38652 ZIP Code — New Albany, MS

Union County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38652 is located in New Albany, Mississippi, within Union County. It covers approximately 154.43 square miles and serves a population of 15,071 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38652

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $146,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $54,879. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 38652 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

15,071

population

154.43

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38652 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38652

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38652. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Albany	Acceptable
New Albany	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38828 Blue Springs (7.7 mi) 38828 Blue Springs (7.7 mi) 38650 Myrtle (8.9 mi) 38841 Ecru (10.2 mi) 38610 Blue Mountain (11.8 mi) 38627 Etta (12 mi) 38625 Dumas (13.4 mi) 38871 Thaxton (15.1 mi) 38826 Belden (15.8 mi) 38849 Guntown (15.8 mi) 38633 Hickory Flat (15.9 mi) 38663 Ripley (16.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	15,071
Population density	98 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	145

Geography
Land area	154.43 sq mi
Water area	0.46 sq mi
Latitude	34.4893
Longitude	-88.9908
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	52.8%	53.3%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	32.3%	32.0%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	11.0%	15.3%
Over $200k	2.1%	3.8%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

15,071

Population

People per sq mi

39.6

Median age

$54,879

Median household income

$28,544

Per capita income

$146,600

Median home value

$860

Median monthly rent

70.3%

Home ownership

13.2%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

5,225

Housing units

19.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

446

Under 5

470

555

5–9

584

358

10–14

378

465

15–19

490

557

20–24

587

883

25–34

930

868

35–44

915

938

45–54

989

382

55–59

402

629

60–64

663

633

65–74

668

442

75–84

466

182

85+

191

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,490	23.2%
18 and over	11,581	76.8%
65 and over	2,582	17.1%
Median age	39.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63.5%

Black or African American 18.2%

Hispanic or Latino 8.3%

Other race 7.2%

Two or more races 2.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	10,429	63.5%
Black or African American	2,991	18.2%
Hispanic or Latino	1,356	8.3%
Other race	1,176	7.2%
Two or more races	393	2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	49	0.3%
Asian	33	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.8%	53.3%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	32.3%	32.0%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	11.0%	15.3%
Over $200k	2.1%	3.8%	3.4%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 10.3%

$25k–$35k 12.2%

$35k–$50k 15.1%

$50k–$75k 19.2%

$75k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	10.3%
$25k–$35k	12.2%
$35k–$50k	15.1%
$50k–$75k	19.2%
$75k–$100k	14.4%
$100k–$150k	12.9%
$150k–$200k	5.9%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$54,879

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.0%

$50k–$100k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 24.1%

$150k–$200k 15.8%

$200k–$300k 20.0%

$300k–$500k 10.2%

$500k–$1M 2.2%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$146,600
Median rent / month	$860
Owner occupied	70.3%
Renter occupied	29.7%
Vacant	14.8%
Single-family detached	73.6%
Large apartment buildings	1.6%
Mobile homes	14.3%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	8.4%
2000–2009	13.3%
1990–1999	18.5%
1980–1989	14.0%
1970–1979	16.1%
1960–1969	9.3%
1950–1959	8.4%
1940–1949	4.7%
1939 or earlier	7.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.3%
1 bedroom	3.1%
2 bedrooms	26.7%
3 bedrooms	49.5%
4 bedrooms	13.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.0%
1 vehicle	26.5%
2 vehicles	43.4%
3 or more	24.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	47.4%
Electricity	47.0%
Propane / LP gas	3.4%
Fuel oil	0.5%
Wood	1.4%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,878	48.3%
Cohabiting couple	256	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	959	16.1%
Female householder, no spouse	1,867	31.3%
Households with children under 18	1,809	30.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,809	30.4%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.1%	27.3%
Married	53.6%	45.9%
Separated	1.6%	0.3%
Widowed	2.9%	11.3%
Divorced	11.7%	15.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.8%

Some HS, no diploma 14.2%

HS graduate 28.4%

Some college, no degree 18.3%

Associate's degree 11.5%

Bachelor's degree 13.0%

Graduate / professional 6.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.9%
Bachelor's or higher	19.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	236	6.7%
Kindergarten	171	4.8%
Elementary school	1,495	42.3%
High school	892	25.2%
College / grad school	740	20.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.9%

Education & healthcare 18.9%

Retail trade 16.0%

Public administration 6.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.2%

Finance & real estate 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Professional & management 4.0%

Construction 3.2%

Other services 2.9%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.6%
Service	11.0%
Sales & office	21.7%
Natural resources & construction	6.9%
Production & transportation	27.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.6%
Government	15.9%
Self-employed	4.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.3%
Carpool	7.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.1%
Work from home	1.0%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.7

Poverty

All people 13.2%

Under 18 years 18.1%

18 and over 11.7%

Married-couple families 5.1%

Female-led households 19.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.2%
Retirement income	22.7%
Supplemental Security	6.6%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.0%
High blood pressure	41.2%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	29.5%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.1%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	29.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	19.9%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	20.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	52.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	17.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	643	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.3%
Under 18	4.1%
18–64 years	16.9%
65 and over	43.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.7%
Public insurance	36.5%
No insurance	9.9%
Uninsured under 19	3.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	14,155	93.9%
Spanish	533	3.8%
Other Indo-European	533	3.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	14,357	95.3%
Born in same state	14,236	94.5%
Born in different state	11,500	76.3%
Foreign born	121	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	714	4.7%
Not a US citizen	129	18.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,810	12%
French	1,592	10.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,238	8.2%
Polish	19	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.5%
Internet access	88.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38652

What city is ZIP code 38652 in?

ZIP code 38652 is primarily assigned to New Albany, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38652 in?

ZIP code 38652 falls within Union County, Mississippi.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38652?

The median home value in ZIP code 38652 is $146,600.

Does ZIP code 38652 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 38652 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 38652?

ZIP code 38652 has an estimated population of 15,071 residents, with a density of 98 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 38652?

The median household income in ZIP code 38652 is $54,879, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 38652 in?

ZIP code 38652 observes the CST timezone.