Zip code 38652: New Albany, Mississippi

Q: What city is zip code 38652?

38652 is assigned to New Albany, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 38652 in?

38652 is in Union County, Mississippi.

Q: What is the population of 38652?

About 15,789 people live in 38652, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 38652?

The median household income in 38652 is $54,980.

Q: What zip codes are near 38652?

The closest zip codes to 38652 are 38828, 38650, 38841, 38610, 38625.

Residential delivery areaUnion CountyCentral Time

Population

15,789

Median household income

$55K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$166K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$906/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

38.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

154 sq mi

102 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 38652

38652 is a small-town zip code in New Albany, Mississippi (Union County), covering 154 sq mi of land. About 15,789 people live here, or 102 per square mile. The median resident is 38.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $54,980 a year, 32% below the national median of $80,734. 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $166,100, or 3.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 72% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $906 a month.

21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 21.6 minutes each way, and 2% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; production and manufacturing; and transportation and moving goods.

How 38652 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy19%
92nd
U.S. 10.1% · MS 14.6%133rd of 397 in MS
Uninsured rate12%
80th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MS 11%162nd of 403 in MS
Poverty rate14.7%
68th
U.S. 12.5% · MS 18.9%283rd of 398 in MS
Residents under 1823.4%
62nd
U.S. 22% · MS 23.3%198th of 405 in MS
Homeownership rate71.8%
58th
U.S. 65.2% · MS 70%254th of 397 in MS
Veterans6.3%
57th
U.S. 6.2% · MS 6.8%161st of 405 in MS
Government workers14.6%
57th
U.S. 14.5% · MS 18.5%277th of 405 in MS
Residents 65 and older16.5%
50th
U.S. 17.2% · MS 17.2%254th of 405 in MS
Healthcare workers9.5%
50th
U.S. 9.7% · MS 11.1%216th of 405 in MS
Median age38.6
47th
U.S. 38.9 · MS 38.6232nd of 405 in MS
Diversity index46.6
46th
U.S. 61.4 · MS 56.1192nd of 405 in MS
Income inequality (Gini)0.418
35th
U.S. 0.483 · MS 0.482263rd of 393 in MS
Rent-burdened renters46.2%
33rd
U.S. 51.1% · MS 51.3%197th of 377 in MS
Population15,789
24th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MS 2,946,77961st of 405 in MS
Bachelor's degree or higher21.3%
24th
U.S. 35.7% · MS 25.1%139th of 403 in MS
Average commute21.6 min
21st
U.S. 26.4 min · MS 25.6 min308th of 393 in MS
Median earnings per worker$39,522
20th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MS $40,605182nd of 403 in MS
Unemployment rate3.2%
19th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · MS 5.8%276th of 405 in MS
Foreign-born residents2.9%
18th
U.S. 14.1% · MS 2.4%77th of 405 in MS
Self-employed workers6.6%
15th
U.S. 10% · MS 9.4%284th of 405 in MS
Median household income$54,980
14th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MS $56,447152nd of 376 in MS
Per capita income$28,185
14th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MS $31,549181st of 405 in MS
Median gross rent$906
14th
U.S. $1,413 · MS $954106th of 319 in MS
Broadband access85.8%
14th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MS 84.1%111th of 397 in MS
Population density102/sq mi
13th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MS 63/sq mi93rd of 405 in MS
Median home value$166,100
13th
U.S. $332,700 · MS $169,80087th of 372 in MS
Tech workers0.9%
11th
U.S. 3.8% · MS 1.4%143rd of 405 in MS
Work from home1.6%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · MS 5.9%284th of 405 in MS

Measure	38652	Union	MS	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MS
Housing vacancy	19%	19.6%	14.6%	10.1%	92nd	133rd of 397
Uninsured rateWeakness	12%	11.1%	11%	8.4%	80th	162nd of 403
Poverty rate	14.7%	15.1%	18.9%	12.5%	68th	283rd of 398
Residents under 18	23.4%	25%	23.3%	22%	62nd	198th of 405
Homeownership rate	71.8%	74.7%	70%	65.2%	58th	254th of 397
Veterans	6.3%	4.8%	6.8%	6.2%	57th	161st of 405
Government workers	14.6%	13%	18.5%	14.5%	57th	277th of 405
Residents 65 and older	16.5%	16.6%	17.2%	17.2%	50th	254th of 405
Healthcare workers	9.5%	8%	11.1%	9.7%	50th	216th of 405
Median age	38.6	38.3	38.6	38.9	47th	232nd of 405
Diversity index	46.6	39.2	56.1	61.4	46th	192nd of 405
Income inequality (Gini)	0.418	0.450	0.482	0.483	35th	263rd of 393
Rent-burdened renters	46.2%	43.3%	51.3%	51.1%	33rd	197th of 377
Population	15,789	28,122	2,946,779	334,922,499	24th	61st of 405
Bachelor's degree or higher	21.3%	19.1%	25.1%	35.7%	24th	139th of 403
Average commute	21.6 min	23 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	21st	308th of 393
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$39,522	$38,151	$40,605	$49,666	20th	182nd of 403
Unemployment rateStrength	3.2%	4.4%	5.8%	5.2%	19th	276th of 405
Foreign-born residents	2.9%	1.7%	2.4%	14.1%	18th	77th of 405
Self-employed workers	6.6%	10.3%	9.4%	10%	15th	284th of 405
Median household incomeWeakness	$54,980	$55,505	$56,447	$80,734	14th	152nd of 376
Per capita incomeWeakness	$28,185	$28,013	$31,549	$44,673	14th	181st of 405
Median gross rent	$906	$865	$954	$1,413	14th	106th of 319
Broadband accessWeakness	85.8%	83.8%	84.1%	91%	14th	111th of 397
Population density	102/sq mi	68/sq mi	63/sq mi	95/sq mi	13th	93rd of 405
Median home value	$166,100	$163,400	$169,800	$332,700	13th	87th of 372
Tech workers	0.9%	0.5%	1.4%	3.8%	11th	143rd of 405
Work from home	1.6%	1.4%	5.9%	15.1%	1st	284th of 405

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

16%

5–17

11%

18–24

12%

25–34

12%

35–44

12%

45–54

13%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

38.6

Under 18

23.4%

65 and over

16.5%

Race and ethnicity

White71%
Black17%
Hispanic8%
Asian0.5%
Native American0.5%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.9%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

46.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.9%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

77%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

93%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.4%

Other

Households

Households: 5,755
Average household size: 2.7
Family households: 66.7%
Married couples: 45%
Living alone: 26.3%
Veterans (of adults): 6.3%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

17%

$25–50k

27%

$50–75k

21%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

16%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

38652

$54,980

Union Co.

$55,505

Mississippi

$56,447

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$28,185

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

14.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

7.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.418

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

38652

$166,100

Union Co.

$163,400

Mississippi

$169,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

38652

$906

Union Co.

$865

Mississippi

$954

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

77%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

13%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 7,102
Owner-occupied: 71.8%
Vacant: 19%
Median year built: 1983
Median rooms: 5.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 46.2%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 12.4%
Home value to income: 3.0× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

91%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.9%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

14%

10–19

36%

20–29

21%

30–44

19%

45–59

60+

Average commute

21.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

55.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

13%

Production

12%

Transportation and moving

11%

Sales

10%

Healthcare

10%

Management

Food service

Construction and repair

Education

Business and finance

Cleaning and personal care

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Computer and math

0.9%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.1%

Industries

Manufacturing

25%

Retail

15%

Health care and social assistance

11%

Restaurants and hotels

10%

Education

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Other services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Construction

Admin, support and management

Professional and technical services

Agriculture and mining

Wholesale

Information

0.8%

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$39,522

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

6.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

14.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.8%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	38652	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$52,429	$74,888
Service	$19,863	$26,804
Sales and office	$33,323	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$62,120	$49,199
Production and transportation	$36,879	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

18%

High school

28%

Some college

18%

Associate's

14%

Bachelor's

12%

Graduate

10%

High school graduate or higher: 81.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 9.6%
Households with broadband: 85.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 66.7%
No internet access: 9.6%
Without health insurance: 12%
Limited-English households: 1.6%

Geography

City (USPS): New Albany
State: Mississippi
County: Union County
Center point: 34.4861° N, 88.9967° W
Land area: 154 sq mi
Water area: 0.5 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

New Albany12% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 38652

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
38828	Blue Springs, MS	8.7 mi	5,120	$65,025	$158,900
38650	Myrtle, MS	8.9 mi	4,599	$65,000	$184,900
38841	Ecru, MS	9.6 mi	3,963	$54,007	$205,900
38610	Blue Mountain, MS	12 mi	3,121	$51,675	$92,900
38625	Dumas, MS	13 mi	1,261	$43,906	$118,300
38869	Sherman, MS	13 mi	259	$62,955	$137,500
38627	Etta, MS	14 mi	1,145	$62,826	$149,200
38826	Belden, MS	15 mi	5,894	$75,862	$253,700
38871	Thaxton, MS	16 mi	2,337	$63,906	$97,800
38633	Hickory Flat, MS	16 mi	2,212	$33,029	$106,200
38849	Guntown, MS	17 mi	5,792	$76,019	$152,000
38663	Ripley, MS	18 mi	11,319	$52,141	$148,200

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Questions about 38652

What city is zip code 38652?

38652 is assigned to New Albany, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 38652 in?

38652 is in Union County, Mississippi.

What is the population of 38652?

About 15,789 people live in 38652, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 38652 in?

38652 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 38652?

The median household income in 38652 is $54,980.

What zip codes are near 38652?

The closest zip codes to 38652 are 38828, 38650, 38841, 38610, 38625.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 38652, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.