PlainZIP

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
$35,453
Median income
$112,300
Median home value
21.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

3th 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.

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 Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $24,356. Local economic indicators show a 31.1% poverty rate alongside 9.9% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $112,300 (16% below the state average); renters pay a median of $655 monthly, and 56.4% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Leflore County, letting you compare 38930 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 + 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 38930?

36.1

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 25.4%
African American 69.3%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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?

$35,453

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$24,356

Per Capita Income

31.1%

Poverty Rate

9.9%

Unemployment Rate

20.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 38930 ranks nationally

Greenwood, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$35,453 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 48.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.3%

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

What does housing look like?

10,535

Total Housing Units

8,651

Occupied Units

1,884

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.4%
Renter 43.6%

$112,300

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38930 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
38945 Greenwood, MS 35 4.0 mi
38954 Sidon, MS 1,514 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Leflore County

38941 standard
Itta Bena, MS
Pop: 5,282
38954 standard
Sidon, MS
Pop: 1,514
38952 standard
Schlater, MS
Pop: 611
38944 standard
Minter City, MS
Pop: 504
38946 standard
Morgan City, MS
Pop: 362
38958 standard
Swan Lake, MS
Pop: 38

Related Areas

Leflore County Greenwood, MS Mississippi

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.