ZIP Code 38929

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Gore Springs · Grenada County · Mississippi

Population
1,317

7/sq mi

Median income
$68,202

▼ 11% vs US

higher than 44% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$104,400

▼ 62% vs US

higher than 11% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
8.4%

Median age 44.1

Land area
199.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 38929 in Gore Springs, Mississippi has a population of 1,317. The median household income is $68,202, which is 11% below the national average. Median home value is $104,400, 62% below the US average. 8.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 38929 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 199.5 square miles in Gore Springs, Grenada County, Mississippi. The area is home to 1,317 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 38929 against Mississippi and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38929 sits at $68,202 (30% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $25,135. The poverty rate stands at 25.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $104,400 (22% below the state average) with median rent at $814 per month, and 82.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38929 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Grenada County, so you can benchmark 38929 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 38929, Gore Springs, 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

1,317

Population

199.5

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38929?

44.1

Median Age

39.4%

Male

60.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 61.3%
African American 35.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$68,202

Median Household Income

+30% vs state

$25,135

Per Capita Income

25.0%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.4%

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

What does housing look like?

820

Total Housing Units

715

Occupied Units

105

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.4%
Renter 17.6%

$104,400

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$814

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 11 business establishments in ZIP 38929, employing approximately 51 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,614,000.

11

Businesses

51

Employees

$1.6M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 38929 vs 38914 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
38914 Big Creek, MS 552 9.8 mi
38925 Duck Hill, MS 2,363 9.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38929 in?
ZIP code 38929 (Gore Springs) is located in Grenada County, Mississippi. Grenada County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/grenada-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 38929?
ZIP code 38929 in Gore Springs, MS has a population of 1,317 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38929?
The median household income in ZIP 38929 is $68,202, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38929?
The median home value in ZIP 38929 is $104,400, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38929?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38929 is White at 61.3%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38929?
ZIP code 38929 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 51 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38929?
In ZIP code 38929, 51.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.4% 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 38929?
In ZIP code 38929, approximately 82.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38929?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38929 is 25.0% 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 Gore Springs, 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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