PlainZIP

Plantersville, MS · standard

ZIP Code 38862

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

2,731
36/sq mi
$52,750
Median income
$135,600
Median home value
30.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

18th pct
household income, US ZIPs
21th pct
home value, US ZIPs
36
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38862 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 38862 covers 76.7 square miles in Plantersville, Lee County, Mississippi (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,731 residents on file, a density of 36 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 38862 reports a modest median household income of $52,750 (0% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $33,730. Local economic indicators show a 27.2% poverty rate alongside 2.1% unemployment. Housing costs here run $135,600 for a typical home value (1% above the state average), with rent averaging $827 a month; 66.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.8, and the average commute is -. To put 38862 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Lee County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 38862

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Plantersville, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38862.

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 38862, Plantersville, 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

2,731

Population

76.7

Area (sq mi)

36

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 38862?

48.8

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

0.1%

Foreign-Born

White 53.0%
African American 44.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

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?

$52,750

Median Household Income

+0% vs state

$33,730

Per Capita Income

27.2%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 38862 ranks nationally

Plantersville, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,750 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 55.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,146

Total Housing Units

851

Occupied Units

295

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.2%
Renter 33.8%

$135,600

Median Home Value

+1% vs state

$827

Median Rent

1990

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 38862, employing approximately 198 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,450,000.

21

Businesses

198

Employees

$7.5M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 6 28.6%
Manufacturing 3 14.3%
Health care and social assistance 3 14.3%
Other services (except public administration) 3 14.3%

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 38862 vs 38879 →

ZIP 38862 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 38862 ranks #5 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 38862 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 38862 ranks #4 of 5 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
38879 Verona, MS 785 5.6 mi
38858 Nettleton, MS 7,176 6.5 mi
38857 Mooreville, MS 3,252 8.1 mi
38804 Tupelo, MS 17,285 8.3 mi
38868 Shannon, MS 5,481 8.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lee County

38801 standard
Tupelo, MS
Pop: 29,871
38804 standard
Tupelo, MS
Pop: 17,285
38866 standard
Saltillo, MS
Pop: 11,897
38849 standard
Guntown, MS
Pop: 5,702
38868 standard
Shannon, MS
Pop: 5,481
38826 standard
Belden, MS
Pop: 4,703

Related Areas

Lee County Plantersville, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38862 in? ▼
ZIP code 38862 (Plantersville) is located in Lee County, Mississippi. Lee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lee-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 38862? ▼
ZIP code 38862 in Plantersville, MS has a population of 2,731 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38862? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 38862 is $52,750, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38862? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 38862 is $135,600, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38862? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 38862 is White at 53.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38862? ▼
ZIP code 38862 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 198 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38862? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38862 are: Retail trade (6), Manufacturing (3), Health care and social assistance (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38862? ▼
In ZIP code 38862, 55.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 38862? ▼
In ZIP code 38862, approximately 66.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38862? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38862 is 27.2% 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.