Rienzi, MS · standard
ZIP Code 38865
Alcorn County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,698
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $55,380
- Median income Below-median income area
- $91,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rienzi pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 7th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38865 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 38865 covers 291.8 square miles in Rienzi, Alcorn County, Mississippi (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,698 residents on file, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38865 reports a modest median household income of $55,380 (5% above the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,589. The poverty rate is 16.8%, with unemployment at 8.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $91,500 (32% below the average Mississippi ZIP), and median rent is $825; owner occupancy is 83.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Alcorn County, so 38865 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 38865
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rienzi, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38865.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 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 38865, Rienzi, 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
4,698
Population
291.8
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38865?
38.5
Median Age
45.5%
Male
54.5%
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?
$55,380
Median Household Income
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$24,589
Per Capita Income
16.8%
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
25.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 38865 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Rienzi, 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)
$55,380 Top 40% higher than 60% 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
2,001housing units
2,001
Total Housing Units
1,797
Occupied Units
204
Vacant Units
2.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$91,500
Median Home Value
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$825
Median Rent
1985
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 32 business establishments in ZIP 38865, employing approximately 280 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,764,000.
32
Businesses
280
Employees
$9.8M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 6 | 18.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 18.8% |
| Construction | 4 | 12.5% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 12.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 9.4% |
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 38865 vs 38834 →
ZIP 38865 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38834
Corinth (38834)
29,133 residents
- 38829
Booneville (38829)
18,707 residents
- 38865 4,698
Rienzi (38865)
4,698 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38865 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 38865 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38865
Rienzi (38865)
$55,380 median income
- 38829
Booneville (38829)
$51,859 median income
- 38834
Corinth (38834)
$50,356 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 38865 ranks the highest 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 38865, 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 (4,698 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 38865 in?
ZIP code 38865 (Rienzi) is located in Alcorn County, Mississippi. Alcorn County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/alcorn-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 38865?
ZIP code 38865 in Rienzi, MS has a population of 4,698 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38865?
The median household income in ZIP 38865 is $55,380, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38865?
The median home value in ZIP 38865 is $91,500, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38865?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38865 is White at 67.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38865?
ZIP code 38865 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 280 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38865?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38865 are: Retail trade (6), Other services (except public administration) (6), Construction (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38865?
In ZIP code 38865, 52.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.5% 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 38865?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38865 is 25.7 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 38865?
In ZIP code 38865, approximately 83.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38865?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38865 is 16.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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