Calhoun City, MS · standard
ZIP Code 38916
Calhoun County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,049
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $48,094
- Median income Below-median income area
- $92,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Calhoun City pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 12th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 7th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38916 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 38916 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Calhoun City, Calhoun County, Mississippi, home to 5,049 residents across 467.5 square miles, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38916 reports a modest median household income of $48,094 (8% below the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,485. The poverty rate is 22.3%, 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 $92,800 (31% below the average Mississippi ZIP), and median rent is $621; owner occupancy is 72.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Calhoun County, so 38916 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 38916
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Calhoun City, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38916.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
25 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 9
Transportation and warehousing
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 9
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 9
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Finance and insurance 8
Finance and insurance
8 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 38916, Calhoun City, 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
5,049
Population
467.5
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38916?
42.4
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
0.3%
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?
$48,094
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$25,485
Per Capita Income
22.3%
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
27.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 38916 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Calhoun City, 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)
$48,094 45th percentile higher than 45% 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
2,311housing units
2,311
Total Housing Units
1,965
Occupied Units
346
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$92,800
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$621
Median Rent
1981
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 95 business establishments in ZIP 38916, employing approximately 629 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,972,000.
95
Businesses
629
Employees
$23.0M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 25 | 26.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 9.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 9.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 9.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 8.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 7.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 6 | 6.3% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 5.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 4.2% |
| Utilities | 3 | 3.2% |
| Educational services | 3 | 3.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 38916 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38916
Calhoun City (38916)
5,049 residents
- 38914 552
Big Creek (38914)
552 residents
- 39737 285
Bellefontaine (39737)
285 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38916 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 38916, 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 (5,049 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 38916 in?
ZIP code 38916 (Calhoun City) 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 38916?
ZIP code 38916 in Calhoun City, MS has a population of 5,049 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38916?
The median household income in ZIP 38916 is $48,094, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38916?
The median home value in ZIP 38916 is $92,800, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38916?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38916 is White at 62.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38916?
ZIP code 38916 has 95 business establishments employing approximately 629 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38916?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38916 are: Retail trade (25), Transportation and warehousing (9), Health care and social assistance (9). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38916?
In ZIP code 38916, 45.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.9% 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 38916?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38916 is 27.2 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 38916?
In ZIP code 38916, approximately 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38916?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38916 is 22.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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