PlainZIP

Nettleton, MS · standard

ZIP Code 38858

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

7,176
22/sq mi
$56,037
Median income
$124,500
Median home value
4.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Nettleton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
18th pct
home value, US ZIPs
22
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38858 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 38858 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Nettleton, Monroe County, Mississippi, home to 7,176 residents across 327.7 square miles, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 38858 reports a modest median household income of $56,037 (7% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $26,773. 22.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.3%. The typical home here is valued at $124,500 (7% below the state average); renters pay a median of $826 monthly, and 76.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 4.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Monroe County, so you can benchmark 38858 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 38858

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Nettleton, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38858.

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 38858, Nettleton, 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

7,176

Population

327.7

Area (sq mi)

22

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38858?

38.1

Median Age

53.3%

Male

46.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 76.1%
African American 23.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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?

$56,037

Median Household Income

+7% vs state

$26,773

Per Capita Income

22.6%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

27.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 38858 ranks nationally

Nettleton, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,037 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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 46.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 4.6%

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

What does housing look like?

2,857

Total Housing Units

2,130

Occupied Units

727

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.6%
Renter 23.4%

$124,500

Median Home Value

-7% vs state

$826

Median Rent

1987

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

-2.0%

YoY Change (2022)

141

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+41%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 38858 have decreased 2.0% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +41% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +9.1% 130
2019 -6.8% 121
2020 +2.1% 124
2021 +16.0% 144
2022 -2.0% 141

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 80 business establishments in ZIP 38858, employing approximately 896 people with a combined annual payroll of $39,350,000.

80

Businesses

896

Employees

$39.4M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 18 22.5%
Other services (except public administration) 10 12.5%
Construction 9 11.3%
Manufacturing 9 11.3%
Health care and social assistance 7 8.8%
Accommodation and food services 7 8.8%
Finance and insurance 5 6.3%
Wholesale trade 3 3.8%
Transportation and warehousing 3 3.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 3.8%

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 38858 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 38858 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 38858 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 38858 ranks #2 of 3 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
38862 Plantersville, MS 2,731 6.5 mi
38821 Amory, MS 12,528 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Monroe County

38821 standard
Amory, MS
Pop: 12,528
39730 standard
Aberdeen, MS
Pop: 11,805
39746 standard
Hamilton, MS
Pop: 3,183
38870 standard
Smithville, MS
Pop: 3,122
38848 standard
Greenwood Springs, MS
Pop: 848
38844 standard
Gattman, MS
Pop: 131

Related Areas

Monroe County Nettleton, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38858 in? ▼
ZIP code 38858 (Nettleton) is located in Monroe County, Mississippi. Monroe County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/monroe-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 38858? ▼
ZIP code 38858 in Nettleton, MS has a population of 7,176 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38858? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 38858 is $56,037, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38858? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 38858 is $124,500, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38858? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 38858 is White at 76.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38858? ▼
ZIP code 38858 has 80 business establishments employing approximately 896 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38858? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38858 are: Retail trade (18), Other services (except public administration) (10), Construction (9). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 38858? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 38858 decreased by 2.0% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 41%. 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 38858? ▼
In ZIP code 38858, 46.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 4.6% 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 38858? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38858 is 27.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 38858? ▼
In ZIP code 38858, approximately 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38858? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38858 is 22.6% 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.