ZIP Code 38661

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Red Banks · Marshall County · Mississippi

Population
2,039

25/sq mi

Median income
$69,276

▼ 9% vs US

higher than 45% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$227,300

▼ 18% vs US

higher than 51% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
20.8%

Median age 46.3

Land area
82.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 38661 in Red Banks, Mississippi has a population of 2,039. The median household income is $69,276, which is 9% below the national average. Median home value is $227,300, 18% below the US average. 20.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 38661 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 82.2 square miles in Red Banks, Marshall County, Mississippi. The area is home to 2,039 residents, producing a population density of 25 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 38661 against Mississippi and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38661 sits at $69,276 (32% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $23,013. The poverty rate stands at 20.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $227,300 (69% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 87.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38661 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.3, 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 38661 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 38661

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38661.

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 38661, Red Banks, 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

2,039

Population

82.2

Area (sq mi)

25

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38661?

46.3

Median Age

42.0%

Male

58.0%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 37.2%
African American 60.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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?

$69,276

Median Household Income

+32% vs state

$23,013

Per Capita Income

20.8%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 41.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.8%

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

What does housing look like?

906

Total Housing Units

859

Occupied Units

47

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.5%
Renter 12.5%

$227,300

Median Home Value

+69% vs state

1996

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 38661, employing approximately 166 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,682,000.

25

Businesses

166

Employees

$8.7M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 6 24.0%
Construction 4 16.0%
Manufacturing 3 12.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 12.0%

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 38661 vs 38611 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
38611 Byhalia, MS 17,202 7.0 mi
38635 Holly Springs, MS 15,941 9.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38661 in?
ZIP code 38661 (Red Banks) 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 38661?
ZIP code 38661 in Red Banks, MS has a population of 2,039 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38661?
The median household income in ZIP 38661 is $69,276, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38661?
The median home value in ZIP 38661 is $227,300, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38661?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38661 is African American at 60.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38661?
ZIP code 38661 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 166 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38661?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38661 are: Retail trade (6), Construction (4), Manufacturing (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38661?
In ZIP code 38661, 41.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.8% 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 38661?
In ZIP code 38661, approximately 87.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38661?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38661 is 20.8% 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 Red Banks, 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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