ZIP Code 38940

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Holcomb · Grenada County · Mississippi

Population
2,141

6/sq mi

Median income
$64,048

▼ 16% vs US

higher than 37% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$109,600

▼ 61% vs US

higher than 13% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
9.7%

Median age 38.5

Land area
382.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 38940 in Holcomb, Mississippi has a population of 2,141. The median household income is $64,048, which is 16% below the national average. Median home value is $109,600, 61% below the US average. 9.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 38940 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 382.3 square miles in Holcomb, Grenada County, Mississippi. The area is home to 2,141 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 38940 against Mississippi and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38940 sits at $64,048 (22% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $26,398. The poverty rate stands at 19.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $109,600 (19% below the state average) with median rent at $875 per month, and 72.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38940 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Grenada County, so you can benchmark 38940 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 38940, Holcomb, 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

2,141

Population

382.3

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38940?

38.5

Median Age

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 76.2%
African American 6.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

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?

$64,048

Median Household Income

+22% vs state

$26,398

Per Capita Income

19.1%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 43.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,052

Total Housing Units

712

Occupied Units

340

Vacant Units

2.80

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.5%
Renter 27.5%

$109,600

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$875

Median Rent

1994

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 38940, employing approximately 27 people with a combined annual payroll of $785,000.

11

Businesses

27

Employees

$785K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 4 36.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
38920 Cascilla, MS 804 8.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38940 in?
ZIP code 38940 (Holcomb) 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 38940?
ZIP code 38940 in Holcomb, MS has a population of 2,141 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38940?
The median household income in ZIP 38940 is $64,048, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38940?
The median home value in ZIP 38940 is $109,600, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38940?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38940 is White at 76.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38940?
ZIP code 38940 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 27 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38940?
In ZIP code 38940, 43.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.7% 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 38940?
In ZIP code 38940, approximately 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38940?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38940 is 19.1% 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 Holcomb, 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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