ZIP Code 38860

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Okolona · Chickasaw County · Mississippi

Population
5,663

17/sq mi

Median income
$41,293

▼ 46% vs US

higher than 6% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$100,400

▼ 64% vs US

higher than 10% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
8.1%

Median age 35.9

Land area
339.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 38860 in Okolona, Mississippi has a population of 5,663. The median household income is $41,293, which is 46% below the national average. Median home value is $100,400, 64% below the US average. 8.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 38860 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 339.1 square miles in Okolona, Chickasaw County, Mississippi. The area is home to 5,663 residents, producing a population density of 17 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 38860 against Mississippi and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38860 sits at $41,293 (21% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $22,263. The poverty rate stands at 26.1% and the unemployment rate at 7.9%. On housing, the median home value is $100,400 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $605 per month, and 64.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38860 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.9, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Chickasaw County, so you can benchmark 38860 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 38860

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38860.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 38860, Okolona, MS · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

5,663

Population

339.1

Area (sq mi)

17

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38860?

35.9

Median Age

47.0%

Male

53.0%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 35.6%
African American 63.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$41,293

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$22,263

Per Capita Income

26.1%

Poverty Rate

7.9%

Unemployment Rate

26.7 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 45.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,564

Total Housing Units

2,146

Occupied Units

418

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.2%
Renter 35.8%

$100,400

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$605

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 64 business establishments in ZIP 38860, employing approximately 1,939 people with a combined annual payroll of $66,478,000.

64

Businesses

1,939

Employees

$66.5M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 18 28.1%
Other services (except public administration) 9 14.1%
Health care and social assistance 8 12.5%
Construction 7 10.9%
Manufacturing 6 9.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 6.3%
Finance and insurance 3 4.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical 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 Code City Population Distance
38868 Shannon, MS 5,481 10.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38860 in?
ZIP code 38860 (Okolona) is located in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. Chickasaw County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/chickasaw-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 38860?
ZIP code 38860 in Okolona, MS has a population of 5,663 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38860?
The median household income in ZIP 38860 is $41,293, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38860?
The median home value in ZIP 38860 is $100,400, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38860?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38860 is African American at 63.6%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38860?
ZIP code 38860 has 64 business establishments employing approximately 1,939 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38860?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38860 are: Retail trade (18), Other services (except public administration) (9), Health care and social assistance (8). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38860?
In ZIP code 38860, 45.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.1% 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 38860?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38860 is 26.7 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 38860?
In ZIP code 38860, approximately 64.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38860?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38860 is 26.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Okolona, MS

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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