Myrtle, MS · standard
ZIP Code 38650
Union County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,881
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $65,000
- Median income Near-median income area
- $184,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Myrtle pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 38th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 39th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38650 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 38650 covers 202.1 square miles in Myrtle, Union County, Mississippi (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,881 residents on file, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38650 reports a modest median household income of $65,000 (24% above the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,959. The poverty rate is 12.7%, with unemployment at 2.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $184,900 (37% above the average Mississippi ZIP), while 79.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $782.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Union County, so 38650 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 38650
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Myrtle, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38650.
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 3
Transportation and warehousing
3 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 38650, Myrtle, 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
3,881
Population
202.1
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38650?
39.3
Median Age
55.2%
Male
44.8%
Female
0.4%
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?
$65,000
Median Household Income
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$34,959
Per Capita Income
12.7%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
21.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 38650 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Myrtle, 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)
$65,000 Top 23% higher than 77% of 377 Mississippi ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Mississippi ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,884housing units
1,884
Total Housing Units
1,458
Occupied Units
426
Vacant Units
3.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$184,900
Median Home Value
+37% vs state ZIP avg
$782
Median Rent
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 39 business establishments in ZIP 38650, employing approximately 256 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,595,000.
39
Businesses
256
Employees
$9.6M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 9 | 23.1% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 17.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 17.9% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 7.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 7.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 7.7% |
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 38650 vs 38633 →
ZIP 38650 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38652
New Albany (38652)
16,600 residents
- 38650 3,881
Myrtle (38650)
3,881 residents
- 38610 3,542
Blue Mountain (38610)
3,542 residents
- 38633 2,590
Hickory Flat (38633)
2,590 residents
- 38627 1,120
Etta (38627)
1,120 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38650 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 38650 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38650
Myrtle (38650)
$65,000 median income
- 38627
Etta (38627)
$62,826 median income
- 38652
New Albany (38652)
$54,980 median income
- 38610
Blue Mountain (38610)
$51,675 median income
- 38633
Hickory Flat (38633)
$33,029 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 38650 ranks the highest of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 38650, 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 (3,881 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 38650 in?
ZIP code 38650 (Myrtle) is located in Union County, Mississippi. Union County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/union-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 38650?
ZIP code 38650 in Myrtle, MS has a population of 3,881 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38650?
The median household income in ZIP 38650 is $65,000, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38650?
The median home value in ZIP 38650 is $184,900, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38650?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38650 is White at 84.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38650?
ZIP code 38650 has 39 business establishments employing approximately 256 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38650?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38650 are: Construction (9), Retail trade (7), Other services (except public administration) (7). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38650?
In ZIP code 38650, 48.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.0% 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 38650?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38650 is 21.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 38650?
In ZIP code 38650, approximately 79.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38650?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38650 is 12.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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