38828 ZIP Code — Blue Springs, MS

Union County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38828 is located in Blue Springs, Mississippi, within Union County. It covers approximately 93.37 square miles and serves a population of 4,890 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38828

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $115,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $54,583. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 38828 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,890

population

93.37

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38828 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38828

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38828. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Blue Springs	Acceptable
Blue Springs	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38652 New Albany (7.7 mi) 38652 New Albany (7.7 mi) 38841 Ecru (7.7 mi) 38841 Ecru (7.7 mi) 38849 Guntown (9.1 mi) 38849 Guntown (9.1 mi) 38826 Belden (9.4 mi) 38826 Belden (9.4 mi) 38866 Saltillo (12.6 mi) 38866 Saltillo (12.6 mi) 38625 Dumas (13.5 mi) 38625 Dumas (13.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,890
Population density	52 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	145

Geography
Land area	93.37 sq mi
Water area	0.25 sq mi
Latitude	34.4301
Longitude	-88.8767
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	662

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.8%	53.3%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	32.0%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	8.4%	11.0%	15.3%
Over $200k	3.2%	3.8%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

4,890

Population

People per sq mi

34.2

Median age

$54,583

Median household income

$23,980

Per capita income

$115,100

Median home value

$800

Median monthly rent

74.6%

Home ownership

13.0%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

1,536

Housing units

17.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

164

Under 5

180

202

5–9

220

166

10–14

181

204

15–19

223

108

20–24

118

425

25–34

464

354

35–44

387

166

45–54

181

150

55–59

163

60–64

103

248

65–74

271

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,402	28.7%
18 and over	3,488	71.3%
65 and over	636	13.0%
Median age	34.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.8%

Black or African American 17%

Two or more races 1.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	3,976	80.8%
Black or African American	835	17%
Two or more races	52	1.1%
Hispanic or Latino	33	0.7%
Other race	26	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.8%	53.3%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	32.0%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	8.4%	11.0%	15.3%
Over $200k	3.2%	3.8%	3.4%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 0.4%

$15k–$25k 21.4%

$25k–$35k 9.4%

$35k–$50k 8.8%

$50k–$75k 22.2%

$75k–$100k 9.5%

$100k–$150k 17.8%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k+ 4.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	0.4%
$15k–$25k	21.4%
$25k–$35k	9.4%
$35k–$50k	8.8%
$50k–$75k	22.2%
$75k–$100k	9.5%
$100k–$150k	17.8%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
$200k+	4.6%
Median income	$54,583

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.7%

$50k–$100k 24.8%

$100k–$150k 13.1%

$150k–$200k 18.4%

$200k–$300k 5.8%

$300k–$500k 10.1%

$500k–$1M 0.5%

$1M+ 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$115,100
Median rent / month	$800
Owner occupied	74.6%
Renter occupied	25.4%
Vacant	20.7%
Single-family detached	67.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	28.3%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	14.6%
2000–2009	12.9%
1990–1999	20.3%
1980–1989	21.1%
1970–1979	14.3%
1960–1969	4.0%
1950–1959	6.8%
1940–1949	0.1%
1939 or earlier	5.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	2.0%
2 bedrooms	21.0%
3 bedrooms	53.3%
4 bedrooms	19.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	19.0%
2 vehicles	26.0%
3 or more	52.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	30.6%
Electricity	46.8%
Propane / LP gas	18.1%
Wood	4.2%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	738	48.4%
Cohabiting couple	118	7.7%
Male householder, no spouse	325	21.3%
Female householder, no spouse	343	22.5%
Households with children under 18	612	40.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	453	29.7%
Average household size	3.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.4%	28.2%
Married	48.1%	49.0%
Separated	1.1%	0.4%
Widowed	6.7%	7.0%
Divorced	5.7%	15.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.5%

Some HS, no diploma 16.6%

HS graduate 31.7%

Some college, no degree 15.5%

Associate's degree 9.5%

Bachelor's degree 14.1%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	73.9%
Bachelor's or higher	17.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	80	5.6%
Kindergarten	104	7.3%
Elementary school	557	38.9%
High school	421	29.4%
College / grad school	270	18.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.8%

Manufacturing 19.7%

Professional & management 10.0%

Transportation & utilities 8.6%

Construction 8.4%

Finance & real estate 7.5%

Other services 6.4%

Retail trade 6.0%

Public administration 5.8%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.6%
Service	16.6%
Sales & office	23.0%
Natural resources & construction	15.6%
Production & transportation	18.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.9%
Government	19.8%
Self-employed	8.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	95.8%
Carpool	2.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	0.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.3

Poverty

All people 13.0%

Under 18 years 14.7%

18 and over 12.4%

Married-couple families 2.2%

Female-led households 16.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.3%
Retirement income	20.4%
Supplemental Security	12.8%
Cash public assistance	4.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.1%
High blood pressure	38.6%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	28.5%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	17.2%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	17.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	56.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	15.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	51	1.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.6%
Under 18	5.8%
18–64 years	18.5%
65 and over	31.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.4%
Public insurance	37.3%
No insurance	9.0%
Uninsured under 19	5.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,546	93.0%
Spanish	3	0.1%
Other Indo-European	3	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,857	99.3%
Born in same state	4,857	99.3%
Born in different state	4,157	85.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	33	0.7%
Not a US citizen	2	6.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	805	16.5%
Arab	721	14.7%
French	588	12%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	1	0%
Polish	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.2%
Internet access	85.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38828

What city is ZIP code 38828 in?

ZIP code 38828 is primarily assigned to Blue Springs, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38828 in?

ZIP code 38828 falls within Union County, Mississippi.

Does ZIP code 38828 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 38828 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38828?

The median home value in ZIP code 38828 is $115,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 38828?

ZIP code 38828 has an estimated population of 4,890 residents, with a density of 52 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 38828?

The median household income in ZIP code 38828 is $54,583, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 38828 in?

ZIP code 38828 observes the CST timezone.