ZIP Code 38857 Demographics

Lee County, Mississippi  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 38857 compared to county averages.

Total Population

4,536

↓ 94.6% vs county

Median HH Income

$96,379

↑ +49.5% vs county

Median Home Value

$179,100

↑ +3.6% vs county

Median Age

34.6 yrs

↑ 7.5% vs county

Unemployment Rate

12.3%

↓ +122.2% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 38857 compares to Lee County and Mississippi overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 38857 $96k Lee $64k Mississippi $53k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 38857 $179k Lee $173k Mississippi $151k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

22.5%

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

Owner Occupancy

83.4%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$659

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 38857 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$179,100
Down Payment (20%)$35,820
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,137P&I: $906 | Tax: $179 | Ins: $52
Rent (Local Median)
$659
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $478/month compared to buying costs.

How Does 38857 Compare?

Enter another ZIP code to see a side-by-side comparison.

Location & Neighboring Areas

Interactive map showing ZIP code 38857 (blue pin) and surrounding areas (purple pins). Click pins to view details.

Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 38857, sorted by distance.

38855 6.2 mi away itawamba county 38843 11.6 mi away itawamba county 38876 20.3 mi away itawamba county 38847 21.1 mi away itawamba county 35570 34.2 mi away marion county

About Lee County

Lee County is located in Mississippi and has a total population of 83,343. The county's median household income is $64,479 and median home value is $172,900. ZIP code 38857 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Lee 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.