Oakland, MS · standard
ZIP Code 38948
Yalobusha County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,288
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $29,400
- Median income Below-median income area
- $86,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Oakland pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 2nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 6th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38948 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 38948 covers 313.4 square miles in Oakland, Yalobusha County, Mississippi (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,288 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38948 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $29,400 (44% below the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,834. Unemployment is 21.1%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $86,200 (36% below the average Mississippi ZIP), and median rent is $904; owner occupancy is 75.4%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Yalobusha County, so 38948 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 38948
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oakland, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38948.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 38948, Oakland, 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
2,288
Population
313.4
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38948?
53.2
Median Age
46.3%
Male
53.7%
Female
0.6%
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?
$29,400
Median Household Income
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$24,834
Per Capita Income
15.0%
Poverty Rate
21.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 38948 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Oakland, 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)
$29,400 6th percentile higher than 6% 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
1,189housing units
1,189
Total Housing Units
788
Occupied Units
401
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$86,200
Median Home Value
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$904
Median Rent
1988
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 38948, employing approximately 551 people with a combined annual payroll of $30,819,000.
23
Businesses
551
Employees
$30.8M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 6 | 26.1% |
| Construction | 5 | 21.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 13.0% |
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 38948 vs 38961 →
ZIP 38948 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38948
Oakland (38948)
2,288 residents
- 38658
Pope (38658)
2,074 residents
- 38927
Enid (38927)
1,186 residents
- 38961 803
Tillatoba (38961)
803 residents
- 38953 798
Scobey (38953)
798 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38948 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 38948 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38658
Pope (38658)
$78,125 median income
- 38927
Enid (38927)
$48,611 median income
- 38961
Tillatoba (38961)
$46,792 median income
- 38953
Scobey (38953)
$36,454 median income
- 38948 $29,400
Oakland (38948)
$29,400 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 38948 ranks #5 of 5 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 38948, 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 (2,288 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 38948 in?
ZIP code 38948 (Oakland) is located in Yalobusha County, Mississippi. Yalobusha County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/yalobusha-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 38948?
ZIP code 38948 in Oakland, MS has a population of 2,288 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38948?
The median household income in ZIP 38948 is $29,400, which is 61% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38948?
The median home value in ZIP 38948 is $86,200, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38948?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38948 is White at 61.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38948?
ZIP code 38948 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 551 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38948?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38948 are: Retail trade (6), Construction (5), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38948?
In ZIP code 38948, 63.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.4% 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 38948?
In ZIP code 38948, approximately 75.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38948?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38948 is 15.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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