ZIP Code 38838 -- Dennis, MS

Tishomingo | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • The median income here is 40% below the national median, indicating significant economic challenges.
  • With a price-to-income ratio of 2.9x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
  • 92.15% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
1,122
Unknown
Median Income
$46,528
Home Value
$136,100
Median Rent
N/A
Median Age
40.30
Diversity Index
38.30
Low
Cost of Living
69.2
significantly below average
Unemployment
0.0%

About ZIP Code 38838

ZIP code 38838 in Dennis, Mississippi is a unknown area with a population of 1,122. The median household income is $46,528, which is This is 38% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $136,100, representing a price-to-income ratio of 2.9x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 69.2 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 40.30 years. Approximately 7.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Tishomingo, MS.

Population & Age

Total Population
1,122
Median Age
40.30
Male Population
514
45.8%
Female Population
608
54.2%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
38.30 Low
White
89.5%
Black or African American
0.0%
Hispanic or Latino
16.3%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
2.3%
Other Race
8.2%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$46,528
Mean Household Income
$68,532
Per Capita Income
$24,137
Below Poverty Line
28.2%

This is 38% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$136,100
Median Rent
N/A
Total Housing Units
577
Occupied Units
446
Vacant Units
131
22.7% vacancy
Median Year Built
1982
Owner Occupied
92.2%
Renter Occupied
7.9%
Price-to-Income Ratio 2.9x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 92.2% Renter 7.9%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 93.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.1%
Graduate or Professional Degree 4.9%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
484
Employment Rate
100.0%
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
79.8%
Carpool
15.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
5.2%

Cost of Living Index

69.2
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 38838 is 30.8% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Tishomingo

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
38827 Belmont 2,625 $59,226
38833 Burnsville 2,615 $52,917
38873 Tishomingo 2,383 $54,107

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 38838

ZIP code 38838 (Dennis, MS) has a total population of 1,122 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 40.30 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 38838 is $46,528 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 38% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 38838 is primarily located in Dennis, Mississippi (MS). It falls within Tishomingo County.

The median home value in ZIP code 38838 is $136,100, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

The median age in ZIP code 38838 is 40.30 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 38838 has a cost of living index of 69.16 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 38838, 7.11% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 4.87% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 38838 is 0.00%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 5.15% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.