ZIP Code 38924

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Cruger · Carroll County · Mississippi

Population
771

3/sq mi

Median income
$43,750

▼ 43% vs US

higher than 8% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$90,000

▼ 68% vs US

higher than 7% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
25.6%

Median age 38.9

Land area
265.9 sq mi

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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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38924?

38.9

Median Age

43.3%

Male

56.7%

Female

0.1%

Foreign-Born

White 15.0%
African American 81.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 74.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.6%

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

Owner 73.2%
Renter 26.8%

$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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
38954 Sidon, MS 1,514 8.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38924 in?
ZIP code 38924 (Cruger) is located in Carroll County, Mississippi. Carroll County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/carroll-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 38924?
ZIP code 38924 in Cruger, MS has a population of 771 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38924?
The median household income in ZIP 38924 is $43,750, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38924?
The median home value in ZIP 38924 is $90,000, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38924?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38924 is African American at 81.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38924?
ZIP code 38924 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 20 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38924?
In ZIP code 38924, 74.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 38924?
In ZIP code 38924, approximately 73.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38924?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38924 is 14.0% 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 Cruger, MS

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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