ZIP Code 38930
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Greenwood · Leflore County · Mississippi
- Population
- 25,297
- Median income
- $35,453
- Median home value
- $112,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 21.3%
- Land area
- 520.5 sq mi
49/sq mi
▼ 54% vs US
higher than 3% of US ZIPs
▼ 60% vs US
higher than 14% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.1
Chicago
ZIP code 38930 in Greenwood, Mississippi has a population of 25,297. The median household income is $35,453, which is 54% below the national average. Median home value is $112,300, 60% below the US average. 21.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 38930 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 520.5 square miles in Greenwood, Leflore County, Mississippi. The area is home to 25,297 residents, producing a population density of 49 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 38930 against Mississippi and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38930 sits at $35,453 (33% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $24,356. The poverty rate stands at 31.1% and the unemployment rate at 9.9%. On housing, the median home value is $112,300 (16% below the state average) with median rent at $655 per month, and 56.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38930 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.1, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Leflore County, so you can benchmark 38930 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 38930
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$24,356
Per Capita Income
31.1%
Poverty Rate
9.9%
Unemployment Rate
20.8 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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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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