Greenwood, MS · standard
ZIP Code 38930
Leflore County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 25,297
- 49/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $35,453
- Median income Below-median income area
- $112,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Greenwood pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 3rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 14th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 49
- people per sq mi
- 56%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38930 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 38930 (Greenwood, MS) fell -4.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 154.6 in 2023 to 148.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 38930 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Greenwood, Leflore County, Mississippi, with 25,297 residents across 520.5 square miles, a density of 49 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38930 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $35,453 (33% below the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,356. The poverty rate is 31.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $112,300 (16% below the average Mississippi ZIP), and median rent is $655; owner occupancy is 56.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.1, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Leflore County, so 38930 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 38930
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Greenwood, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38930.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
132 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
68 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
65 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
56 establishments
- Finance and insurance 51
Finance and insurance
51 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 38930, Greenwood, 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
25,297
Population
520.5
Area (sq mi)
49
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38930?
36.1
Median Age
46.7%
Male
53.3%
Female
1.5%
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?
$35,453
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$24,356
Per Capita Income
31.1%
Poverty Rate
9.9%
Unemployment Rate
20.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 38930 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Greenwood, MS household income vs. every Mississippi ZIP code
Median household income among 377 reporting Mississippi ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$35,453 15th percentile higher than 15% of 377 Mississippi ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Mississippi 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
10,535housing units
10,535
Total Housing Units
8,651
Occupied Units
1,884
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$112,300
Median Home Value
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$655
Median Rent
1973
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-4.2%
YoY Change (2024)
148
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+48%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 38930 have decreased 4.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +48% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.6% | 133 |
| 2021 | +3.3% | 137 |
| 2022 | +3.0% | 141 |
| 2023 | +9.5% | 155 |
| 2024 | -4.2% | 148 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 604 business establishments in ZIP 38930, employing approximately 9,523 people with a combined annual payroll of $403,814,000.
604
Businesses
9,523
Employees
$403.8M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 132 | 21.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 68 | 11.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 65 | 10.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 56 | 9.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 51 | 8.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 37 | 6.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 32 | 5.3% |
| Construction | 31 | 5.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 31 | 5.1% |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 3.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 20 | 3.3% |
| Information | 18 | 3.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 2.6% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 0.8% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.7% |
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 38930 vs 38945 →
ZIP 38930 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38930
Greenwood (38930)
25,297 residents
- 38954 1,514
Sidon (38954)
1,514 residents
- 38945 35
Greenwood (38945)
35 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38930 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 38930, both outside MS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (25,297 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 38930 in?
ZIP code 38930 (Greenwood) is located in Leflore County, Mississippi. Leflore County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/leflore-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 38930?
ZIP code 38930 in Greenwood, MS has a population of 25,297 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38930?
The median household income in ZIP 38930 is $35,453, which is 54% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38930?
The median home value in ZIP 38930 is $112,300, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38930?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38930 is African American at 69.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38930?
ZIP code 38930 has 604 business establishments employing approximately 9,523 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38930?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38930 are: Retail trade (132), Health care and social assistance (68), Accommodation and food services (65). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 38930?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 38930 decreased by 4.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 48%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38930?
In ZIP code 38930, 48.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.3% 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 38930?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38930 is 20.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 38930?
In ZIP code 38930, approximately 56.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38930?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38930 is 31.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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