38871 ZIP Code, Thaxton, MS
38871 is a ZIP code in Thaxton, Mississippi — mostly in Pontotoc County (75% of its land), with smaller parts in Lafayette and Union counties. It covers 55 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 38627, 38841 and 38864. 2,337 people live here in 941 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (82%). Median household income is $63,906, above the Mississippi median of $56,447.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Thaxton, MS
- County: Pontotoc County
- Land area: 55 sq mi
- Population: 2,337
- Median household income: $63,906
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,337 |
| Households | 941 |
| Median household income | $63,906 |
| Income per person | $26,668 |
| Median age | 39.7 |
| Homeowners | 81.8% |
| Median home value | $97,800 |
| Median rent | $649 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 33.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 23.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 3.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.6% |
| Broadband internet | 90.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 13.1% |
| $10–15K | 0.6% |
| $15–25K | 5.5% |
| $25–35K | 8.4% |
| $35–50K | 19.0% |
| $50–75K | 8.0% |
| $75–100K | 29.9% |
| $100–150K | 10.9% |
| $150–200K | 3.1% |
| $200K+ | 1.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 8.0% |
| 10–19 | 15.0% |
| 20–24 | 3.6% |
| 25–34 | 13.5% |
| 35–44 | 14.8% |
| 45–54 | 8.4% |
| 55–64 | 15.1% |
| 65–74 | 14.1% |
| 75+ | 7.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 21.6% |
| Owned outright | 46.3% |
| Rented | 14.8% |
| Vacant | 17.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 69.9% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 30.1% |
Businesses in 38871
19 business establishments with 139 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 5
- Retail Trade: 3
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 38627 (8.5 mi)
- 38841 — Ecru town, MS (10.6 mi)
- 38864 — Randolph CDP, MS (12.2 mi)
- 38863 — Pontotoc city, MS (13.1 mi)
- 38650 — Myrtle town, MS (14.1 mi)
- 38652 — New Albany city, MS (15.9 mi)
- 38655 — Oxford city, MS (16 mi)
- 38949 — Paris CDP, MS (16.6 mi)
Areas that include 38871
- Thaxton, MS ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Toccopola, MS ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Lafayette County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Pontotoc County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Mississippi ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 9: highest median household income in Pontotoc County
- No. 4 of 9: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Pontotoc County
- No. 2 of 9: highest median age in Pontotoc County
- No. 5 of 9: fastest population growth in Pontotoc County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 38871, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 38871 in?
- 38871 is a Thaxton, MS mailing address. By land area, 18% lies inside Thaxton and 5% lies inside Toccopola; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 38871 in?
- 38871 is mostly in Pontotoc County (75% of its land), with smaller parts in Lafayette and Union counties.
- What is the population of 38871?
- About 2,337 people (±564), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,105.
- What is the median household income in 38871?
- $63,906 (±$32,818), compared with $56,447 for Mississippi as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 38871?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 38871 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 38871?
- The closest, measured center to center: 38627 (8.5 mi), 38841 (10.6 mi, Ecru), 38864 (12.2 mi, Randolph), 38863 (13.1 mi, Pontotoc), 38650 (14.1 mi, Myrtle) and 38652 (15.9 mi, New Albany).
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