PlainZIP

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
$44,375
Median income
$99,300
Median home value
11.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $27,888. Local economic indicators show a 18.7% poverty rate alongside 5.4% unemployment. Housing costs here run $99,300 for a typical home value (26% below the state average), with rent averaging $638 a month; 68.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. To put 38915 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 5 additional ZIPs in Calhoun County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 + 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 38915?

42.7

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 64.1%
African American 28.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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

$27,888

Per Capita Income

18.7%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

28.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 38915 ranks nationally

Bruce, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$44,375 9th percentile higher than 9% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 42.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,927

Total Housing Units

1,571

Occupied Units

356

Vacant Units

2.14

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.7%
Renter 31.3%

$99,300

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 38915 vs 38913 →

ZIP 38915 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38915 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 38915 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
38913 Banner, MS 396 7.4 mi
38951 Pittsboro, MS 1,316 6.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Calhoun County

38916 standard
Calhoun City, MS
Pop: 5,049
38878 standard
Vardaman, MS
Pop: 2,864
38951 standard
Pittsboro, MS
Pop: 1,316
38914 standard
Big Creek, MS
Pop: 552
38913 standard
Banner, MS
Pop: 396

Related Areas

Calhoun County Bruce, MS Mississippi

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.