38851 ZIP Code – Houston, Mississippi
ZIP code 38851 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Houston, Mississippi, within Chickasaw County with a population of approximately 9,475 residents. At $39,544, the median household income here runs below the Mississippi average and well below the U.S. average. The median home value of $98,300 is well below the national average, with 72.7% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $754 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 74% single-family (increasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 3.4%, below the national average. The poverty rate is 22.6%, well above the national average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 16.3%, below the national average. The population has a median age of 41.5, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 39776, 38850, 38860.
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ZIP 38851 vs. Mississippi vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 38851 | MS Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,475 | 7,078 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $39k | $48k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $98k | $121k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $754 | $787 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% | 6.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 22.6% | 22.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 16.3% | 18.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 39776 – Woodland
- 38850 – Houlka
- 38860 – Okolona
- 38878 – Vardaman
- 39756 – Prairie
- 39751 – Mantee
- 39741 – Cedarbluff
- 38839 – Derma
- 38951 – Pittsboro
- 38868 – Shannon
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39776 | WOODLAND | 1,176 | $49,688 |
| 38850 | HOULKA | 2,800 | $38,152 |
| 38860 | OKOLONA | 6,056 | $44,759 |
| 38878 | VARDAMAN | 2,563 | $45,275 |
| 39756 | PRAIRIE | 1,924 | $48,048 |