PlainZIP

Senatobia, MS · standard

ZIP Code 38668

Tate County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

14,462
36/sq mi
$71,827
Median income
$235,200
Median home value
32.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Senatobia pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 50%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 46%
home value, US ZIPs
36
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38668 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 38668 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Senatobia, Tate County, Mississippi, home to 14,462 residents across 404.0 square miles, a density of 36 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 38668 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,827 (37% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $30,174. Poverty here runs at 18.4%, with unemployment measured at 4.2%. Housing costs here run $235,200 for a typical home value (75% above the state average), with rent averaging $960 a month; 70.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.8, and the average commute is 34 minutes. To put 38668 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 2 additional ZIPs in Tate County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 38668

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Senatobia, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38668.

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 38668, Senatobia, 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

14,462

Population

404.0

Area (sq mi)

36

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38668?

33.8

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 57.6%
African American 35.9%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%

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?

$71,827

Median Household Income

+37% vs state

$30,174

Per Capita Income

18.4%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

33.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 38668 ranks nationally

Senatobia, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,827 Top 50% higher than 50% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 58.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.4%

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

What does housing look like?

5,552

Total Housing Units

5,364

Occupied Units

188

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.1%
Renter 29.9%

$235,200

Median Home Value

+75% vs state

$960

Median Rent

1991

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

+3.7%

YoY Change (2024)

206

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+106%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 38668 have increased 3.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +106% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.5% 141
2021 +7.2% 152
2022 +22.4% 186
2023 +7.2% 199
2024 +3.7% 206

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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 273 business establishments in ZIP 38668, employing approximately 3,230 people with a combined annual payroll of $113,470,000.

273

Businesses

3,230

Employees

$113.5M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 60 22.0%
Accommodation and food services 43 15.8%
Other services (except public administration) 37 13.6%
Health care and social assistance 34 12.4%
Finance and insurance 28 10.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 5.5%
Construction 8 2.9%
Manufacturing 7 2.6%
Transportation and warehousing 6 2.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 2.2%
Information 5 1.8%
Utilities 4 1.5%
Wholesale trade 4 1.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 1.5%
Educational services 4 1.5%

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 38668 vs 38618 →

ZIP 38668 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 38668 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 38668 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 38668 ranks the highest 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
38618 Coldwater, MS 12,031 7.0 mi
38619 Como, MS 5,004 7.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Tate County

38618 standard
Coldwater, MS
Pop: 12,031
38665 standard
Sarah, MS
Pop: 2,683

Related Areas

Tate County Senatobia, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38668 in? ▼
ZIP code 38668 (Senatobia) is located in Tate County, Mississippi. Tate County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tate-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 38668? ▼
ZIP code 38668 in Senatobia, MS has a population of 14,462 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38668? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 38668 is $71,827, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38668? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 38668 is $235,200, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38668? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 38668 is White at 57.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38668? ▼
ZIP code 38668 has 273 business establishments employing approximately 3,230 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38668? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38668 are: Retail trade (60), Accommodation and food services (43), Other services (except public administration) (37). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 38668? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 38668 increased by 3.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 106%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38668? ▼
In ZIP code 38668, 58.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 38668? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38668 is 33.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 38668? ▼
In ZIP code 38668, approximately 70.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38668? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38668 is 18.4% 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.