PlainZIP

Mantachie, MS · standard

ZIP Code 38855

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

4,602
30/sq mi
$68,307
Median income
$153,400
Median home value
10.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mantachie pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

44th pct
household income, US ZIPs
27th pct
home value, US ZIPs
30
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38855 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 38855 covers 154.9 square miles in Mantachie, Itawamba County, Mississippi (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,602 residents on file, a density of 30 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 38855 reports a modest median household income of $68,307 (30% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $58,624. The poverty rate stands at 11.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $153,400 (14% above the state average) with median rent at $847 per month, and 79.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 5 more sharing Itawamba County, letting you compare 38855 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 38855

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mantachie, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38855.

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 38855, Mantachie, 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

4,602

Population

154.9

Area (sq mi)

30

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38855?

42.8

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

0.1%

Foreign-Born

White 88.3%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

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?

$68,307

Median Household Income

+30% vs state

$58,624

Per Capita Income

11.0%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

22.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 38855 ranks nationally

Mantachie, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,307 44th percentile higher than 44% 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 49.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.8%

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

What does housing look like?

2,358

Total Housing Units

2,287

Occupied Units

71

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.1%
Renter 20.9%

$153,400

Median Home Value

+14% vs state

$847

Median Rent

1986

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

+13.9%

YoY Change (2023)

226

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+126%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 38855 have increased 13.9% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +126% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +7.9% 169
2020 +5.1% 178
2021 +3.3% 184
2022 +8.2% 199
2023 +13.9% 226

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 64 business establishments in ZIP 38855, employing approximately 937 people with a combined annual payroll of $39,981,000.

64

Businesses

937

Employees

$40.0M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 14 21.9%
Health care and social assistance 10 15.6%
Manufacturing 8 12.5%
Accommodation and food services 7 10.9%
Construction 5 7.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 6.3%
Other services (except public administration) 4 6.3%
Finance and insurance 3 4.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 4.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 38855 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 38855 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 38855 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 38855 ranks #2 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
38857 Mooreville, MS 3,252 6.2 mi
38843 Fulton, MS 11,467 7.6 mi
38856 Marietta, MS 1,788 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Itawamba County

38843 standard
Fulton, MS
Pop: 11,467
38824 standard
Baldwyn, MS
Pop: 7,832
38847 standard
Golden, MS
Pop: 3,501
38856 standard
Marietta, MS
Pop: 1,788
38876 standard
Tremont, MS
Pop: 1,322

Related Areas

Itawamba County Mantachie, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38855 in? ▼
ZIP code 38855 (Mantachie) 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 38855? ▼
ZIP code 38855 in Mantachie, MS has a population of 4,602 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38855? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 38855 is $68,307, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38855? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 38855 is $153,400, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38855? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 38855 is White at 88.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38855? ▼
ZIP code 38855 has 64 business establishments employing approximately 937 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38855? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38855 are: Retail trade (14), Health care and social assistance (10), Manufacturing (8). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 38855? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 38855 increased by 13.9% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 126%. 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 38855? ▼
In ZIP code 38855, 49.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.8% 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 38855? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38855 is 22.8 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 38855? ▼
In ZIP code 38855, approximately 79.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38855? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38855 is 11.0% 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.