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 Moderate-density area
- $71,827
- Median income Near-median income area
- $235,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 32.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 38668 (Senatobia, MS) rose +3.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 198.9 in 2023 to 206.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,174. The poverty rate is 18.4%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $235,200 (75% above the average Mississippi ZIP), while 70.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $960.
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. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Tate County, so 38668 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 38668
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Senatobia, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38668.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
60 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
43 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
37 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
34 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
28 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 38668?
33.8
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
0.8%
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?
$71,827
Median Household Income
+37% vs state ZIP avg
$30,174
Per Capita Income
18.4%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
33.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 38668 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Senatobia, 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)
$71,827 Top 11% higher than 89% 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
5,552housing units
5,552
Total Housing Units
5,364
Occupied Units
188
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$235,200
Median Home Value
+75% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 38668
Senatobia (38668)
14,462 residents
- 38618
Coldwater (38618)
12,031 residents
- 38619 5,004
Como (38619)
5,004 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38668 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 38668 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38668
Senatobia (38668)
$71,827 median income
- 38618
Coldwater (38618)
$66,244 median income
- 38619
Como (38619)
$35,379 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 38668, 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 (14,462 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 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.
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