PlainZIP

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
$39,593
Median income
$85,800
Median home value
10.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $24,025. Poverty here runs at 31.5%, with unemployment measured at 4.4%. Housing costs here run $85,800 for a typical home value (36% below the state average), with rent averaging $894 a month; 81.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

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 -. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Marshall County, so you can benchmark 38659 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 38659

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Potts Camp, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38659.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 38659?

37.6

Median Age

43.9%

Male

56.1%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 88.4%
African American 6.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

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

$24,025

Per Capita Income

31.5%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 38659 ranks nationally

Potts Camp, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$39,593 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 38.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,183

Total Housing Units

862

Occupied Units

321

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.7%
Renter 18.3%

$85,800

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38659 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 38659 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
38633 Hickory Flat, MS 2,590 7.2 mi
38601 Abbeville, MS 2,371 11.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Marshall County

38611 standard
Byhalia, MS
Pop: 17,202
38635 standard
Holly Springs, MS
Pop: 15,941
38661 standard
Red Banks, MS
Pop: 2,039
38685 standard
Waterford, MS
Pop: 1,347

Related Areas

Marshall County Potts Camp, MS Mississippi

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.

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