ZIP Code 38658

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Pope · Panola County · Mississippi

Population
2,074

23/sq mi

Median income
$78,125

▲ 2% vs US

higher than 59% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$115,900

▼ 58% vs US

higher than 15% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
16.4%

Median age 42.8

Land area
91.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 38658 in Pope, Mississippi has a population of 2,074. The median household income is $78,125, which is 2% above the national average. Median home value is $115,900, 58% below the US average. 16.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 38658 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 91.8 square miles in Pope, Panola County, Mississippi. The area is home to 2,074 residents, producing a population density of 23 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 38658 against Mississippi and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38658 sits at $78,125 (49% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $31,194. The poverty rate stands at 3.9% and the unemployment rate at 8.1%. On housing, the median home value is $115,900 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $980 per month, and 72.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38658 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Panola County, so you can benchmark 38658 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 38658

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38658.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 38658, Pope, MS · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,074

Population

91.8

Area (sq mi)

23

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38658?

42.8

Median Age

42.9%

Male

57.1%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 87.0%
African American 9.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$78,125

Median Household Income

+49% vs state

$31,194

Per Capita Income

3.9%

Poverty Rate

8.1%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 49.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,043

Total Housing Units

853

Occupied Units

190

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.0%
Renter 28.0%

$115,900

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$980

Median Rent

1995

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 38658, employing approximately 80 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,506,000.

18

Businesses

80

Employees

$1.5M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 5 27.8%
Retail trade 3 16.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 16.7%

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 38658 vs 38620 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
38620 Courtland, MS 3,375 2.5 mi
38948 Oakland, MS 2,288 8.3 mi
38606 Batesville, MS 16,127 8.3 mi
38927 Enid, MS 1,186 7.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38658 in?
ZIP code 38658 (Pope) is located in Panola County, Mississippi. Panola County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/panola-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 38658?
ZIP code 38658 in Pope, MS has a population of 2,074 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38658?
The median household income in ZIP 38658 is $78,125, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38658?
The median home value in ZIP 38658 is $115,900, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38658?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38658 is White at 87.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38658?
ZIP code 38658 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 80 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38658?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38658 are: Other services (except public administration) (5), Retail trade (3), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38658?
In ZIP code 38658, 49.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 38658?
In ZIP code 38658, approximately 72.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38658?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38658 is 3.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Pope, MS

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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