Charleston city, MS

ZIP 38921 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Charleston city, MS (38921)

Median Income

$42,925

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+171

Wealth inflow

Population

5,010

Unemployment

10.3%

6.6pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 171 for ZIP 38921 (Charleston 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.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

10.3%+178% vs US avg

Self-Employed

0.1%-98% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

22.7%+94% vs US avg

Establishments

933

Employees

~10 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining2.1%
Construction2.2%
Manufacturing27.2%
Wholesale trade0.9%
Retail trade5.1%
Transportation, utilities9.7%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.4%
Professional, scientific, management3.7%
Education, health care, social32.0%
Arts, entertainment, food services1.9%
Other services7.7%
Public administration3.2%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 38921 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 1.0%, median income rose 8.0% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 16.4%.

Median Income

$42,925

-43% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate