ZIP Code 38860 -- Egypt, MS

Chickasaw | 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 2.4x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.

Quick Overview

Population
5,388
Unknown
Median Income
$41,293
Home Value
$100,400
Median Rent
$605
Median Age
35.90
Diversity Index
46.80
Moderate
Cost of Living
41.7
significantly below average
Unemployment
7.9%

About ZIP Code 38860

ZIP code 38860 in Egypt, Mississippi is a unknown area with a population of 5,388. The median household income is $41,293, which is This is 45% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $100,400, representing a price-to-income ratio of 2.4x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 41.7 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 35.90 years. Approximately 8.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Chickasaw, MS.

Population & Age

Total Population
5,388
Median Age
35.90
Male Population
2,530
47.0%
Female Population
2,858
53.0%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
46.80 Moderate
White
35.6%
Black or African American
63.6%
Hispanic or Latino
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.1%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
0.7%
Other Race
0.0%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$41,293
Mean Household Income
$52,879
Per Capita Income
$22,263
Below Poverty Line
26.1%

This is 45% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$100,400
Median Rent
$605
Total Housing Units
2,564
Occupied Units
2,146
Vacant Units
418
16.3% vacancy
Median Year Built
1976
Owner Occupied
64.2%
Renter Occupied
35.8%
Price-to-Income Ratio 2.4x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 64.2% Renter 35.8%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 80.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.1%
Graduate or Professional Degree 2.3%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
2,192
Employment Rate
92.1%
Unemployment Rate
7.9%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
91.4%
Carpool
3.5%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
3.7%

Cost of Living Index

41.7
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 38860 is 58.3% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Chickasaw

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
38851 Houston 8,802 $45,365
38850 Houlka 2,972 $52,807
39776 Woodland 1,529 $50,909

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 38860

ZIP code 38860 (Egypt, MS) has a total population of 5,388 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 35.90 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 38860 is $41,293 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 45% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 38860 is primarily located in Egypt, Mississippi (MS). It falls within Chickasaw County.

The median home value in ZIP code 38860 is $100,400, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $605.

The median age in ZIP code 38860 is 35.90 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.

ZIP code 38860 has a cost of living index of 41.68 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 38860, 8.05% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 2.26% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 38860 is 7.89%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 3.66% 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.