ZIP Code 38848

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Greenwood Springs · Monroe County · Mississippi

Population
848

4/sq mi

Median income
$80,962

▲ 6% vs US

higher than 63% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$234,200

▼ 16% vs US

higher than 53% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
18.4%

Median age 33.1

Land area
192.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 38848 in Greenwood Springs, Mississippi has a population of 848. The median household income is $80,962, which is 6% above the national average. Median home value is $234,200, 16% below the US average. 18.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 38848 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 192.7 square miles in Greenwood Springs, Monroe County, Mississippi. The area is home to 848 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 38848 against Mississippi and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38848 sits at $80,962 (54% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $29,473. The poverty rate stands at 2.9% and the unemployment rate at 1.1%. On housing, the median home value is $234,200 (74% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38848 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Monroe County, so you can benchmark 38848 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 →

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 38848, Greenwood Springs, 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

848

Population

192.7

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38848?

33.1

Median Age

52.6%

Male

47.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 99.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$80,962

Median Household Income

+54% vs state

$29,473

Per Capita Income

2.9%

Poverty Rate

1.1%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 29.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

361

Total Housing Units

322

Occupied Units

39

Vacant Units

3.00

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$234,200

Median Home Value

+74% vs state

1981

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 38848, employing approximately 8 people with a combined annual payroll of $416,000.

4

Businesses

8

Employees

$416K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 38848 vs 38844 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
38844 Gattman, MS 131 7.6 mi
38870 Smithville, MS 3,122 9.0 mi
35586 Sulligent, AL 4,469 9.3 mi
35552 Detroit, AL 1,044 11.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38848 in?
ZIP code 38848 (Greenwood Springs) is located in Monroe County, Mississippi. Monroe County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/monroe-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 38848?
ZIP code 38848 in Greenwood Springs, MS has a population of 848 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38848?
The median household income in ZIP 38848 is $80,962, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38848?
The median home value in ZIP 38848 is $234,200, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38848?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38848 is White at 99.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38848?
ZIP code 38848 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 8 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38848?
In ZIP code 38848, 29.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38848?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38848 is 2.9% 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 Greenwood Springs, 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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