Vardaman, MS · standard
ZIP Code 38878
Calhoun County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,864
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $42,472
- Median income Below-median income area
- $75,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Vardaman pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 7th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 3rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38878 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 38878 covers 210.6 square miles in Vardaman, Calhoun County, Mississippi (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,864 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38878 reports a modest median household income of $42,472 (19% below the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,837. The poverty rate is 24.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $75,100 (44% below the average Mississippi ZIP), and median rent is $445; owner occupancy is 76.6%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Calhoun County, so 38878 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 38878
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Vardaman, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38878.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Utilities
Utilities
3 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
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 38878, Vardaman, 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
2,864
Population
210.6
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38878?
34.8
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
11.4%
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?
$42,472
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$23,837
Per Capita Income
24.0%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 38878 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Vardaman, 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)
$42,472 30th percentile higher than 30% 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
1,265housing units
1,265
Total Housing Units
1,047
Occupied Units
218
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$75,100
Median Home Value
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$445
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 28 business establishments in ZIP 38878, employing approximately 206 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,919,000.
28
Businesses
206
Employees
$5.9M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 6 | 21.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 17.9% |
| Utilities | 3 | 10.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 10.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 10.7% |
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 38878 vs 38951 →
ZIP 38878 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38878
Vardaman (38878)
2,864 residents
- 39776
Woodland (39776)
1,674 residents
- 38951
Pittsboro (38951)
1,316 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38878 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 38878 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39776
Woodland (39776)
$50,909 median income
- 38878
Vardaman (38878)
$42,472 median income
- 38951
Pittsboro (38951)
$40,568 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 38878 ranks #2 of 3 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 38878, 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 (2,864 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 38878 in?
ZIP code 38878 (Vardaman) is located in Calhoun County, Mississippi. Calhoun County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/calhoun-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 38878?
ZIP code 38878 in Vardaman, MS has a population of 2,864 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38878?
The median household income in ZIP 38878 is $42,472, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38878?
The median home value in ZIP 38878 is $75,100, which is 73% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38878?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38878 is White at 60.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38878?
ZIP code 38878 has 28 business establishments employing approximately 206 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38878?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38878 are: Retail trade (6), Other services (except public administration) (5), Utilities (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38878?
In ZIP code 38878, 50.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.7% 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 38878?
In ZIP code 38878, approximately 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38878?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38878 is 24.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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