What to know about ZIP 38803
ZIP code 38803 covers ZIP 38803 with a population of about 2,933.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 31.0 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 38803 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle Class
At a glance
Population
2,933
Density
N/A
Median income
$63,781
-15% vs US avg
Home value
$187,800
-46% vs US avg
Median rent
$1,061
-9% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 38803
Income and economy in ZIP 38803
Median household income in ZIP 38803 is about $63,781 — about 15% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 11.2%; unemployment rate near 10.4%; 26.5% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 7.2 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Retail trade; about 3.9% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 11.3 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 38803
Median home value is about $187,800 — about 46% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,061 (about 9% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 62.4% (about 3.0 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 38803, a household would need roughly $52,000 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 $1,206. That sits below the local median household income ($63,781), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.