Tishomingo, MS · standard
ZIP Code 38873
Tishomingo County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,719
- 13/sq mi Low-density area
- $54,107
- Median income Below-median income area
- $101,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Tishomingo pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 20th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 10th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38873 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 38873 covers 217.5 square miles in Tishomingo, Tishomingo County, Mississippi (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,719 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38873 reports a modest median household income of $54,107 (3% above the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,618. The poverty rate is 15.5%, with unemployment at 0.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $101,600 (24% below the average Mississippi ZIP), and median rent is $497; owner occupancy is 83.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.1, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Tishomingo County, so 38873 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 38873
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tishomingo, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38873.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Manufacturing 4
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 4
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
3 establishments
- Construction 3
Construction
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 38873, Tishomingo, 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
2,719
Population
217.5
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38873?
49.1
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
0.9%
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?
$54,107
Median Household Income
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$35,618
Per Capita Income
15.5%
Poverty Rate
0.5%
Unemployment Rate
32.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 38873 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Tishomingo, 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)
$54,107 Top 44% higher than 56% 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
1,443housing units
1,443
Total Housing Units
1,212
Occupied Units
231
Vacant Units
1.95
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$101,600
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$497
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 31 business establishments in ZIP 38873, employing approximately 253 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,148,000.
31
Businesses
253
Employees
$11.1M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 11 | 35.5% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 12.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 12.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 9.7% |
| Construction | 3 | 9.7% |
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 38873 vs 38838 →
ZIP 38873 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38827
Belmont (38827)
2,733 residents
- 38873
Tishomingo (38873)
2,719 residents
- 38838
Dennis (38838)
1,629 residents
- 38859 749
New Site (38859)
749 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38873 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 38873 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38827
Belmont (38827)
$59,226 median income
- 38873
Tishomingo (38873)
$54,107 median income
- 38838
Dennis (38838)
$46,528 median income
- 38859
New Site (38859)
$41,389 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 38873 ranks #2 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 38873, 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 (2,719 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 38873 in?
ZIP code 38873 (Tishomingo) is located in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. Tishomingo County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tishomingo-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 38873?
ZIP code 38873 in Tishomingo, MS has a population of 2,719 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38873?
The median household income in ZIP 38873 is $54,107, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38873?
The median home value in ZIP 38873 is $101,600, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38873?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38873 is White at 84.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38873?
ZIP code 38873 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 253 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38873?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38873 are: Retail trade (11), Manufacturing (4), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38873?
In ZIP code 38873, 53.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.4% 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 38873?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38873 is 32.2 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 38873?
In ZIP code 38873, approximately 83.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38873?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38873 is 15.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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