ZIP Code 38914

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Big Creek · Calhoun County · Mississippi

Population
552

5/sq mi

Median income
$46,250

▼ 39% vs US

higher than 10% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$62,700

▼ 77% vs US

higher than 2% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
8.4%

Median age 37.6

Land area
122.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 38914 in Big Creek, Mississippi has a population of 552. The median household income is $46,250, which is 39% below the national average. Median home value is $62,700, 77% below the US average. 8.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 38914 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 122.7 square miles in Big Creek, Calhoun County, Mississippi. The area is home to 552 residents, producing a population density of 5 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 38914 against Mississippi and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38914 sits at $46,250 (12% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $18,836. The poverty rate stands at 29.4% and the unemployment rate at 1.7%. On housing, the median home value is $62,700 (53% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 72.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38914 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Calhoun County, so you can benchmark 38914 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 38914, Big Creek, MS · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

552

Population

122.7

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38914?

37.6

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 53.7%
African American 44.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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?

$46,250

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$18,836

Per Capita Income

29.4%

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.4%

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

What does housing look like?

243

Total Housing Units

194

Occupied Units

49

Vacant Units

2.75

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.2%
Renter 27.8%

$62,700

Median Home Value

-53% vs state

1990

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 38914, employing approximately 5 people with a combined annual payroll of $157,000.

3

Businesses

5

Employees

$157K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 38914 vs 38916 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
38916 Calhoun City, MS 5,049 7.1 mi
38929 Gore Springs, MS 1,317 9.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38914 in?
ZIP code 38914 (Big Creek) 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 38914?
ZIP code 38914 in Big Creek, MS has a population of 552 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38914?
The median household income in ZIP 38914 is $46,250, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38914?
The median home value in ZIP 38914 is $62,700, which is 77% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38914?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38914 is White at 53.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38914?
ZIP code 38914 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 5 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38914?
In ZIP code 38914, 59.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.4% 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 38914?
In ZIP code 38914, approximately 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38914?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38914 is 29.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Big Creek, MS

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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