Booneville, MS · standard
ZIP Code 38829
Prentiss County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 18,707
- 27/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $51,859
- Median income Below-median income area
- $127,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Booneville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 17th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 19th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 27
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38829 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 38829 (Booneville, MS) rose +25.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 190.5 in 2023 to 239.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 38829 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Booneville, Prentiss County, Mississippi, home to 18,707 residents across 695.4 square miles, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38829 reports a modest median household income of $51,859 (1% below the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,885. The poverty rate is 16.2%, with unemployment at 2.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $127,300 (5% below the average Mississippi ZIP) and median rent is $642; 77.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 more in Prentiss County, so 38829 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 38829
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Booneville, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38829.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
68 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
45 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
40 establishments
- Construction
Construction
38 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
38 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 38829, Booneville, 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
18,707
Population
695.4
Area (sq mi)
27
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38829?
37.8
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
0.7%
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?
$51,859
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$29,885
Per Capita Income
16.2%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
23.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 38829 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Booneville, 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)
$51,859 Top 47% higher than 53% 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
7,974housing units
7,974
Total Housing Units
6,983
Occupied Units
991
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$127,300
Median Home Value
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$642
Median Rent
1980
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
+25.4%
YoY Change (2024)
239
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+139%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 38829 have increased 25.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +139% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.1% | 158 |
| 2021 | +5.8% | 167 |
| 2022 | +8.4% | 181 |
| 2023 | +5.0% | 191 |
| 2024 | +25.4% | 239 |
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 390 business establishments in ZIP 38829, employing approximately 4,746 people with a combined annual payroll of $195,237,000.
390
Businesses
4,746
Employees
$195.2M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 68 | 17.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 45 | 11.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 40 | 10.3% |
| Construction | 38 | 9.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 38 | 9.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 31 | 8.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 28 | 7.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 19 | 4.9% |
| Manufacturing | 18 | 4.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 2.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 2.8% |
| Information | 8 | 2.0% |
| Utilities | 7 | 1.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.8% |
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 38829 vs 38865 →
ZIP 38829 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38829
Booneville (38829)
18,707 residents
- 38824
Baldwyn (38824)
7,832 residents
- 38865 4,698
Rienzi (38865)
4,698 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38829 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 38829 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38865
Rienzi (38865)
$55,380 median income
- 38829
Booneville (38829)
$51,859 median income
- 38824
Baldwyn (38824)
$48,151 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 38829 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 38829, 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 (18,707 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 38829 in?
ZIP code 38829 (Booneville) is located in Prentiss County, Mississippi. Prentiss County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/prentiss-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 38829?
ZIP code 38829 in Booneville, MS has a population of 18,707 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38829?
The median household income in ZIP 38829 is $51,859, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38829?
The median home value in ZIP 38829 is $127,300, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38829?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38829 is White at 83.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38829?
ZIP code 38829 has 390 business establishments employing approximately 4,746 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38829?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38829 are: Retail trade (68), Other services (except public administration) (45), Accommodation and food services (40). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 38829?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 38829 increased by 25.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 139%. 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 38829?
In ZIP code 38829, 51.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.4% 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 38829?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38829 is 23.5 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 38829?
In ZIP code 38829, approximately 77.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38829?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38829 is 16.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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