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Houston city, MS
ZIP 38851 — 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 Houston city, MS (38851)
Median Income
$42,508
*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)
IRS Net Migration
+300
Wealth inflow
Population
8,797
Unemployment
3.4%
0.3pp below US avg
IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 300 for ZIP 38851 (Houston city, 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 38851 (2020–Present)
Since 2020, population grew 0.5%, median income fell 1.7% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 33.7%.
Economy & Jobs key statistics
| Income & Jobs | |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $42,508 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| Establishments | 199 |
| Employees | 2,602 |