| ZIP Code | 38865 |
|---|---|
| City | Rienzi |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| County | Alcorn County |
| Area Code | 662 |
| Elevation | 440 ft |
| Latitude | 34.788031 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.595406 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 28003 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.03 |
| Below Poverty | 17.4% ▲ 74% above avg |
| College Grads | 23.4% ▼ 40% below avg |
| Unemployment | 8.6% ▲ 75% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 42 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,205 (38.5%) |
| Some College | 612 (19.5%) |
| Associates | 540 (17.2%) |
| Bachelors | 321 (10.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 412 (13.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $47,453 ▼ 38% below avg ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $85,100 ▼ 69% below avg ↑ 6% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $805/mo ↑ 47% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,052 |
| Vacant Units | 279 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.03 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,052 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 279 |
| Owner Occupied | 79.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.03 |
ZIP code 38865 is located in Rienzi, Mississippi, within Alcorn County. With a population of 5,367, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.2 years. Economically, 38865 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $47,453 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 38865 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $85,100 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $805 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 79.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 6% since 2019.
The population of 38865 is majority White (67.73%). Residents are less-educated — 23.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 17.4%. Household income has grown by 8% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 38865 stands at 8.6%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 87%.
Overall, ZIP code 38865 in Rienzi, MS is characterized as working-class, less-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,367 residents, a median household income of $47,453, and a median home value of $85,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Mississippi.