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Waterford CDP, MS
ZIP 38685 — Economy & Jobs
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working ClassLow Snow Area
Income, employment, industries, and economic trends
Income & Economy in Waterford CDP, MS (38685)
Median Income
$45,972
*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)
IRS Net Migration
+34
Wealth inflow
Population
983
Unemployment
5.0%
1.3pp above US avg
IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 34 for ZIP 38685 (Waterford CDP, MS) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.
Historical Trends in 38685 (2020–Present)
Since 2020, population declined 11.1%, median income fell 28.5% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 100.0%.
Economy & Jobs key statistics
| Income & Jobs | |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $45,972 |
| Unemployment | 5.0% |
| Establishments | 9 |
| Employees | 62 |