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Belden, MS · standard

ZIP Code 38826

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

4,703
58/sq mi
$75,862
Median income
$253,700
Median home value
37.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 44%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
58
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38826 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 38826 covers 80.8 square miles in Belden, Lee County, Mississippi (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,703 residents on file, a density of 58 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 38826 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,862 (44% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $43,630. Poverty here runs at 10.0%, with unemployment measured at 4.8%. Housing costs here run $253,700 for a typical home value (89% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,102 a month; 71.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.9, and the average commute is 21 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 38826, plus 6 more within Lee County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 38826

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Belden, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38826.

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 38826, Belden, 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

4,703

Population

80.8

Area (sq mi)

58

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38826?

34.9

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 66.6%
African American 23.2%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 4.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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?

$75,862

Median Household Income

+44% vs state

$43,630

Per Capita Income

10.0%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

20.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 38826 ranks nationally

Belden, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,862 Top 44% higher than 56% 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 67.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.2%

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

What does housing look like?

2,833

Total Housing Units

2,622

Occupied Units

211

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.5%
Renter 28.5%

$253,700

Median Home Value

+89% vs state

$1,102

Median Rent

1995

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

-0.6%

YoY Change (2024)

182

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+82%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 38826 have decreased 0.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +82% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 140
2021 +4.1% 146
2022 +12.6% 164
2023 +11.9% 183
2024 -0.6% 182

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 103 business establishments in ZIP 38826, employing approximately 1,513 people with a combined annual payroll of $73,191,000.

103

Businesses

1,513

Employees

$73.2M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 16 15.5%
Retail trade 13 12.6%
Health care and social assistance 13 12.6%
Construction 11 10.7%
Wholesale trade 9 8.7%
Finance and insurance 7 6.8%
Other services (except public administration) 7 6.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 5.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 5.8%
Transportation and warehousing 4 3.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 3.9%
Manufacturing 3 2.9%

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 38826 vs 38869 →

ZIP 38826 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 38826 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 38826 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 38826 ranks the highest of 4 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
38869 Sherman, MS 478 3.6 mi
38828 Blue Springs, MS 3,970 8.6 mi
38801 Tupelo, MS 29,871 7.2 mi
38879 Verona, MS 785 11.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lee County

38801 standard
Tupelo, MS
Pop: 29,871
38804 standard
Tupelo, MS
Pop: 17,285
38866 standard
Saltillo, MS
Pop: 11,897
38849 standard
Guntown, MS
Pop: 5,702
38868 standard
Shannon, MS
Pop: 5,481
38857 standard
Mooreville, MS
Pop: 3,252

Related Areas

Lee County Belden, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38826 in? ▼
ZIP code 38826 (Belden) is located in Lee County, Mississippi. Lee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lee-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 38826? ▼
ZIP code 38826 in Belden, MS has a population of 4,703 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38826? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 38826 is $75,862, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38826? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 38826 is $253,700, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38826? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 38826 is White at 66.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38826? ▼
ZIP code 38826 has 103 business establishments employing approximately 1,513 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38826? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38826 are: Accommodation and food services (16), Retail trade (13), Health care and social assistance (13). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 38826? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 38826 decreased by 0.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 82%. 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 38826? ▼
In ZIP code 38826, 67.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.2% 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 38826? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38826 is 20.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 38826? ▼
In ZIP code 38826, approximately 71.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38826? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38826 is 10.0% 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.