ZIP Code 38966

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Webb · Tallahatchie County · Mississippi

Population
1,174

11/sq mi

Median income
$32,208

▼ 58% vs US

higher than 2% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$99,500

▼ 64% vs US

higher than 10% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
9.2%

Median age 35

Land area
110.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 38966 in Webb, Mississippi has a population of 1,174. The median household income is $32,208, which is 58% below the national average. Median home value is $99,500, 64% below the US average. 9.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 38966 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 110.8 square miles in Webb, Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. The area is home to 1,174 residents, producing a population density of 11 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 38966 against Mississippi and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38966 sits at $32,208 (39% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $17,021. The poverty rate stands at 28.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $99,500 (26% below the state average) with median rent at $646 per month, and 70.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38966 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Tallahatchie County, so you can benchmark 38966 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 38966, Webb, 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

1,174

Population

110.8

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38966?

35.0

Median Age

37.9%

Male

62.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 3.6%
African American 96.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$32,208

Median Household Income

-39% vs state

$17,021

Per Capita Income

28.3%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 36.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.2%

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

What does housing look like?

360

Total Housing Units

269

Occupied Units

91

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.3%
Renter 29.7%

$99,500

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$646

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 15 business establishments in ZIP 38966, employing approximately 66 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,677,000.

15

Businesses

66

Employees

$2.7M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 5 33.3%

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 38966 vs 38957 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
38957 Sumner, MS 734 5.2 mi
38928 Glendora, MS 497 5.8 mi
38963 Tutwiler, MS 4,015 7.5 mi
38768 Rome, MS 182 8.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38966 in?
ZIP code 38966 (Webb) is located in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. Tallahatchie County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tallahatchie-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 38966?
ZIP code 38966 in Webb, MS has a population of 1,174 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38966?
The median household income in ZIP 38966 is $32,208, which is 58% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38966?
The median home value in ZIP 38966 is $99,500, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38966?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38966 is African American at 96.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38966?
ZIP code 38966 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 66 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38966?
In ZIP code 38966, 36.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.2% 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 38966?
In ZIP code 38966, approximately 70.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38966?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38966 is 28.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Webb, MS

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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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