38859 ZIP Code – New Site, Mississippi
38859 is a small ZIP code in New Site, Mississippi, part of Prentiss County with a population of approximately 702 residents. The median household income is $87,796 — well above the Mississippi average and above the national average. The median home value of $88,400 is well below the national average, with 93.1% owner-occupied housing (increasing). Housing consists of 70% single-family (decreasing).
At 4.7%, the unemployment rate is near the national figure. The poverty rate of 1.3% is well below the U.S. average. 5.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 47.0, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 38856, 38838, 38827.
ZIP Code 38859 Data
Population
702
Median Household Income
$87,796
Median Home Value
$88,400
Median Rent
Not provided
Median Age
47.0
Unemployment Rate
4.7%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
5.7%
County
Prentiss County
State
Mississippi
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ZIP 38859 vs. Mississippi vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 38859 | MS Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 702 | 7,078 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $87k | $48k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $88k | $121k | $258k |
| Median Rent | — | $787 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 47.0 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% | 6.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 1.3% | 22.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 5.7% | 18.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 38856 – Marietta
- 38838 – Dennis
- 38827 – Belmont
- 38847 – Golden
- 38873 – Tishomingo
- 38829 – Booneville
- 38824 – Baldwyn
- 38855 – Mantachie
- 35582 – Red Bay
- 38843 – Fulton
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38856 | MARIETTA | 1,577 | $70,625 |
| 38838 | DENNIS | 1,225 | Not provided |
| 38827 | BELMONT | 3,534 | $44,259 |
| 38847 | GOLDEN | 3,997 | $55,207 |
| 38873 | TISHOMINGO | 2,691 | $57,632 |