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Shelby city, MS
ZIP 38774 — Economy & Jobs
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
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Income, employment, industries, and economic trends
Income & Economy in Shelby city, MS (38774)
Median Income
$21,689
*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)
IRS Net Migration
+60
Wealth inflow
Population
1,769
Unemployment
30.0%
26.3pp above US avg
IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 60 for ZIP 38774 (Shelby city, MS) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.
Historical Trends in 38774 (2020–Present)
Since 2020, population declined 1.9%, median income fell 32.0% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 2.9%.
Economy & Jobs key statistics
| Income & Jobs | |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $21,689 |
| Unemployment | 30.0% |
| Establishments | 29 |
| Employees | 137 |