Sardis, MS · standard
ZIP Code 38666
Panola County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,915
- 20/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $36,892
- Median income Below-median income area
- $91,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sardis pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 4th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 7th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 20
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38666 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 38666 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sardis, Panola County, Mississippi, home to 6,915 residents across 352.8 square miles, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38666 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $36,892 (30% below the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,520. The poverty rate is 32.3%, 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 $91,200 (32% below the average Mississippi ZIP), and median rent is $729; owner occupancy is 69.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Panola County, so 38666 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 38666
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sardis, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38666.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Finance and insurance 6
Finance and insurance
6 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 38666, Sardis, 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
6,915
Population
352.8
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38666?
46.2
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
0.0%
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?
$36,892
Median Household Income
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$24,520
Per Capita Income
32.3%
Poverty Rate
8.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 38666 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Sardis, 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)
$36,892 17th percentile higher than 17% 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
2,990housing units
2,990
Total Housing Units
2,469
Occupied Units
521
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$91,200
Median Home Value
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$729
Median Rent
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 94 business establishments in ZIP 38666, employing approximately 926 people with a combined annual payroll of $31,120,000.
94
Businesses
926
Employees
$31.1M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 19 | 20.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 16.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 12.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 11.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 6.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 6.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 5.3% |
| Construction | 4 | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 4.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 3.2% |
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 38666 vs 38606 →
ZIP 38666 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38606
Batesville (38606)
16,127 residents
- 38666
Sardis (38666)
6,915 residents
- 38619 5,004
Como (38619)
5,004 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38666 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 38666 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38606
Batesville (38606)
$54,539 median income
- 38666
Sardis (38666)
$36,892 median income
- 38619
Como (38619)
$35,379 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 38666 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 38666, 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 (6,915 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 38666 in?
ZIP code 38666 (Sardis) is located in Panola County, Mississippi. Panola County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/panola-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 38666?
ZIP code 38666 in Sardis, MS has a population of 6,915 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38666?
The median household income in ZIP 38666 is $36,892, which is 52% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38666?
The median home value in ZIP 38666 is $91,200, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38666?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38666 is African American at 54.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38666?
ZIP code 38666 has 94 business establishments employing approximately 926 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38666?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38666 are: Retail trade (19), Other services (except public administration) (15), Health care and social assistance (12). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38666?
In ZIP code 38666, 48.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.2% 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 38666?
In ZIP code 38666, approximately 69.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38666?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38666 is 32.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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