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Saltillo, MS · standard

ZIP Code 38866

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

11,897
61/sq mi
$78,791
Median income
$221,100
Median home value
29.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Saltillo pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 40%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs
61
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38866 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 38866 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Saltillo, Lee County, Mississippi, home to 11,897 residents across 194.4 square miles, a density of 61 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 38866 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,791 (50% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $35,916. Local economic indicators show a 9.9% poverty rate alongside 6.1% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $221,100 (64% above the state average) with median rent at $886 per month, and 85.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Lee County, letting you compare 38866 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 38866

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saltillo, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38866.

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 38866, Saltillo, 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

11,897

Population

194.4

Area (sq mi)

61

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38866?

37.9

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 85.9%
African American 9.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

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?

$78,791

Median Household Income

+50% vs state

$35,916

Per Capita Income

9.9%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

22.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 38866 ranks nationally

Saltillo, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,791 Top 40% higher than 60% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.1%

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

What does housing look like?

5,662

Total Housing Units

4,941

Occupied Units

721

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.1%
Renter 14.9%

$221,100

Median Home Value

+64% vs state

$886

Median Rent

1998

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

+10.1%

YoY Change (2024)

208

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+108%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 38866 have increased 10.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +108% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.7% 153
2021 +7.4% 164
2022 +9.9% 181
2023 +4.5% 189
2024 +10.1% 208

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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 209 business establishments in ZIP 38866, employing approximately 3,048 people with a combined annual payroll of $129,746,000.

209

Businesses

3,048

Employees

$129.7M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 42 20.1%
Health care and social assistance 23 11.0%
Construction 21 10.1%
Other services (except public administration) 21 10.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 7.2%
Manufacturing 13 6.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 6.2%
Accommodation and food services 13 6.2%
Finance and insurance 12 5.7%
Transportation and warehousing 10 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 4.8%
Information 5 2.4%
Wholesale trade 4 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.4%

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 38866 vs 38804 →

ZIP 38866 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 38866 ranks #3 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 38866 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 38866 ranks #2 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
38804 Tupelo, MS 17,285 5.9 mi
38849 Guntown, MS 5,702 6.2 mi
38857 Mooreville, MS 3,252 8.4 mi
38801 Tupelo, MS 29,871 11.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lee County

38801 standard
Tupelo, MS
Pop: 29,871
38804 standard
Tupelo, MS
Pop: 17,285
38849 standard
Guntown, MS
Pop: 5,702
38868 standard
Shannon, MS
Pop: 5,481
38826 standard
Belden, MS
Pop: 4,703
38857 standard
Mooreville, MS
Pop: 3,252

Related Areas

Lee County Saltillo, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38866 in? ▼
ZIP code 38866 (Saltillo) 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 38866? ▼
ZIP code 38866 in Saltillo, MS has a population of 11,897 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38866? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 38866 is $78,791, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38866? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 38866 is $221,100, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38866? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 38866 is White at 85.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38866? ▼
ZIP code 38866 has 209 business establishments employing approximately 3,048 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38866? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38866 are: Retail trade (42), Health care and social assistance (23), Construction (21). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 38866? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 38866 increased by 10.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 108%. 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 38866? ▼
In ZIP code 38866, 59.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.1% 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 38866? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38866 is 22.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 38866? ▼
In ZIP code 38866, approximately 85.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38866? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38866 is 9.9% 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.