Zip code 38930: Greenwood, Mississippi

Q: What city is zip code 38930?

38930 is assigned to Greenwood, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 38930 in?

38930 is mostly in Leflore County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 38930?

About 22,700 people live in 38930, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 38930?

The median household income in 38930 is $35,453.

Q: What zip codes are near 38930?

The closest zip codes to 38930 are 38935, 38945, 38917, 38954, 38947.

Residential delivery areaLeflore CountyCentral Time

Population

22,700

Median household income

$35K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$112K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$655/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

36.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

194 sq mi

117 people/sq mi

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

About 38930

38930 is a small-town zip code in Greenwood, Mississippi (Leflore County), covering 194 sq mi of land. About 22,700 people live here, or 117 per square mile. The median resident is 36.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $35,453 a year, about 44% of the national median of $80,734. 31.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $112,300, or 3.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 56% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $655 a month.

21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 20.8 minutes each way, and 3% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; healthcare; and office and administrative support.

How 38930 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate31.1%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MS 18.9%73rd of 398 in MS
Income inequality (Gini)0.541
96th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · MS 0.48235th of 393 in MS
Unemployment rate9.9%
94th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · MS 5.8%77th of 405 in MS
Housing vacancy17.9%
91st
U.S. 10.1% · MS 14.6%158th of 397 in MS
Residents under 1828.1%
91st
U.S. 22% · MS 23.3%65th of 405 in MS
Government workers19.6%
83rd
U.S. 14.5% · MS 18.5%168th of 405 in MS
Uninsured rate12.2%
81st
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MS 11%155th of 403 in MS
Healthcare workers10.9%
70th
U.S. 9.7% · MS 11.1%183rd of 405 in MS
Rent-burdened renters51.7%
54th
U.S. 51.1% · MS 51.3%156th of 377 in MS
Residents 65 and older16.5%
50th
U.S. 17.2% · MS 17.2%251st of 405 in MS
Diversity index45.5
44th
U.S. 61.4 · MS 56.1206th of 405 in MS
Self-employed workers8.5%
39th
U.S. 10% · MS 9.4%205th of 405 in MS
Population22,700
36th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MS 2,946,77934th of 405 in MS
Median age36.1
28th
U.S. 38.9 · MS 38.6293rd of 405 in MS
Homeownership rate56.4%
26th
U.S. 65.2% · MS 70%342nd of 397 in MS
Bachelor's degree or higher21.3%
24th
U.S. 35.7% · MS 25.1%138th of 403 in MS
Average commute20.8 min
16th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · MS 25.6 min323rd of 393 in MS
Population density117/sq mi
15th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MS 63/sq mi90th of 405 in MS
Veterans3%
15th
U.S. 6.2% · MS 6.8%331st of 405 in MS
Foreign-born residents1.5%
9th
U.S. 14.1% · MS 2.4%141st of 405 in MS
Per capita income$24,356
7th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MS $31,549279th of 405 in MS
Tech workers0.5%
6th
U.S. 3.8% · MS 1.4%186th of 405 in MS
Median earnings per worker$32,638
5th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MS $40,605294th of 403 in MS
Median home value$112,300
4th
U.S. $332,700 · MS $169,800202nd of 372 in MS
Work from home3.3%
3rd
U.S. 15.1% · MS 5.9%212th of 405 in MS
Median household income$35,453
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MS $56,447320th of 376 in MS
Median gross rent$655
2nd
U.S. $1,413 · MS $954246th of 319 in MS
Broadband access71%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MS 84.1%308th of 397 in MS

Measure	38930	Leflore	MS	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MS
Poverty rateWeakness	31.1%	31.5%	18.9%	12.5%	96th	73rd of 398
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.541	0.528	0.482	0.483	96th	35th of 393
Unemployment rateWeakness	9.9%	11.6%	5.8%	5.2%	94th	77th of 405
Housing vacancy	17.9%	19.1%	14.6%	10.1%	91st	158th of 397
Residents under 18	28.1%	27.3%	23.3%	22%	91st	65th of 405
Government workers	19.6%	20.9%	18.5%	14.5%	83rd	168th of 405
Uninsured rateWeakness	12.2%	13%	11%	8.4%	81st	155th of 403
Healthcare workers	10.9%	10.7%	11.1%	9.7%	70th	183rd of 405
Rent-burdened renters	51.7%	49.1%	51.3%	51.1%	54th	156th of 377
Residents 65 and older	16.5%	15.1%	17.2%	17.2%	50th	251st of 405
Diversity index	45.5	40.3	56.1	61.4	44th	206th of 405
Self-employed workers	8.5%	7.4%	9.4%	10%	39th	205th of 405
Population	22,700	27,141	2,946,779	334,922,499	36th	34th of 405
Median age	36.1	34.7	38.6	38.9	28th	293rd of 405
Homeownership rate	56.4%	52.4%	70%	65.2%	26th	342nd of 397
Bachelor's degree or higher	21.3%	21.2%	25.1%	35.7%	24th	138th of 403
Average commuteStrength	20.8 min	20.4 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	16th	323rd of 393
Population density	117/sq mi	46/sq mi	63/sq mi	95/sq mi	15th	90th of 405
Veterans	3%	2.5%	6.8%	6.2%	15th	331st of 405
Foreign-born residents	1.5%	1.4%	2.4%	14.1%	9th	141st of 405
Per capita incomeWeakness	$24,356	$22,600	$31,549	$44,673	7th	279th of 405
Tech workers	0.5%	0.4%	1.4%	3.8%	6th	186th of 405
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$32,638	$31,360	$40,605	$49,666	5th	294th of 403
Median home value	$112,300	$101,200	$169,800	$332,700	4th	202nd of 372
Work from home	3.3%	2.9%	5.9%	15.1%	3rd	212th of 405
Median household incomeWeakness	$35,453	$35,277	$56,447	$80,734	2nd	320th of 376
Median gross rent	$655	$689	$954	$1,413	2nd	246th of 319
Broadband accessWeakness	71%	69.3%	84.1%	91%	1st	308th of 397

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

21%

5–17

18–24

13%

25–34

12%

35–44

10%

45–54

12%

55–64

10%

65–74

75+

Median age

36.1

Under 18

28.1%

65 and over

16.5%

Race and ethnicity

White25%
Black69%
Hispanic3%
Asian0.4%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.3%
Multiracial1%

Diversity index

45.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

88.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

98%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.4%

Asian / Pacific

0.3%

Other

0.2%

Households

Households: 8,651
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 63.6%
Married couples: 32.3%
Living alone: 34.5%
Veterans (of adults): 3%
Male / female: 47% / 53%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

36%

$25–50k

26%

$50–75k

11%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

38930

$35,453

Leflore Co.

$35,277

Mississippi

$56,447

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$24,356

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

31.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

9.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.541

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

38930

$112,300

Leflore Co.

$101,200

Mississippi

$169,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

38930

$655

Leflore Co.

$689

Mississippi

$954

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

74%

2–4 units

12%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 10,535
Owner-occupied: 56.4%
Vacant: 17.9%
Median year built: 1973
Median rooms: 5.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 51.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 25.8%
Home value to income: 3.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

84%

Carpooled

Transit

0.1%

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

23%

10–19

43%

20–29

14%

30–44

10%

45–59

60+

Average commute

20.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

9.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

54.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

12%

Healthcare

11%

Office and admin

10%

Sales

10%

Management

10%

Cleaning and personal care

Construction and repair

Transportation and moving

Education

Food service

Legal and social services

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Business and finance

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.7%

Computer and math

0.5%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

17%

Retail

15%

Manufacturing

14%

Education

13%

Construction

Other services

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Agriculture and mining

Professional and technical services

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Information

0.8%

Median earnings per worker

$32,638

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

8.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

19.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

11.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	38930	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$52,263	$74,888
Service	$21,437	$26,804
Sales and office	$30,200	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$28,942	$49,199
Production and transportation	$34,811	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

17%

High school

27%

Some college

24%

Associate's

11%

Bachelor's

13%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 82.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 8.6%
Households with broadband: 71%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 45%
No internet access: 22.2%
Without health insurance: 12.2%
Limited-English households: 0.2%

Geography

City (USPS): Greenwood
State: Mississippi
County: Leflore County
Center point: 33.5277° N, 90.1387° W
Land area: 194 sq mi
Water area: 3.5 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

38930 spans 2 counties

Leflore County62% of land
Carroll County38% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Greenwood6% of zip

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

Zip codes near 38930

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
38935	Greenwood, MS · PO box	2.5 mi	—	—	—
38945	Money, MS · PO box	9.1 mi	—	—	—
38917	Carrollton, MS	9.1 mi	3,225	$60,432	$98,000
38954	Sidon, MS	9.5 mi	777	$38,293	$57,400
38947	North Carrollton, MS	13 mi	42	—	$137,500
38952	Schlater, MS	13 mi	301	$68,958	—
38941	Itta Bena, MS	13 mi	3,767	$38,705	$91,100
38923	Coila, MS	13 mi	1,215	$62,391	$101,800
38950	Philipp, MS	15 mi	717	—	$49,100
38959	Swiftown, MS · PO box	16 mi	—	—	—
38946	Morgan City, MS	16 mi	130	—	$89,400
38940	Holcomb, MS	17 mi	1,994	$64,048	$109,600

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Questions about 38930

What city is zip code 38930?

38930 is assigned to Greenwood, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 38930 in?

38930 is mostly in Leflore County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 38930?

About 22,700 people live in 38930, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 38930 in?

38930 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 38930?

The median household income in 38930 is $35,453.

What zip codes are near 38930?

The closest zip codes to 38930 are 38935, 38945, 38917, 38954, 38947.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 38930, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.