Golden, MS · standard
ZIP Code 38847
Itawamba County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,501
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $50,353
- Median income Below-median income area
- $115,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Golden pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 15th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 15th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38847 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 38847 covers 233.4 square miles in Golden, Itawamba County, Mississippi (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,501 residents on file, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38847 reports a modest median household income of $50,353 (4% below the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,233. The poverty rate is 19.0%, with unemployment at 2.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $115,700 (14% below the average Mississippi ZIP) and median rent is $768; 79.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Itawamba County, so 38847 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 38847
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Golden, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38847.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
9 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
7 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
7 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 38847, Golden, 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
3,501
Population
233.4
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38847?
33.7
Median Age
47.4%
Male
52.6%
Female
0.0%
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?
$50,353
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$24,233
Per Capita Income
19.0%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 38847 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Golden, 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)
$50,353 Top 50% higher than 50% 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
1,548housing units
1,548
Total Housing Units
1,399
Occupied Units
149
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$115,700
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$768
Median Rent
1985
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 58 business establishments in ZIP 38847, employing approximately 617 people with a combined annual payroll of $23,356,000.
58
Businesses
617
Employees
$23.4M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 12 | 20.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 17.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 9 | 15.5% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 12.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 12.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 6.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 5.2% |
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 38847 vs 38838 →
ZIP 38847 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38843
Fulton (38843)
11,467 residents
- 35582 4,093
Red Bay (35582)
4,093 residents
- 38847 3,501
Golden (38847)
3,501 residents
- 38827 2,733
Belmont (38827)
2,733 residents
- 38838 1,629
Dennis (38838)
1,629 residents
- 38859 749
New Site (38859)
749 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38847 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 38847 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38827
Belmont (38827)
$59,226 median income
- 38843
Fulton (38843)
$56,028 median income
- 38847
Golden (38847)
$50,353 median income
- 35582
Red Bay (35582)
$48,235 median income
- 38838
Dennis (38838)
$46,528 median income
- 38859
New Site (38859)
$41,389 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 38847 ranks #3 of 6 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 38847, 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 (3,501 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 38847 in?
ZIP code 38847 (Golden) is located in Itawamba County, Mississippi. Itawamba County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/itawamba-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 38847?
ZIP code 38847 in Golden, MS has a population of 3,501 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38847?
The median household income in ZIP 38847 is $50,353, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38847?
The median home value in ZIP 38847 is $115,700, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38847?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38847 is White at 97.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38847?
ZIP code 38847 has 58 business establishments employing approximately 617 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38847?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38847 are: Retail trade (12), Other services (except public administration) (10), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (9). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38847?
In ZIP code 38847, 59.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 38847?
In ZIP code 38847, approximately 79.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38847?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38847 is 19.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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