ZIP Code 38663
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Ripley · Tippah County · Mississippi
- Population
- 11,950
- Median income
- $52,141
- Median home value
- $148,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 23.0%
- Land area
- 512.9 sq mi
23/sq mi
▼ 32% vs US
higher than 17% of US ZIPs
▼ 47% vs US
higher than 25% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.4
Chicago
ZIP code 38663 in Ripley, Mississippi has a population of 11,950. The median household income is $52,141, which is 32% below the national average. Median home value is $148,200, 47% below the US average. 23.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 38663 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 512.9 square miles in Ripley, Tippah County, Mississippi. The area is home to 11,950 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 38663 against Mississippi and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38663 sits at $52,141 (1% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $29,966. The poverty rate stands at 22.9% and the unemployment rate at 6.8%. On housing, the median home value is $148,200 (10% above the state average) with median rent at $770 per month, and 74.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38663 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Tippah County, so you can benchmark 38663 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 38663
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38663.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
50 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
41 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
28 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
25 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 19
Professional, scientific, and technical services
19 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 38663, Ripley, 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
11,950
Population
512.9
Area (sq mi)
23
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38663?
42.4
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
2.3%
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?
$52,141
Median Household Income
-1% vs state
$29,966
Per Capita Income
22.9%
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
23.8 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
5,599
Total Housing Units
4,506
Occupied Units
1,093
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$148,200
Median Home Value
+10% vs state
$770
Median Rent
1985
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+6.8%
YoY Change (2023)
184
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+84%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 38663 have increased 6.8% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +84% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +3.2% | 135 |
| 2020 | +4.9% | 141 |
| 2021 | +2.2% | 144 |
| 2022 | +19.2% | 172 |
| 2023 | +6.8% | 184 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 268 business establishments in ZIP 38663, employing approximately 4,516 people with a combined annual payroll of $176,016,000.
268
Businesses
4,516
Employees
$176.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 50 | 18.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 41 | 15.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 28 | 10.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 25 | 9.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 19 | 7.1% |
| Construction | 17 | 6.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 5.6% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 5.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 3.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 3.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 2.6% |
| Utilities | 5 | 1.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 1.5% |
| Information | 3 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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