ZIP Code 38924
standardSource:
Cruger · Carroll County · Mississippi
- Population
- 771
- Median income
- $43,750
- Median home value
- $90,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 25.6%
- Land area
- 265.9 sq mi
3/sq mi
▼ 43% vs US
higher than 8% of US ZIPs
▼ 68% vs US
higher than 7% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.9
Chicago
ZIP code 38924 in Cruger, Mississippi has a population of 771. The median household income is $43,750, which is 43% below the national average. Median home value is $90,000, 68% below the US average. 25.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 38924 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 265.9 square miles in Cruger, Carroll County, Mississippi. The area is home to 771 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 38924 against Mississippi and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38924 sits at $43,750 (17% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $31,565. The poverty rate stands at 14.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $90,000 (33% below the state average) with median rent at $1,081 per month, and 73.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38924 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is —. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Carroll County, so you can benchmark 38924 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 →
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 38924, Cruger, 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
771
Population
265.9
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38924?
38.9
Median Age
43.3%
Male
56.7%
Female
0.1%
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?
$43,750
Median Household Income
-17% vs state
$31,565
Per Capita Income
14.0%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
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?
366
Total Housing Units
314
Occupied Units
52
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$90,000
Median Home Value
-33% vs state
$1,081
Median Rent
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 38924, employing approximately 20 people with a combined annual payroll of $415,000.
8
Businesses
20
Employees
$415K
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 75.0% |
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 38924 vs 38954 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38954 | Sidon, MS | 1,514 | 8.5 mi |
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Official Data Resources for Cruger, 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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