38868 ZIP Code – Shannon, Mississippi
ZIP code 38868 is a small ZIP code located in Shannon, Mississippi, within Lee County with a population of approximately 4,958 residents. The median household income is $44,429 — near the Mississippi average and below the national average. Median home values of $112,200 are well below the national average, with 74.0% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $747 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 69% single-family (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 6.5%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 22.2% is well above the U.S. average. An estimated 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average. Residents have a median age of 38.3, near the U.S. median. Nearby ZIP codes include 38879, 38801, 38862.
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ZIP 38868 vs. Mississippi vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 38868 | MS Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,958 | 7,078 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $44k | $48k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $112k | $121k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $747 | $787 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.3 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.5% | 6.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 22.2% | 22.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.9% | 18.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 38879 – Verona
- 38801 – Tupelo
- 38862 – Plantersville
- 38860 – Okolona
- 38804 – Tupelo
- 38858 – Nettleton
- 38826 – Belden
- 38857 – Mooreville
- 38869 – Sherman
- 38866 – Saltillo
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38879 | VERONA | 56 | Not provided |
| 38801 | TUPELO | 29,680 | $60,141 |
| 38862 | PLANTERSVILLE | 2,444 | $56,964 |
| 38860 | OKOLONA | 6,056 | $44,759 |
| 38804 | TUPELO | 16,824 | $61,070 |