Byhalia, MS · standard
ZIP Code 38611
Marshall County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,202
- 36/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $58,830
- Median income Below-median income area
- $201,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 14.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Byhalia pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 27th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 44th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 36
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38611 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 38611 (Byhalia, MS) rose +5.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 200.9 in 2023 to 212.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 38611 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Byhalia, Marshall County, Mississippi, home to 17,202 residents across 484.6 square miles, a density of 36 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38611 reports a modest median household income of $58,830 (12% above the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,778. The poverty rate is 21.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $201,700 (50% above the average Mississippi ZIP), while 78.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,082.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Marshall County, so 38611 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 38611
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Byhalia, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38611.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
41 establishments
- Construction
Construction
35 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
25 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
20 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
18 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 38611, Byhalia, MS · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
17,202
Population
484.6
Area (sq mi)
36
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38611?
38.3
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
4.2%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$58,830
Median Household Income
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$29,778
Per Capita Income
21.4%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
31.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 38611 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Byhalia, MS household income vs. every Mississippi ZIP code
Median household income among 377 reporting Mississippi ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$58,830 Top 34% higher than 66% of 377 Mississippi ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,379housing units
7,379
Total Housing Units
6,307
Occupied Units
1,072
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$201,700
Median Home Value
+50% vs state ZIP avg
$1,082
Median Rent
1996
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+5.9%
YoY Change (2024)
213
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+113%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 38611 have increased 5.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +113% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.6% | 145 |
| 2021 | +10.7% | 161 |
| 2022 | +17.4% | 189 |
| 2023 | +6.6% | 201 |
| 2024 | +5.9% | 213 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 202 business establishments in ZIP 38611, employing approximately 4,092 people with a combined annual payroll of $260,461,000.
202
Businesses
4,092
Employees
$260.5M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 41 | 20.3% |
| Construction | 35 | 17.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 25 | 12.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 20 | 9.9% |
| Manufacturing | 18 | 8.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 6.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 4.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 4.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 4.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 3.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 2.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 38611 vs 38661 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38661 | Red Banks, MS | 2,039 | 7.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 38611, both outside MS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (17,202 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 38611 in?
ZIP code 38611 (Byhalia) is located in Marshall County, Mississippi. Marshall County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/marshall-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 38611?
ZIP code 38611 in Byhalia, MS has a population of 17,202 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38611?
The median household income in ZIP 38611 is $58,830, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38611?
The median home value in ZIP 38611 is $201,700, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38611?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38611 is White at 60.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38611?
ZIP code 38611 has 202 business establishments employing approximately 4,092 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38611?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38611 are: Retail trade (41), Construction (35), Transportation and warehousing (25). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 38611?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 38611 increased by 5.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 113%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38611?
In ZIP code 38611, 50.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 38611?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38611 is 31.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 38611?
In ZIP code 38611, approximately 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38611?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38611 is 21.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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