38921 ZIP Code – Charleston, Mississippi
ZIP code 38921 is a small ZIP code located in Charleston, Mississippi, within Tallahatchie County with a population of approximately 4,923 residents. The median household income is $39,428 — below the Mississippi average and well below the national average. Median home values of $101,500 are well below the national average, with 64.2% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $631 — well below the national figure. Housing consists of 68% single-family (decreasing).
At 10.3%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. About 28.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 35.8, below the U.S. median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 38962, 38920, 38966.
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ZIP 38921 vs. Mississippi vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 38921 | MS Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,923 | 7,078 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $39k | $48k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $101k | $121k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $631 | $787 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 35.8 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.3% | 6.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 28.3% | 22.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 14.1% | 18.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 38962 – Tippo
- 38920 – Cascilla
- 38966 – Webb
- 38928 – Glendora
- 38927 – Enid
- 38622 – Crowder
- 38957 – Sumner
- 38953 – Scobey
- 38643 – Lambert
- 38961 – Tillatoba
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38962 | TIPPO | Not provided | Not provided |
| 38920 | CASCILLA | 553 | Not provided |
| 38966 | WEBB | 560 | $24,550 |
| 38928 | GLENDORA | 284 | $11,544 |
| 38927 | ENID | 1,290 | $52,920 |