38848 ZIP Code — Greenwood Springs, MS

Monroe County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38848 is located in Greenwood Springs, Mississippi, within Monroe County. It covers approximately 81.14 square miles and serves a population of 939 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38848

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $115,200.

Median household income is $60,417.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks. 22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 38848 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

939

population

81.14

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38848 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38848

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38848. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Greenwood Springs	Acceptable
Greenwood Springs	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38821 Amory (7.3 mi) 38870 Smithville (7.5 mi) 38844 Gattman (8.2 mi) 35552 Detroit (10.3 mi) 35586 Sulligent (13.5 mi) 35544 Beaverton (14.5 mi) 39740 Caledonia (16 mi) 39730 Aberdeen (16.2 mi) 39746 Hamilton (16.6 mi) 38858 Nettleton (17.8 mi) 38876 Tremont (18.1 mi) 35592 Vernon (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	939
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	095

Geography
Land area	81.14 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	33.9647
Longitude	-88.2898
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	50.7%	54.5%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	49.3%	29.1%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	14.5%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

939

Population

People per sq mi

41.1

Median age

$60,417

Median household income

$23,750

Per capita income

$115,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

14.2%

Poverty rate

0.7%

Unemployment

515

Housing units

7.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

100

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	212	22.6%
18 and over	727	77.4%
65 and over	152	16.2%
Median age	41.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.3%

Two or more races 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	932	99.3%
Two or more races	7	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.7%	54.5%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	49.3%	29.1%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	14.5%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	3.4%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 2.9%

$25k–$35k 9.2%

$35k–$50k 25.9%

$50k–$75k 28.0%

$75k–$100k 20.2%

$100k–$150k 9.8%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	2.9%
$25k–$35k	9.2%
$35k–$50k	25.9%
$50k–$75k	28.0%
$75k–$100k	20.2%
$100k–$150k	9.8%
Median income	$60,417

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 29.1%

$50k–$100k 15.3%

$100k–$150k 9.2%

$150k–$200k 18.4%

$200k–$300k 25.4%

$300k–$500k 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$115,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	32.6%
Single-family detached	77.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.9%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	15.7%
2000–2009	10.5%
1990–1999	14.2%
1980–1989	10.5%
1970–1979	12.6%
1960–1969	8.5%
1950–1959	17.5%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	10.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.8%
2 bedrooms	38.4%
3 bedrooms	37.1%
4 bedrooms	13.2%
5+ bedrooms	4.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.8%
1 vehicle	28.0%
2 vehicles	35.7%
3 or more	26.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	73.2%
Propane / LP gas	22.5%
Wood	4.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	253	72.9%
Cohabiting couple	5	1.4%
Male householder, no spouse	27	7.8%
Female householder, no spouse	62	17.9%
Households with children under 18	95	27.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	79	22.8%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.7%	5.7%
Married	69.4%	69.9%
Separated	0.0%	11.7%
Widowed	0.0%	4.1%
Divorced	10.8%	8.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.7%

Some HS, no diploma 3.4%

HS graduate 29.7%

Some college, no degree 28.8%

Associate's degree 21.6%

Bachelor's degree 4.6%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.0%
Bachelor's or higher	7.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	41	23.6%
Elementary school	114	65.5%
High school	19	10.9%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 30.0%

Education & healthcare 20.9%

Transportation & utilities 19.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.1%

Retail trade 6.1%

Professional & management 5.9%

Other services 3.7%

Public administration 2.9%

Construction 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.9%
Service	9.1%
Sales & office	14.7%
Natural resources & construction	8.8%
Production & transportation	35.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.0%
Government	24.6%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.9%
Carpool	3.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.8

Poverty

All people 14.2%

Under 18 years 20.2%

18 and over 12.5%

Married-couple families 10.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.8%
Retirement income	4.9%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.9%
High blood pressure	40.7%
High cholesterol	38.2%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	29.9%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.1%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	27.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.2%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	18.6%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	17.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	58.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	17.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	39	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.0%
Under 18	9.9%
18–64 years	16.7%
65 and over	52.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.6%
Public insurance	35.0%
No insurance	21.8%
Uninsured under 19	22.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	901	96.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	939	100.0%
Born in same state	939	100.0%
Born in different state	816	86.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	176	18.7%
Arab	120	12.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	99	10.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.0%
Internet access	86.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38848

What city is ZIP code 38848 in?

ZIP code 38848 is primarily assigned to Greenwood Springs, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38848 in?

ZIP code 38848 falls within Monroe County, Mississippi.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38848?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38848?

The median home value in ZIP code 38848 is $115,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 38848?

ZIP code 38848 has an estimated population of 939 residents, with a density of 12 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 38848?

The median household income in ZIP code 38848 is $60,417, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 38848 in?

ZIP code 38848 observes the CST timezone.