ZIP Code 38859 Demographics

Prentiss County, Mississippi  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 38859 compared to county averages.

Total Population

702

↓ 97.2% vs county

Median HH Income

$87,796

↑ +70.2% vs county

Median Home Value

$88,400

↓ 21.2% vs county

Median Age

36.1 yrs

↑ 5.0% vs county

Unemployment Rate

3.4%

↑ 31.4% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 38859 compares to Prentiss County and Mississippi overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 38859 $88k Prentiss $52k Mississippi $53k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 38859 $88k Prentiss $112k Mississippi $151k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

7.6%

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

Owner Occupancy

97.3%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

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per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 38859 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$88,400
Down Payment (20%)$17,680
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$561P&I: $447 | Tax: $88 | Ins: $26
Rent (Local Median)
$1,500
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $939/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 38859, sorted by distance.

38856 5.7 mi away itawamba county 38838 6.7 mi away tishomingo county 38873 11.6 mi away tishomingo county 38829 12.4 mi away prentiss county 38865 21.6 mi away alcorn county 35650 61.3 mi away lawrence 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 38859 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.