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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
$52,942
Median income
$150,400
Median home value
21.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $34,123. Local economic indicators show a 18.5% poverty rate alongside 4.5% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $150,400 (12% above the state average); renters pay a median of $635 monthly, and 80.9% of units 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. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Tishomingo County, so you can benchmark 38852 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 38852

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Iuka, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38852.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 38852?

48.7

Median Age

52.7%

Male

47.3%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 94.1%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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?

$52,942

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$34,123

Per Capita Income

18.5%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

20.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 38852 ranks nationally

Iuka, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,942 18th percentile higher than 18% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 53.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.7%

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

What does housing look like?

5,244

Total Housing Units

4,409

Occupied Units

835

Vacant Units

1.92

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.9%
Renter 19.1%

$150,400

Median Home Value

+12% vs state

$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

More ZIP Codes in Tishomingo County

38827 standard
Belmont, MS
Pop: 2,733
38873 standard
Tishomingo, MS
Pop: 2,719
38833 standard
Burnsville, MS
Pop: 2,370
38838 standard
Dennis, MS
Pop: 1,629

Related Areas

Tishomingo County Iuka, MS Mississippi

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.