Grenada, MS · standard
ZIP Code 38901
Grenada County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 18,403
- 30/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $48,848
- Median income Below-median income area
- $149,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 23.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Grenada pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 13th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 25th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 30
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38901 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 38901 (Grenada, MS) rose +6.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 165.0 in 2023 to 175.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 38901 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi, home to 18,403 residents across 619.6 square miles, a density of 30 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38901 reports a modest median household income of $48,848 (7% below the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,594. The poverty rate is 25.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $149,700 (11% above the average Mississippi ZIP) and median rent is $811; 64.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 19 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Mississippi and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 38901.
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 38901
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grenada, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38901.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
112 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
60 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
52 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
48 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
45 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 38901, Grenada, 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
18,403
Population
619.6
Area (sq mi)
30
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38901?
38.9
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
0.9%
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?
$48,848
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$28,594
Per Capita Income
25.1%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
18.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 38901 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Grenada, 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)
$48,848 46th percentile higher than 46% 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
8,743housing units
8,743
Total Housing Units
7,234
Occupied Units
1,509
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$149,700
Median Home Value
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$811
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 38901, 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 (18,403 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 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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