Iuka, MS · standard
ZIP Code 38852
Tishomingo County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,449
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $52,942
- Median income Below-median income area
- $150,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Iuka pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 18th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 25th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38852 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 38852 (Iuka, MS) rose +12.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 191.7 in 2023 to 214.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 38852 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Iuka, Tishomingo County, Mississippi, home to 9,449 residents across 519.2 square miles, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38852 reports a modest median household income of $52,942 (1% above the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,123. The poverty rate is 18.5%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $150,400 (12% above the average Mississippi ZIP) and median rent is $635; 80.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.7, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Tishomingo County, so 38852 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 38852
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Iuka, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38852.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
32 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
21 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
20 establishments
- Construction
Construction
17 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 38852, Iuka, 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
9,449
Population
519.2
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38852?
48.7
Median Age
52.7%
Male
47.3%
Female
0.2%
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?
$52,942
Median Household Income
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$34,123
Per Capita Income
18.5%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
20.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 38852 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Iuka, 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)
$52,942 Top 45% higher than 55% 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
5,244housing units
5,244
Total Housing Units
4,409
Occupied Units
835
Vacant Units
1.92
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$150,400
Median Home Value
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$635
Median Rent
1982
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
+12.0%
YoY Change (2024)
215
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+115%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 38852 have increased 12.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +115% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.0% | 151 |
| 2021 | +8.7% | 164 |
| 2022 | +14.3% | 188 |
| 2023 | +2.2% | 192 |
| 2024 | +12.0% | 215 |
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 203 business establishments in ZIP 38852, employing approximately 2,650 people with a combined annual payroll of $113,962,000.
203
Businesses
2,650
Employees
$114.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 32 | 15.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 21 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 21 | 10.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 20 | 9.8% |
| Construction | 17 | 8.4% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 7.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 6.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 4.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 4.4% |
| Information | 8 | 3.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 3.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 6 | 3.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 3.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 2.5% |
| Utilities | 3 | 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 38852 vs 38833 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38833 | Burnsville, MS | 2,370 | 7.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 38852, 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 (9,449 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 38852 in?
ZIP code 38852 (Iuka) is located in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. Tishomingo County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tishomingo-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 38852?
ZIP code 38852 in Iuka, MS has a population of 9,449 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38852?
The median household income in ZIP 38852 is $52,942, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38852?
The median home value in ZIP 38852 is $150,400, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38852?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38852 is White at 94.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38852?
ZIP code 38852 has 203 business establishments employing approximately 2,650 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38852?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38852 are: Retail trade (32), Health care and social assistance (21), Other services (except public administration) (21). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 38852?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 38852 increased by 12.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 115%. 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 38852?
In ZIP code 38852, 53.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.7% 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 38852?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38852 is 20.3 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 38852?
In ZIP code 38852, approximately 80.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38852?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38852 is 18.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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