38871 ZIP Code – Thaxton, Mississippi
38871 is a small ZIP code in Thaxton, Mississippi, part of Pontotoc County with a population of approximately 2,316 residents. The median household income is $73,409 — well above the Mississippi average and near the national average. Median home values of $126,400 are well below the national average, with 81.8% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $796 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 75% single-family (decreasing).
Unemployment stands at 2.3%, which is well below the U.S. rate. About 20.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. An estimated 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average. The population has a median age of 39.6, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 38627, 38841, 38863.
ZIP Code 38871 Data
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ZIP 38871 vs. Mississippi vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 38871 | MS Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,316 | 7,078 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $73k | $48k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $126k | $121k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $796 | $787 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 39.6 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.3% | 6.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 20.3% | 22.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 20.4% | 18.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 38627 – Etta
- 38841 – Ecru
- 38863 – Pontotoc
- 38864 – Randolph
- 38650 – Myrtle
- 38652 – New Albany
- 38655 – Oxford
- 38949 – Paris
- 38913 – Banner
- 38601 – Abbeville
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38627 | ETTA | 1,439 | $47,237 |
| 38841 | ECRU | 3,864 | $49,241 |
| 38863 | PONTOTOC | 18,465 | $54,641 |
| 38864 | RANDOLPH | 2,147 | $51,750 |
| 38650 | MYRTLE | 4,757 | $59,453 |