The ZIP Code 38655 is associated with the city of Oxford in Mississippi in Lafayette County in the U.S. About 16.1% of residents in ZIP Code 38655 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 32.2 years. It is estimated that about 49.0% of residents in this Mississippi region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $30,473. The median household income is approximately $49,909, and an estimated 9% of the population is living below the poverty line. The current population estimate is 43,536.
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Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 38655, 99.2% is one race, while 0.8% are two or more races. Approximately 2.9% of 38655 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 38655 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (70.8%), followed by Black or African American (24.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70.8% |
| Black or African American | 24.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Some other race | 1.8% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 38655 is $49,909, while the region's mean household income is $76,312. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $30,473. The per capita income in ZIP Code 38655 of $30,473 is approximately 25.05% more than the per capita income in Mississippi overall of $24,369. An estimated 8.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 9.47% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.1% of the population in 38655 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 12.8% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 4.5% of 38655 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 12.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 10.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 17.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 11.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 10.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 5.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 6.2% |
In ZIP Code 38655, 90.6% of the population graduated high school, while 49.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 22.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 16.3% in this Lafayette County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 6.3% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 16.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 17.7% |
| Associate's degree | 7.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 27.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 22.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 38655 are younger than average. The median age of 32.2 years in ZIP Code 38655 is approximately 15.49% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 16.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.2% of the population in 38655 falls in the age group 20 to 24 years, while an estimated 16.1% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.6% of 38655 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.9% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 16.2% |
| 25 to 34 years | 16.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 7.4% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.5% |
| 85 years and over | 1.6% |
In ZIP Code 38655, 94.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.9% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.4% of homes. Lastly, 1.3% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Lafayette County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 94.0% |
| Spanish | 2.4% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.9% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.4% |
| Other languages | 1.3% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 38655, an estimated 22.6% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 20.8% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 1.6% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Lafayette County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 8.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 10.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 22.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 20.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 12.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 11.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 5.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1.6% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 3.0% |
In 38655, 63.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 18.9 minutes. Approximately 36.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 38655 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.6% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.0% of 38655 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.0% |
| Construction | 4.5% |
| Manufacturing | 5.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.3% |
| Retail trade | 9.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.4% |
| Information | 2.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 8.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 36.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 13.6% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.9% |
| Public administration | 4.0% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 38655 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 38655 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 89.7% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 38655 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.22 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 26.7% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 20.79% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 38655 | 10.77¢/kWh | 11.09¢/kWh | 6.67¢/kWh |
| Mississippi | 13.01¢/kWh | 11.94¢/kWh | 6.84¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.63¢/kWh | 13.39¢/kWh | 8.72¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 38655 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.28 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.47 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.16 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.6 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.66 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.91 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.54 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.85 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.05 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.59 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.72 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.79 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 38655, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 38655 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Lafayette County region was improper use of a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 275 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 250 |
| Debt collection | 54 |
| Credit card | 22 |
| Checking or savings account | 15 |
| Other | 30 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Improper use of your report | 265 |
| Incorrect information on your report | 186 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 49 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 34 |
| Written notification about debt | 22 |
| Other | 90 |