38655 ZIP Code – Oxford, Mississippi
38655 is a ZIP code serving Oxford, Mississippi in Lafayette County with a population of approximately 45,290 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $59,963, which is above the Mississippi average and below the national figure. The median home value of $251,200 is near the national average, with 60.4% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $1,099, which is near the U.S. average. Housing consists of 71% single-family (increasing), 14% apartments (decreasing), 9% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 1.8%, which is well below the U.S. rate. An estimated 20.0% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. 48.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 32.7, below the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 38677, 38673, 38601.
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ZIP 38655 vs. Mississippi vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 38655 | MS Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 45k | 7,078 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $59k | $48k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $251k | $121k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,099 | $787 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 32.7 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.8% | 6.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 20.0% | 22.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 48.1% | 18.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 38677 – Oxford
- 38673 – Taylor
- 38601 – Abbeville
- 38949 – Paris
- 38913 – Banner
- 38965 – Water Valley
- 38627 – Etta
- 38871 – Thaxton
- 38685 – Waterford
- 38864 – Randolph
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38677 | OXFORD | 4,589 | Not provided |
| 38673 | TAYLOR | 1,142 | $86,677 |
| 38601 | ABBEVILLE | 2,303 | $38,681 |
| 38949 | PARIS | 298 | $61,379 |
| 38913 | BANNER | 493 | Not provided |