ZIP Code 38930

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Greenwood · Leflore County · Mississippi

Population
25,297

49/sq mi

Median income
$35,453

▼ 54% vs US

higher than 3% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$112,300

▼ 60% vs US

higher than 14% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
21.3%

Median age 36.1

Land area
520.5 sq mi

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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.

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 + 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

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ZIP Type

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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

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)

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 Code City Population Distance
38945 Greenwood, MS 35 4.0 mi
38954 Sidon, MS 1,514 9.8 mi

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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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Official Data Resources for Greenwood, MS

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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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