PlainZIP

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
$58,830
Median income
$201,700
Median home value
14.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $29,778. 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $201,700 (50% above the state average) with median rent at $1,082 per month, and 78.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 38611, plus 4 more within Marshall County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 38611?

38.3

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

4.2%

Foreign-Born

White 60.3%
African American 25.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%

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

$29,778

Per Capita Income

21.4%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

31.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 38611 ranks nationally

Byhalia, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$58,830 27th percentile higher than 27% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 50.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

7,379

Total Housing Units

6,307

Occupied Units

1,072

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.5%
Renter 21.5%

$201,700

Median Home Value

+50% vs state

$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

More ZIP Codes in Marshall County

38635 standard
Holly Springs, MS
Pop: 15,941
38659 standard
Potts Camp, MS
Pop: 2,841
38661 standard
Red Banks, MS
Pop: 2,039
38685 standard
Waterford, MS
Pop: 1,347

Related Areas

Marshall County Byhalia, MS Mississippi

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.