ZIP Code 38901

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Grenada · Grenada County · Mississippi

Population
18,403

30/sq mi

Median income
$48,848

▼ 36% vs US

higher than 13% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$149,700

▼ 46% vs US

higher than 25% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
23.9%

Median age 38.9

Land area
619.6 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 38901 in Grenada, Mississippi has a population of 18,403. The median household income is $48,848, which is 36% below the national average. Median home value is $149,700, 46% below the US average. 23.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 38901 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 619.6 square miles in Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. The area is home to 18,403 residents, producing a population density of 30 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 38901 against Mississippi and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38901 sits at $48,848 (7% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $28,594. The poverty rate stands at 25.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $149,700 (11% above the state average) with median rent at $811 per month, and 64.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38901 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 19 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 38901 sits relative to Mississippi and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 38901

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38901.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 38901, Grenada, 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

18,403

Population

619.6

Area (sq mi)

30

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38901?

38.9

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 47.7%
African American 48.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%
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?

$48,848

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$28,594

Per Capita Income

25.1%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

18.7 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.9%

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

What does housing look like?

8,743

Total Housing Units

7,234

Occupied Units

1,509

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.2%
Renter 35.8%

$149,700

Median Home Value

+11% vs state

$811

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+6.5%

YoY Change (2024)

176

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+76%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 38901 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +76% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.5% 132
2021 +6.6% 140
2022 +16.2% 163
2023 +1.2% 165
2024 +6.5% 176

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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 499 business establishments in ZIP 38901, employing approximately 7,956 people with a combined annual payroll of $355,857,000.

499

Businesses

7,956

Employees

$355.9M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 112 22.4%
Health care and social assistance 60 12.0%
Accommodation and food services 52 10.4%
Finance and insurance 48 9.6%
Other services (except public administration) 45 9.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 29 5.8%
Wholesale trade 23 4.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 22 4.4%
Construction 21 4.2%
Manufacturing 19 3.8%
Transportation and warehousing 19 3.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 3.6%
Information 11 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 0.8%
Utilities 3 0.6%
Educational services 3 0.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38901 in?
ZIP code 38901 (Grenada) is located in Grenada County, Mississippi. Grenada County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/grenada-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 38901?
ZIP code 38901 in Grenada, MS has a population of 18,403 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38901?
The median household income in ZIP 38901 is $48,848, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38901?
The median home value in ZIP 38901 is $149,700, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38901?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38901 is African American at 48.7%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38901?
ZIP code 38901 has 499 business establishments employing approximately 7,956 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38901?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38901 are: Retail trade (112), Health care and social assistance (60), Accommodation and food services (52). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 38901?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 38901 increased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 76%. 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 38901?
In ZIP code 38901, 55.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.9% 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 38901?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38901 is 18.7 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 38901?
In ZIP code 38901, approximately 64.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38901?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38901 is 25.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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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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