Potts Camp, MS · standard
ZIP Code 38659
Marshall County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,841
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $39,593
- Median income Below-median income area
- $85,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Potts Camp pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 5th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 6th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38659 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 38659 covers 292.9 square miles in Potts Camp, Marshall County, Mississippi (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,841 residents on file, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38659 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $39,593 (25% below the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,025. The poverty rate is 31.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $85,800 (36% below the average Mississippi ZIP), and median rent is $894; owner occupancy is 81.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Marshall County, so 38659 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 38659
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Potts Camp, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38659.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
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 38659, Potts Camp, 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
2,841
Population
292.9
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38659?
37.6
Median Age
43.9%
Male
56.1%
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?
$39,593
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$24,025
Per Capita Income
31.5%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 38659 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Potts Camp, 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)
$39,593 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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
1,183housing units
1,183
Total Housing Units
862
Occupied Units
321
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$85,800
Median Home Value
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$894
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 21 business establishments in ZIP 38659, employing approximately 61 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,143,000.
21
Businesses
61
Employees
$2.1M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 6 | 28.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 28.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 14.3% |
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 38659 vs 38633 →
ZIP 38659 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38659
Potts Camp (38659)
2,841 residents
- 38633
Hickory Flat (38633)
2,590 residents
- 38601
Abbeville (38601)
2,371 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38659 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 38659 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38601
Abbeville (38601)
$47,941 median income
- 38659
Potts Camp (38659)
$39,593 median income
- 38633
Hickory Flat (38633)
$33,029 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 38659 ranks #2 of 3 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 38659, 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 (2,841 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 38659 in?
ZIP code 38659 (Potts Camp) 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 38659?
ZIP code 38659 in Potts Camp, MS has a population of 2,841 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38659?
The median household income in ZIP 38659 is $39,593, which is 48% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38659?
The median home value in ZIP 38659 is $85,800, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38659?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38659 is White at 88.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38659?
ZIP code 38659 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 61 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38659?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38659 are: Retail trade (6), Other services (except public administration) (6), Finance and insurance (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38659?
In ZIP code 38659, 38.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.5% 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 38659?
In ZIP code 38659, approximately 81.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38659?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38659 is 31.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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