Blue Springs, MS · standard
ZIP Code 38828
Union County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,970
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $65,025
- Median income Near-median income area
- $158,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Blue Springs pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 38th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 29th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38828 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 38828 covers 219.3 square miles in Blue Springs, Union County, Mississippi (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,970 residents on file, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38828 reports a modest median household income of $65,025 (24% above the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,538. The poverty rate is 20.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $158,900 (18% above the average Mississippi ZIP), while 82.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $867.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Union County, so 38828 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 38828
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Blue Springs, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38828.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
5 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 38828, Blue Springs, 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
3,970
Population
219.3
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38828?
32.2
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
0.1%
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?
$65,025
Median Household Income
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$21,538
Per Capita Income
20.7%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
28.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 38828 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Blue Springs, 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)
$65,025 Top 22% higher than 78% 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
1,863housing units
1,863
Total Housing Units
1,430
Occupied Units
433
Vacant Units
3.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$158,900
Median Home Value
+18% vs state ZIP avg
$867
Median Rent
1989
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 50 business establishments in ZIP 38828, employing approximately 2,968 people with a combined annual payroll of $191,984,000.
50
Businesses
2,968
Employees
$192.0M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 9 | 18.0% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 12.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 12.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 12.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 10.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 10.0% |
| Construction | 4 | 8.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 6.0% |
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 38828 vs 38869 →
ZIP 38828 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38652
New Albany (38652)
16,600 residents
- 38826 4,703
Belden (38826)
4,703 residents
- 38828 3,970
Blue Springs (38828)
3,970 residents
- 38869 478
Sherman (38869)
478 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38828 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 38828 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38826
Belden (38826)
$75,862 median income
- 38828
Blue Springs (38828)
$65,025 median income
- 38869
Sherman (38869)
$62,955 median income
- 38652
New Albany (38652)
$54,980 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 38828 ranks #2 of 4 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 38828, 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 (3,970 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 38828 in?
ZIP code 38828 (Blue Springs) is located in Union County, Mississippi. Union County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/union-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 38828?
ZIP code 38828 in Blue Springs, MS has a population of 3,970 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38828?
The median household income in ZIP 38828 is $65,025, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38828?
The median home value in ZIP 38828 is $158,900, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38828?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38828 is White at 83.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38828?
ZIP code 38828 has 50 business establishments employing approximately 2,968 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38828?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38828 are: Retail trade (9), Manufacturing (6), Transportation and warehousing (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38828?
In ZIP code 38828, 49.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.8% 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 38828?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38828 is 28.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 38828?
In ZIP code 38828, approximately 82.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38828?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38828 is 20.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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