Shannon, MS · standard
ZIP Code 38868
Lee County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,481
- 29/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $41,030
- Median income Below-median income area
- $142,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Shannon pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 6th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 23rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 29
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38868 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 38868 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Shannon, Lee County, Mississippi, home to 5,481 residents across 192.3 square miles, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38868 reports a modest median household income of $41,030 (22% below the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,084. The poverty rate is 27.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $142,300 (6% above the average Mississippi ZIP) and median rent is $894; 74.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lee County, so 38868 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 38868
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shannon, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38868.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
6 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 38868, Shannon, 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
5,481
Population
192.3
Area (sq mi)
29
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38868?
38.2
Median Age
43.2%
Male
56.8%
Female
1.6%
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?
$41,030
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$27,084
Per Capita Income
27.1%
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
22.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 38868 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Shannon, 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)
$41,030 26th percentile higher than 26% of 377 Mississippi ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Mississippi ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
2,161housing units
2,161
Total Housing Units
1,873
Occupied Units
288
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$142,300
Median Home Value
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$894
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 63 business establishments in ZIP 38868, employing approximately 1,719 people with a combined annual payroll of $83,161,000.
63
Businesses
1,719
Employees
$83.2M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 13 | 20.6% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 19.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 14.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 11.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 9.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 9.5% |
| Construction | 3 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 4.8% |
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 38868 vs 38879 →
ZIP 38868 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38801
Tupelo (38801)
29,871 residents
- 38860 5,663
Okolona (38860)
5,663 residents
- 38868 5,481
Shannon (38868)
5,481 residents
- 38862 2,731
Plantersville (38862)
2,731 residents
- 38879 785
Verona (38879)
785 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38868 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 38868 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38801
Tupelo (38801)
$62,946 median income
- 38862
Plantersville (38862)
$52,750 median income
- 38860
Okolona (38860)
$41,293 median income
- 38868
Shannon (38868)
$41,030 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 38868 ranks #4 of 4 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 38868, 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 (5,481 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 38868 in?
ZIP code 38868 (Shannon) 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 38868?
ZIP code 38868 in Shannon, MS has a population of 5,481 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38868?
The median household income in ZIP 38868 is $41,030, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38868?
The median home value in ZIP 38868 is $142,300, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38868?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38868 is White at 50.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38868?
ZIP code 38868 has 63 business establishments employing approximately 1,719 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38868?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38868 are: Manufacturing (13), Retail trade (12), Transportation and warehousing (9). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38868?
In ZIP code 38868, 54.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.4% 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 38868?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38868 is 22.5 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 38868?
In ZIP code 38868, approximately 74.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38868?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38868 is 27.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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