38873 ZIP Code, Tishomingo, MS
38873 is a ZIP code in Tishomingo, Mississippi — mostly in Tishomingo County (93% of its land), with smaller parts in Prentiss County. It covers 93 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 38838, 38827 and 38859. 2,383 people live here in 1,212 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (84%). Median household income is $54,107, close to the Mississippi median of $56,447; the median age is 49.1, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Tishomingo, MS
- County: Tishomingo County
- Land area: 93 sq mi
- Population: 2,383
- Median household income: $54,107
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,383 |
| Households | 1,212 |
| Median household income | $54,107 |
| Income per person | $35,618 |
| Median age | 49.1 |
| Homeowners | 83.8% |
| Median home value | $101,600 |
| Median rent | $497 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 32.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 14.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.5% |
| Broadband internet | 69.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 9.7% |
| $10–15K | 8.5% |
| $15–25K | 9.9% |
| $25–35K | 6.8% |
| $35–50K | 13.9% |
| $50–75K | 10.1% |
| $75–100K | 18.0% |
| $100–150K | 13.9% |
| $150–200K | 4.5% |
| $200K+ | 4.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 5.4% |
| 10–19 | 5.7% |
| 20–24 | 3.8% |
| 25–34 | 18.6% |
| 35–44 | 10.9% |
| 45–54 | 18.5% |
| 55–64 | 18.7% |
| 65–74 | 14.3% |
| 75+ | 4.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 32.6% |
| Owned outright | 38.4% |
| Rented | 13.3% |
| Vacant | 15.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 79.5% |
| Townhome | 0.6% |
| 2–4 units | 7.6% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 12.4% |
Businesses in 38873
31 business establishments with 253 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 11
- Manufacturing: 4
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 4
- Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting: 3
- Construction: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 38838 — Dennis CDP, MS (8.2 mi)
- 38827 — Belmont town, MS (10.6 mi)
- 38859 — New Site CDP, MS (12.3 mi)
- 38852 — Iuka city, MS (12.5 mi)
- 38833 — Burnsville town, MS (12.8 mi)
- 35616 — Cherokee town, AL (14.1 mi)
- 38846 — Glen town, MS (15 mi)
- 35582 — Red Bay city, AL (15.2 mi)
Areas that include 38873
- Tishomingo, MS ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Paden, MS ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Tishomingo County ZIP codes — 8 ZIP codes
- Mississippi ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 8: highest median household income in Tishomingo County
- No. 4 of 8: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Tishomingo County
- No. 3 of 8: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Tishomingo County
- No. 2 of 8: highest median age in Tishomingo County
Mail every home in 38873
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 38873, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 38873 in?
- 38873 is a Tishomingo, MS mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 38873 in?
- 38873 is mostly in Tishomingo County (93% of its land), with smaller parts in Prentiss County.
- What is the population of 38873?
- About 2,383 people (±476), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,622.
- What is the median household income in 38873?
- $54,107 (±$20,758), 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 38873?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 38873 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 38873?
- The closest, measured center to center: 38838 (8.2 mi, Dennis), 38827 (10.6 mi, Belmont), 38859 (12.3 mi, New Site), 38852 (12.5 mi, Iuka), 38833 (12.8 mi, Burnsville) and 35616 (14.1 mi, Cherokee).
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