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 Moderate-density area
- $56,037
- Median income Below-median income area
- $124,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 4.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 22nd 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 average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,773. The poverty rate is 22.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $124,500 (7% below the average Mississippi ZIP) and median rent is $826; 76.6% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Monroe County, so 38858 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 38858
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Nettleton, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38858.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 7
Health care and social assistance
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 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
Who lives in ZIP 38858?
38.1
Median Age
53.3%
Male
46.7%
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?
$56,037
Median Household Income
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$26,773
Per Capita Income
22.6%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
27.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 38858 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Nettleton, 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)
$56,037 Top 39% higher than 61% 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
2,857housing units
2,857
Total Housing Units
2,130
Occupied Units
727
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$124,500
Median Home Value
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 38858 vs 38862 →
ZIP 38858 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38821
Amory (38821)
12,528 residents
- 38858
Nettleton (38858)
7,176 residents
- 38862 2,731
Plantersville (38862)
2,731 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38858 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 38858 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38821
Amory (38821)
$58,834 median income
- 38858
Nettleton (38858)
$56,037 median income
- 38862
Plantersville (38862)
$52,750 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 38858, 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 (7,176 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 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.
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