ZIP Code 38915

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Bruce · Calhoun County · Mississippi

Population
4,046

14/sq mi

Median income
$44,375

▼ 42% vs US

higher than 9% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$99,300

▼ 64% vs US

higher than 10% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
11.9%

Median age 42.7

Land area
284.9 sq mi

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ZIP code 38915 in Bruce, Mississippi has a population of 4,046. The median household income is $44,375, which is 42% below the national average. Median home value is $99,300, 64% below the US average. 11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 38915 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 284.9 square miles in Bruce, Calhoun County, Mississippi. The area is home to 4,046 residents, producing a population density of 14 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 38915 against Mississippi and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38915 sits at $44,375 (16% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $27,888. The poverty rate stands at 18.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $99,300 (26% below the state average) with median rent at $638 per month, and 68.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38915 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Calhoun County, so you can benchmark 38915 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 38915

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

4,046

Population

284.9

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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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

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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
38913 Banner, MS 396 7.4 mi
38951 Pittsboro, MS 1,316 6.9 mi

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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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Official Data Resources for Bruce, MS

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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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