Red Banks, MS · standard
ZIP Code 38661
Marshall County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,039
- 25/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $69,276
- Median income Near-median income area
- $227,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Red Banks pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 45th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 49%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 25
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38661 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 38661 covers 82.2 square miles in Red Banks, Marshall County, Mississippi (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,039 residents on file, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38661 reports a modest median household income of $69,276 (32% above the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,013. The poverty rate is 20.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $227,300 (69% above the average Mississippi ZIP), while 87.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Marshall County, so 38661 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 38661
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Red Banks, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38661.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
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 38661, Red Banks, 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
2,039
Population
82.2
Area (sq mi)
25
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38661?
46.3
Median Age
42.0%
Male
58.0%
Female
1.5%
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?
$69,276
Median Household Income
+32% vs state ZIP avg
$23,013
Per Capita Income
20.8%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 38661 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Red Banks, 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)
$69,276 Top 14% higher than 86% of 377 Mississippi ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
906housing units
906
Total Housing Units
859
Occupied Units
47
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$227,300
Median Home Value
+69% vs state ZIP avg
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 38661 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38611
Byhalia (38611)
17,202 residents
- 38635
Holly Springs (38635)
15,941 residents
- 38661 2,039
Red Banks (38661)
2,039 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38661 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 38661 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38661
Red Banks (38661)
$69,276 median income
- 38611
Byhalia (38611)
$58,830 median income
- 38635
Holly Springs (38635)
$55,625 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 38661 ranks the highest 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 38661, 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 (2,039 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 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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