ZIP Code 38871 -- Thaxton, MS

Pontotoc | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 1.5x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
  • 81.83% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
2,337
Unknown
Median Income
$63,906
Home Value
$97,800
Median Rent
$649
Median Age
39.70
Diversity Index
21.70
Low
Cost of Living
42.6
significantly below average
Unemployment
2.4%

About ZIP Code 38871

ZIP code 38871 in Thaxton, Mississippi is a unknown area with a population of 2,337. The median household income is $63,906, which is This is 15% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $97,800, representing a price-to-income ratio of 1.5x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 42.6 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 39.70 years. Approximately 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Pontotoc, MS.

Population & Age

Total Population
2,337
Median Age
39.70
Male Population
1,360
58.2%
Female Population
977
41.8%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
21.70 Low
White
88.4%
Black or African American
9.6%
Hispanic or Latino
0.5%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
1.5%
Other Race
0.5%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$63,906
Mean Household Income
$65,468
Per Capita Income
$26,668
Below Poverty Line
22.6%

This is 15% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$97,800
Median Rent
$649
Total Housing Units
1,141
Occupied Units
941
Vacant Units
200
17.5% vacancy
Median Year Built
1989
Owner Occupied
81.8%
Renter Occupied
18.2%
Price-to-Income Ratio 1.5x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 81.8% Renter 18.2%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 68.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree 3.2%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
1,052
Employment Rate
97.6%
Unemployment Rate
2.4%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
85.8%
Carpool
12.6%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
0.6%

Cost of Living Index

42.6
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 38871 is 57.4% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Other ZIP Codes in Pontotoc

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
38863 Pontotoc 19,046 $49,528
38841 Ecru 3,963 $54,007
38864 Sarepta 2,100 $54,130
38869 Sherman 259 $62,955

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 38871

ZIP code 38871 (Thaxton, MS) has a total population of 2,337 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 39.70 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 38871 is $63,906 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 15% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 38871 is primarily located in Thaxton, Mississippi (MS). It falls within Pontotoc County.

The median home value in ZIP code 38871 is $97,800, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $649.

The median age in ZIP code 38871 is 39.70 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 38871 has a cost of living index of 42.59 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 38871, 15.34% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 3.15% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 38871 is 2.38%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 0.59% 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.