Ecru, MS · standard
ZIP Code 38841
Pontotoc County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,775
- 34/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $54,007
- Median income Below-median income area
- $205,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 10.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ecru pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 20th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 45th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 34
- people per sq mi
- 60%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38841 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 38841 covers 81.1 square miles in Ecru, Pontotoc County, Mississippi (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,775 residents on file, a density of 34 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38841 reports a modest median household income of $54,007 (3% above the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,049. The poverty rate is 11.0%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $205,900 (53% above the average Mississippi ZIP), while 60.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $883.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.3, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Pontotoc County, so 38841 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 38841
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ecru, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38841.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 4
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 38841, Ecru, 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
2,775
Population
81.1
Area (sq mi)
34
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38841?
32.3
Median Age
54.5%
Male
45.5%
Female
7.0%
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?
$54,007
Median Household Income
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$24,049
Per Capita Income
11.0%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
30.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 38841 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Ecru, 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)
$54,007 Top 44% higher than 56% of 377 Mississippi ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,656housing units
1,656
Total Housing Units
1,375
Occupied Units
281
Vacant Units
2.88
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$205,900
Median Home Value
+53% vs state ZIP avg
$883
Median Rent
1999
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 53 business establishments in ZIP 38841, employing approximately 4,846 people with a combined annual payroll of $181,524,000.
53
Businesses
4,846
Employees
$181.5M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 15 | 28.3% |
| Construction | 8 | 15.1% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 11.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 11.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 7.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 5.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 5.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 5.7% |
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 38841 vs 38863 →
ZIP 38841 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38863
Pontotoc (38863)
19,788 residents
- 38652
New Albany (38652)
16,600 residents
- 38841 2,775
Ecru (38841)
2,775 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38841 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 38841 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38652
New Albany (38652)
$54,980 median income
- 38841
Ecru (38841)
$54,007 median income
- 38863
Pontotoc (38863)
$49,528 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 38841 ranks #2 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 38841, 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 (2,775 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 38841 in?
ZIP code 38841 (Ecru) is located in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. Pontotoc County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pontotoc-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 38841?
ZIP code 38841 in Ecru, MS has a population of 2,775 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38841?
The median household income in ZIP 38841 is $54,007, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38841?
The median home value in ZIP 38841 is $205,900, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38841?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38841 is White at 70.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38841?
ZIP code 38841 has 53 business establishments employing approximately 4,846 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38841?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38841 are: Retail trade (15), Construction (8), Manufacturing (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38841?
In ZIP code 38841, 41.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.2% 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 38841?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38841 is 30.3 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 38841?
In ZIP code 38841, approximately 60.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38841?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38841 is 11.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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