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 Moderate-density area
- $52,750
- Median income Below-median income area
- $135,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 30.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 21st 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 average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,730. The poverty rate is 27.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $135,600 (1% above the average Mississippi ZIP) and median rent is $827; 66.2% of occupied 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 -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lee County, so 38862 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 38862
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Plantersville, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38862.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 38862?
48.8
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
0.1%
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?
$52,750
Median Household Income
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$33,730
Per Capita Income
27.2%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 38862 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Plantersville, 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)
$52,750 Top 47% higher than 53% 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
1,146housing units
1,146
Total Housing Units
851
Occupied Units
295
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$135,600
Median Home Value
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 38804
Tupelo (38804)
17,285 residents
- 38858
Nettleton (38858)
7,176 residents
- 38868 5,481
Shannon (38868)
5,481 residents
- 38857 3,252
Mooreville (38857)
3,252 residents
- 38862 2,731
Plantersville (38862)
2,731 residents
- 38879 785
Verona (38879)
785 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38862 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 38862 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38857
Mooreville (38857)
$93,021 median income
- 38804
Tupelo (38804)
$64,420 median income
- 38858
Nettleton (38858)
$56,037 median income
- 38862
Plantersville (38862)
$52,750 median income
- 38868
Shannon (38868)
$41,030 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 38862, 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 (2,731 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 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.
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