Bruce, MS · standard
ZIP Code 38915
Calhoun County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,046
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $44,375
- Median income Below-median income area
- $99,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bruce pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 9th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 10th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38915 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 38915 covers 284.9 square miles in Bruce, Calhoun County, Mississippi (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,046 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38915 reports a modest median household income of $44,375 (16% below the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,888. The poverty rate is 18.7%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $99,300 (26% below the average Mississippi ZIP), and median rent is $638; owner occupancy is 68.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Calhoun County, so 38915 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 38915
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bruce, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38915.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 9
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 8
Transportation and warehousing
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 7
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Finance and insurance 6
Finance and insurance
6 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 38915, Bruce, 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
4,046
Population
284.9
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38915?
42.7
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
0.3%
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?
$44,375
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$27,888
Per Capita Income
18.7%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
28.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 38915 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Bruce, 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)
$44,375 35th percentile higher than 35% of 377 Mississippi ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Mississippi ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,927housing units
1,927
Total Housing Units
1,571
Occupied Units
356
Vacant Units
2.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$99,300
Median Home Value
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$638
Median Rent
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 77 business establishments in ZIP 38915, employing approximately 726 people with a combined annual payroll of $32,231,000.
77
Businesses
726
Employees
$32.2M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 23 | 29.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 11.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 10.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 9.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 7.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 7.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 5.2% |
| Construction | 3 | 3.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 3.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 38915 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38915
Bruce (38915)
4,046 residents
- 38951 1,316
Pittsboro (38951)
1,316 residents
- 38913 396
Banner (38913)
396 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38915 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 38915 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38915
Bruce (38915)
$44,375 median income
- 38951
Pittsboro (38951)
$40,568 median income
- 38913
Banner (38913)
$21,387 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 38915 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 38915, 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 (4,046 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 38915 in?
ZIP code 38915 (Bruce) is located in Calhoun County, Mississippi. Calhoun County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/calhoun-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 38915?
ZIP code 38915 in Bruce, MS has a population of 4,046 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38915?
The median household income in ZIP 38915 is $44,375, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38915?
The median home value in ZIP 38915 is $99,300, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38915?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38915 is White at 64.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38915?
ZIP code 38915 has 77 business establishments employing approximately 726 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38915?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38915 are: Retail trade (23), Other services (except public administration) (9), Transportation and warehousing (8). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38915?
In ZIP code 38915, 42.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.9% 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 38915?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38915 is 28.6 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 38915?
In ZIP code 38915, approximately 68.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38915?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38915 is 18.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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