Construction | 9 | 7.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 7.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 5.4% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 4.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 3.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 3.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 2.3% |
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 38824 vs 38849 →
ZIP 38824 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38829
Booneville (38829)
18,707 residents
- 38824
Baldwyn (38824)
7,832 residents
- 38849 5,702
Guntown (38849)
5,702 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38824 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 38824 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38849
Guntown (38849)
$76,019 median income
- 38829
Booneville (38829)
$51,859 median income
- 38824
Baldwyn (38824)
$48,151 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 38824 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 38824, 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 (7,832 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 38824 in?
ZIP code 38824 (Baldwyn) is located in Itawamba County, Mississippi. Itawamba County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/itawamba-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 38824?
ZIP code 38824 in Baldwyn, MS has a population of 7,832 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38824?
The median household income in ZIP 38824 is $48,151, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38824?
The median home value in ZIP 38824 is $104,700, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38824?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38824 is White at 68.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38824?
ZIP code 38824 has 129 business establishments employing approximately 1,331 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38824?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38824 are: Retail trade (32), Other services (except public administration) (18), Accommodation and food services (12). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 38824?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 38824 increased by 1.9% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 99%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38824?
In ZIP code 38824, 49.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 38824?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38824 is 25.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 38824?
In ZIP code 38824, approximately 80.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38824?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38824 is 19.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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