ZIP Code 38843 Demographics

Itawamba County, Mississippi  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 38843 compared to county averages.

Total Population

11,463

↓ 52.0% vs county

Median HH Income

$52,083

↓ 9.0% vs county

Median Home Value

$132,500

↑ +15.9% vs county

Median Age

40.5 yrs

↓ +1.5% vs county

Unemployment Rate

4.4%

↓ +57.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 38843 compares to Itawamba County and Mississippi overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 38843 $52k Itawamba $57k Mississippi $53k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 38843 $133k Itawamba $114k Mississippi $151k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

9.9%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

76.4%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$784

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 38843 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$132,500
Down Payment (20%)$26,500
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$842P&I: $670 | Tax: $133 | Ins: $39
Rent (Local Median)
$784
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $58/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 38843, sorted by distance.

38855 7.6 mi away itawamba county 38857 11.6 mi away lee county 38847 12.6 mi away itawamba county 35552 18.9 mi away lamar county 35544 29.6 mi away lamar county 35563 33.5 mi away marion county

About Itawamba County

Itawamba County is located in Mississippi and has a total population of 23,888. The county's median household income is $57,252 and median home value is $114,300. ZIP code 38843 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Itawamba County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.