What to know about ZIP 38802
ZIP code 38802 covers ZIP 38802 with a population of about 3,644.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 44.1 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the COLUMBUS - TUPELO - WEST POINT media market.
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ZIP Code 38802 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
3,644
Density
N/A
Median income
$40,221
-46% vs US avg
Home value
$144,400
-59% vs US avg
Median rent
$770
-34% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 38802
Income and economy in ZIP 38802
Median household income in ZIP 38802 is about $40,221 — about 46% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 21.9%; unemployment rate near 1.9%; 20.4% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 13.3 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Retail trade, and Healthcare; about 1.2% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 14.0 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 38802
Median home value is about $144,400 — about 59% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $770 (about 34% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 40.9% (about 24.6 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 38802, a household would need roughly $40,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $928. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($40,221). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.