Walnut, MS · standard
ZIP Code 38683
Tippah County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,637
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $39,107
- Median income Below-median income area
- $116,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Walnut pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 5th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 15th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38683 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 38683 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Walnut, Tippah County, Mississippi, home to 5,637 residents across 356.8 square miles, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38683 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $39,107 (26% below the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,834. The poverty rate is 21.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $116,100 (14% below the average Mississippi ZIP) and median rent is $547; 75.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Tippah County, so 38683 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 38683
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Walnut, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38683.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 5
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 4
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade 3
Wholesale trade
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 38683, Walnut, 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
5,637
Population
356.8
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38683?
43.3
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
0.5%
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?
$39,107
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$24,834
Per Capita Income
21.1%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
26.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 38683 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Walnut, 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)
$39,107 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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
2,062housing units
2,062
Total Housing Units
1,552
Occupied Units
510
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$116,100
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$547
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 50 business establishments in ZIP 38683, employing approximately 806 people with a combined annual payroll of $43,544,000.
50
Businesses
806
Employees
$43.5M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 14 | 28.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 16.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 10.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 8.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 6.0% |
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 38683 vs 38674 →
ZIP 38683 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38683
Walnut (38683)
5,637 residents
- 38052
Middleton (38052)
3,907 residents
- 38629 1,774
Falkner (38629)
1,774 residents
- 38061 977
Pocahontas (38061)
977 residents
- 38674 898
Tiplersville (38674)
898 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38683 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 38683 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38629
Falkner (38629)
$69,135 median income
- 38674
Tiplersville (38674)
$66,049 median income
- 38052
Middleton (38052)
$50,588 median income
- 38683
Walnut (38683)
$39,107 median income
- 38061
Pocahontas (38061)
$38,047 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 38683 ranks #4 of 5 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 38683, 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 (5,637 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 38683 in?
ZIP code 38683 (Walnut) is located in Tippah County, Mississippi. Tippah County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tippah-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 38683?
ZIP code 38683 in Walnut, MS has a population of 5,637 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38683?
The median household income in ZIP 38683 is $39,107, which is 49% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38683?
The median home value in ZIP 38683 is $116,100, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38683?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38683 is White at 87.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38683?
ZIP code 38683 has 50 business establishments employing approximately 806 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38683?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38683 are: Retail trade (14), Other services (except public administration) (8), Accommodation and food services (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38683?
In ZIP code 38683, 43.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.7% 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 38683?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38683 is 26.3 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 38683?
In ZIP code 38683, approximately 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38683?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38683 is 21.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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