| ZIP Code | 38703 |
|---|---|
| City | Greenville |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| County | Washington County |
| Area Code | 662 |
| Elevation | 125 ft |
| Latitude | 33.475662 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -91.052834 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 28151 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.4 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.57 |
| Below Poverty | 29.0% ▲ 190% above avg |
| College Grads | 28.1% ▼ 28% below avg |
| Unemployment | 10.9% ▲ 124% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 231 (3.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,815 (43.8%) |
| Some College | 811 (12.6%) |
| Associates | 763 (11.9%) |
| Bachelors | 614 (9.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,190 (18.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $40,641 ▼ 47% below avg ↑ 45% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $77,500 ▼ 72% below avg ↑ 12% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $869/mo ↑ 11% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,155 |
| Vacant Units | 929 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.57 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,155 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 929 |
| Owner Occupied | 53.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 46.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.57 |
ZIP code 38703 is located in Greenville, Mississippi, within Washington County. With a population of 11,243, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.4 years. Economically, 38703 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $40,641 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 38703 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $77,500 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $869 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (53.3%) and renters (46.7%). Median home values have increased by 12% since 2019.
The population of 38703 is primarily Black (79.32%). Residents are moderately educated — 28.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 29.0%. Household income has grown by 45% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 38703 stands at 10.9%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 90%.
Overall, ZIP code 38703 in Greenville, MS is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a middle-aged community. With 11,243 residents, a median household income of $40,641, and a median home value of $77,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Mississippi.