ZIP Code 38829 Demographics

Prentiss County, Mississippi  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 38829 compared to county averages.

Total Population

17,749

↓ 28.8% vs county

Median HH Income

$51,013

↓ 1.1% vs county

Median Home Value

$118,200

↑ +5.3% vs county

Median Age

38.1 yrs

↓ +0.3% vs county

Unemployment Rate

3.7%

↑ 26.4% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 38829 compares to Prentiss County and Mississippi overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 38829 $51k Prentiss $52k Mississippi $53k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 38829 $118k Prentiss $112k Mississippi $151k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

10.9%

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

Owner Occupancy

76.4%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$657

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 38829 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$118,200
Down Payment (20%)$23,640
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$750P&I: $598 | Tax: $118 | Ins: $34
Rent (Local Median)
$657
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $93/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 38829, sorted by distance.

38865 9.8 mi away alcorn county 38859 12.4 mi away prentiss county 38856 13.5 mi away itawamba county 38873 16.0 mi away tishomingo county 38838 17.0 mi away tishomingo county 38827 20.5 mi away tishomingo county 35582 27.3 mi away franklin county

About Prentiss County

Prentiss County is located in Mississippi and has a total population of 24,945. The county's median household income is $51,578 and median home value is $112,200. ZIP code 38829 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Prentiss 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.