Zip code 38828: Blue Springs, Mississippi

Q: What city is zip code 38828?

38828 is assigned to Blue Springs, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 38828 in?

38828 is mostly in Union County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 38828?

About 5,120 people live in 38828, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 38828?

The median household income in 38828 is $65,025.

Q: What zip codes are near 38828?

The closest zip codes to 38828 are 38869, 38826, 38652, 38849, 38841.

Residential delivery areaUnion CountyCentral Time

Population

5,120

Median household income

$65K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$159K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$867/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

32.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

93 sq mi

55 people/sq mi

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

About 38828

38828 is a small-town zip code in Blue Springs, Mississippi (Union County), covering 93 sq mi of land. About 5,120 people live here, or 55 per square mile. The median resident is 32.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $65,025 a year, 19% below the national median of $80,734. 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $158,900, or 2.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 82% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $867 a month.

19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28.8 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; construction and repair; and education.

How 38828 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Residents under 1834%
99th
U.S. 22% · MS 23.3%22nd of 405 in MS
Housing vacancy23.2%
95th
U.S. 10.1% · MS 14.6%88th of 397 in MS
Government workers23.8%
93rd
U.S. 14.5% · MS 18.5%102nd of 405 in MS
Poverty rate20.7%
86th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MS 18.9%188th of 398 in MS
Homeownership rate82.2%
83rd
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · MS 70%138th of 397 in MS
Self-employed workers12%
77th
U.S. 10% · MS 9.4%102nd of 405 in MS
Average commute28.8 min
67th
U.S. 26.4 min · MS 25.6 min164th of 393 in MS
Unemployment rate5.5%
61st
U.S. 5.2% · MS 5.8%178th of 405 in MS
Uninsured rate5.2%
35th
U.S. 8.4% · MS 11%367th of 403 in MS
Median household income$65,025
28th
U.S. $80,734 · MS $56,44782nd of 376 in MS
Diversity index28.8
22nd
U.S. 61.4 · MS 56.1304th of 405 in MS
Bachelor's degree or higher18.8%
18th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MS 25.1%189th of 403 in MS
Residents 65 and older11.8%
16th
U.S. 17.2% · MS 17.2%364th of 405 in MS
Median earnings per worker$38,032
16th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MS $40,605208th of 403 in MS
Median home value$158,900
11th
U.S. $332,700 · MS $169,800104th of 372 in MS
Median gross rent$867
11th
U.S. $1,413 · MS $954133rd of 319 in MS
Population5,120
8th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MS 2,946,779154th of 405 in MS
Population density55/sq mi
8th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MS 63/sq mi144th of 405 in MS
Median age32.2
8th
U.S. 38.9 · MS 38.6354th of 405 in MS
Rent-burdened renters33.5%
7th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · MS 51.3%275th of 377 in MS
Income inequality (Gini)0.374
7th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · MS 0.482340th of 393 in MS
Per capita income$21,538
4th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MS $31,549315th of 405 in MS
Broadband access78.3%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MS 84.1%220th of 397 in MS
Veterans1.4%
3rd
U.S. 6.2% · MS 6.8%368th of 405 in MS
Work from home0.1%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · MS 5.9%338th of 405 in MS
Foreign-born residents0.1%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · MS 2.4%280th of 405 in MS
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · MS 1.4%391st of 405 in MS
Healthcare workers2.7%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · MS 11.1%362nd of 405 in MS

Measure	38828	Union	MS	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MS
Residents under 18	34%	25%	23.3%	22%	99th	22nd of 405
Housing vacancy	23.2%	19.6%	14.6%	10.1%	95th	88th of 397
Government workers	23.8%	13%	18.5%	14.5%	93rd	102nd of 405
Poverty rateWeakness	20.7%	15.1%	18.9%	12.5%	86th	188th of 398
Homeownership rateStrength	82.2%	74.7%	70%	65.2%	83rd	138th of 397
Self-employed workers	12%	10.3%	9.4%	10%	77th	102nd of 405
Average commute	28.8 min	23 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	67th	164th of 393
Unemployment rate	5.5%	4.4%	5.8%	5.2%	61st	178th of 405
Uninsured rate	5.2%	11.1%	11%	8.4%	35th	367th of 403
Median household income	$65,025	$55,505	$56,447	$80,734	28th	82nd of 376
Diversity index	28.8	39.2	56.1	61.4	22nd	304th of 405
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	18.8%	19.1%	25.1%	35.7%	18th	189th of 403
Residents 65 and older	11.8%	16.6%	17.2%	17.2%	16th	364th of 405
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$38,032	$38,151	$40,605	$49,666	16th	208th of 403
Median home value	$158,900	$163,400	$169,800	$332,700	11th	104th of 372
Median gross rent	$867	$865	$954	$1,413	11th	133rd of 319
Population	5,120	28,122	2,946,779	334,922,499	8th	154th of 405
Population density	55/sq mi	68/sq mi	63/sq mi	95/sq mi	8th	144th of 405
Median age	32.2	38.3	38.6	38.9	8th	354th of 405
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	33.5%	43.3%	51.3%	51.1%	7th	275th of 377
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.374	0.450	0.482	0.483	7th	340th of 393
Per capita incomeWeakness	$21,538	$28,013	$31,549	$44,673	4th	315th of 405
Broadband accessWeakness	78.3%	83.8%	84.1%	91%	3rd	220th of 397
Veterans	1.4%	4.8%	6.8%	6.2%	3rd	368th of 405
Work from home	0.1%	1.4%	5.9%	15.1%	1st	338th of 405
Foreign-born residents	0.1%	1.7%	2.4%	14.1%	1st	280th of 405
Tech workers	0%	0.5%	1.4%	3.8%	1st	391st of 405
Healthcare workers	2.7%	8%	11.1%	9.7%	1st	362nd 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

27%

5–17

18–24

20%

25–34

11%

35–44

45–54

12%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

32.2

Under 18

34%

65 and over

11.8%

Race and ethnicity

White84%
Black10%
Hispanic0.5%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.3%
Multiracial6%

Diversity index

28.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

86.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

0.1%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,430
Average household size: 3.6
Family households: 80.2%
Married couples: 56.4%
Living alone: 19%
Veterans (of adults): 1.4%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

19%

$25–50k

19%

$50–75k

26%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

17%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

38828

$65,025

Union Co.

$55,505

Mississippi

$56,447

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$21,538

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

20.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

6.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.374

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

38828

$158,900

Union Co.

$163,400

Mississippi

$169,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

38828

$867

Union Co.

$865

Mississippi

$954

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

64%

2–4 units

5–19 units

0.2%

20+ units

0.3%

Mobile home

32%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,863
Owner-occupied: 82.2%
Vacant: 23.2%
Median year built: 1989
Median rooms: 6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 33.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 27.6%
Home value to income: 2.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

93%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

0.1%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

19%

20–29

27%

30–44

36%

45–59

60+

Average commute

28.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.5%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

54.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

23%

Construction and repair

18%

Education

10%

Transportation and moving

Legal and social services

Production

Management

Sales

Police and fire

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Cleaning and personal care

Farming, fishing and forestry

Food service

Engineering and science

0.7%

Business and finance

0.2%

Computer and math

Industries

Manufacturing

20%

Construction

15%

Education

13%

Health care and social assistance

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Retail

Admin, support and management

Agriculture and mining

Professional and technical services

Other services

Wholesale

Restaurants and hotels

Information

0.1%

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$38,032

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

12%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

23.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

8.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	38828	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$46,230	$74,888
Service	$38,373	$26,804
Sales and office	$40,625	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$30,718	$49,199
Production and transportation	$25,833	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

22%

High school

31%

Some college

22%

Associate's

Bachelor's

12%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 77.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 7.1%
Households with broadband: 78.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 51.7%
No internet access: 14.3%
Without health insurance: 5.2%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Blue Springs
State: Mississippi
County: Union County
Center point: 34.4238° N, 88.8649° W
Land area: 93 sq mi
Water area: 0.3 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

38828 spans 3 counties

Union County81% of land
Pontotoc County15% of land
Lee County4% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Blue Springs5% of zip

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

Zip codes near 38828

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
38869	Sherman, MS	4.9 mi	259	$62,955	$137,500
38826	Belden, MS	8.4 mi	5,894	$75,862	$253,700
38652	New Albany, MS	8.7 mi	15,789	$54,980	$166,100
38849	Guntown, MS	9.9 mi	5,792	$76,019	$152,000
38841	Ecru, MS	10 mi	3,963	$54,007	$205,900
38866	Saltillo, MS	11 mi	12,429	$78,791	$221,100
38625	Dumas, MS	13 mi	1,261	$43,906	$118,300
38802	Tupelo, MS · PO box	14 mi	—	—	—
38824	Baldwyn, MS	14 mi	8,244	$48,151	$104,700
38804	Tupelo, MS	15 mi	16,693	$64,420	$219,700
38801	Tupelo, MS	15 mi	29,858	$62,946	$197,100
38863	Pontotoc, MS	17 mi	19,046	$49,528	$156,400

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Questions about 38828

What city is zip code 38828?

38828 is assigned to Blue Springs, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 38828 in?

38828 is mostly in Union County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

What is the population of 38828?

About 5,120 people live in 38828, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 38828 in?

38828 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 38828?

The median household income in 38828 is $65,025.

What zip codes are near 38828?

The closest zip codes to 38828 are 38869, 38826, 38652, 38849, 38841.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 38828, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.