Pontotoc County, MS ZIP Codes
10 ZIP codes cover all or part of Pontotoc County, Mississippi. The Census Bureau counts 31,550 residents in the county, with a median household income of $51,484 and a median home value of $157,100. Median household income ranges from $41,030 in 38868 to $75,862 in 38826. Its largest communities include Tupelo, Pontotoc, Ecru, Algoma and Thaxton.
Pontotoc County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 31,550 |
| Households | 11,819 |
| Median household income | $51,484 |
| Median home value | $157,100 |
| Median age | 35.9 |
| Median rent | $864 |
All 10 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 75,920 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 29,009 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $41,030 (38868) to $75,862 (38826) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $58,429 |
| Homeowners | 68.3% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 34.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.6% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 52 routes, 31,909 homes (8 of 10 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Pontotoc County: 38826 ($75,862)
- Most residents: 38801 (29,858 people)
- Highest homeownership: 38864 (87.0% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 38864 (57.2% of households)
- Most new movers: 38864 (12.4% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 38864 (25.5 years)
- Highest median home value: 38826 ($253,700)
Every ZIP code in Pontotoc County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38801 | Tupelo | 29,858 | 11,583 | $62,946 | $197,100 | 62.3% | 34.0% | 7.1% | 19 | 13,765 | 17% of its land |
| 38863 | Pontotoc | 19,046 | 7,210 | $49,528 | $156,400 | 68.0% | 36.5% | 7.0% | 14 | 9,679 | 96% of its land |
| 38826 | Belden | 5,894 | 2,622 | $75,862 | $253,700 | 71.5% | 25.9% | 7.2% | 4 | 2,639 | 71% of its land |
| 38828 | Blue Springs | 5,120 | 1,430 | $65,025 | $158,900 | 82.2% | 45.1% | 3.8% | 4 | 2,258 | 15% of its land |
| 38868 | Shannon | 4,371 | 1,873 | $41,030 | $142,300 | 74.0% | 28.2% | 2.7% | 3 | 2,014 | 15% of its land |
| 38841 | Ecru | 3,963 | 1,375 | $54,007 | $205,900 | 60.4% | 40.0% | 2.6% | 3 | 1,491 | 91% of its land |
| 38850 | Houlka | 2,972 | 1,283 | $52,807 | $84,700 | 84.8% | 35.7% | 11.7% | 3 | 1,642 | 18% of its land |
| 38871 | Thaxton | 2,337 | 941 | $63,906 | $97,800 | 81.8% | 23.9% | 3.6% | — | — | 75% of its land |
| 38864 | Randolph | 2,100 | 594 | $54,130 | $161,500 | 87.0% | 57.2% | 12.4% | 2 | 667 | 78% of its land |
| 38869 | Sherman | 259 | 98 | $62,955 | $137,500 | 54.1% | 38.8% | 9.0% | — | — | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Pontotoc County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Tupelo — 37,791 residents · 3 ZIP codes
- Pontotoc — 5,806 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Ecru — 1,550 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Algoma — 897 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Thaxton — 688 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Randolph — 613 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Sherman — 545 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Toccopola — 280 residents · 2 ZIP codes
Rankings
- Richest ZIP codes in Pontotoc County — 9 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest home values in Pontotoc County — 9 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest homeownership in Pontotoc County — 9 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most families with kids in Pontotoc County — 9 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most new movers in Pontotoc County — 9 ZIP codes ranked
- Youngest ZIP codes in Pontotoc County — 9 ZIP codes ranked
- Oldest ZIP codes in Pontotoc County — 9 ZIP codes ranked
- Fastest-growing ZIP codes in Pontotoc County — 9 ZIP codes ranked
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Pontotoc County, MS?
- 38801, 38863, 38826, 38828, 38868, 38841, 38850, 38871, 38864 and 38869. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Pontotoc County?
- 31,550 residents in 11,819 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Pontotoc County?
- $51,484 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $41,030 (38868) to $75,862 (38826).
- Which Pontotoc County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 38826, at $75,862, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents. See the full ranking of Pontotoc County ZIP codes by income.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Pontotoc County?
- For the 8 of 10 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 52 carrier routes reaching 31,909 residential and 2,239 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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