Prentiss County, MS ZIP Codes
5 ZIP codes cover all or part of Prentiss County, Mississippi: 38829, 38824, 38865, 38856 and 38859. The Census Bureau counts 25,184 residents in the county, with a median household income of $49,724 and a median home value of $122,500. Median household income ranges from $48,151 in 38824 to $66,686 in 38856. Its largest communities include Booneville, Wheeler, Jumpertown and New Site.
Prentiss County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 25,184 |
| Households | 9,595 |
| Median household income | $49,724 |
| Median home value | $122,500 |
| Median age | 38.1 |
| Median rent | $637 |
All 5 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 33,405 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 12,764 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $48,151 (38824) to $66,686 (38856) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $52,031 |
| Homeowners | 79.9% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 31.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.0% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 27 routes, 14,074 homes (5 of 5 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Prentiss County: 38856 ($66,686)
- Most residents: 38829 (18,605 people)
- Highest homeownership: 38856 (91.4% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 38824 (33.8% of households)
- Most new movers: 38856 (8.4% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 38829 (37.8 years)
- Highest median home value: 38856 ($135,700)
Every ZIP code in Prentiss County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38829 | Booneville | 18,605 | 6,983 | $51,859 | $127,300 | 77.5% | 32.3% | 6.3% | 13 | 7,790 | 93% of its land |
| 38824 | Baldwyn | 8,244 | 3,250 | $48,151 | $104,700 | 80.5% | 33.8% | 5.3% | 7 | 3,651 | 47% of its land |
| 38865 | Rienzi | 4,860 | 1,797 | $55,380 | $91,500 | 83.5% | 29.9% | 6.1% | 4 | 2,309 | 21% of its land |
| 38856 | Marietta | 1,221 | 532 | $66,686 | $135,700 | 91.4% | 22.2% | 8.4% | 2 | 749 | 46% of its land |
| 38859 | New Site | 475 | 202 | $41,389 | $136,200 | 93.1% | 28.2% | 0.0% | 1 | 303 | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Prentiss 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
- Booneville — 9,246 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Wheeler — 524 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Jumpertown — 360 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- New Site — 120 residents · 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Prentiss County, MS?
- 38829, 38824, 38865, 38856 and 38859. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Prentiss County?
- 25,184 residents in 9,595 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Prentiss County?
- $49,724 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $48,151 (38824) to $66,686 (38856).
- Which Prentiss County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 38856, at $66,686, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Prentiss County?
- For the 5 of 5 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 27 carrier routes reaching 14,074 residential and 728 business mailboxes.
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