ZIP Code 38873, Mississippi
ZIP Code 38873 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 38873 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Prentiss County / Tishomingo County, Mississippi. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,383. The land area covers 92.90 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,383 | ±476 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 49.1 yrs | ±7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,212 | ±177 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,443 | ±191 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,212 | ±177 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 231 | ±110 |
| Median Home Value | $101,600 | ±$21,173 |
| Median Gross Rent | $497 | ±$116 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $54,107 | ±$20,758 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,618 | ±$5,805 |
| Poverty Rate | 15.5% | ±4.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 370 | ±139 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.5% | ±0.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,318 | ±321 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 69.1% | ±5.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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COUNTY OF PRENTISS
GUS Population: 25,489 (2024)
ID: 107398
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHANCERY CLERK
PO BOX 477, BOONEVILLE MS 38829-0477
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Belmont, MS | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Burnsville, MS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Booneville, MS | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Iuka, MS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Iuka, MS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Marietta, MS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | New Site, MS | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Tishomingo, MS | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 05-12 | TISHOMINGO, MS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-13 | Iuka, MS |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Northeast Mississippi Community College
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College | 17.7 mi away | 101 Cunningham Blvd, Booneville, MS, 38829 |
6627287751
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TISHOMINGO LIBRARY
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Library | 2.9 mi away | HIGHWAY 25 MAIN STREET, TISHOMINGO, MS, 38873 |
(662) 438-7640
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Corinth Academy of Cosmetology
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College Vocational | 24.1 mi away | 509 Cruise St, Corinth, MS, 38834 |
6622869200102
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IUKA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.8 mi away | 204 NORTH MAIN STREET, IUKA, MS, 38852 |
(662) 423-6300
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BELMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.0 mi away | 102 SOUTH THIRD STREET, BELMONT, MS, 38827 |
(662) 454-7841
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BURNSVILLE LIBRARY
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Library | 12.5 mi away | 7 NORMAN AVENUE, BURNSVILLE, MS, 38833 |
(662) 427-9258
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MARIETTA LIBRARY
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Library | 16.6 mi away | 398 HIGHWAY 371, MARIETTA, MS, 38856 |
(662) 728-9320
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RED BAY - WEATHERFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.7 mi away | 307 4TH AVENUE SOUTH, RED BAY, AL, 35582 |
(256) 356-9255
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CHEROKEE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.1 mi away | 118 CHURCH STREET, CHEROKEE, AL, 35616 |
(256) 359-4384
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RIENZI LIBRARY
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Library | 17.4 mi away | 5 SCHOOL STREET, RIENZI, MS, 38865 |
(662) 462-5015
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at IUKA, MS US, located 7.5 miles from ZCTA5 38873. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49.4° | 27.8° | 38.6° | 5.16" | — |
| February | 54.2° | 30.6° | 42.4° | 5.51" | — |
| March | 62.9° | 37.2° | 50.0° | 5.92" | — |
| April | 72.0° | 45.5° | 58.7° | 5.48" | — |
| May | 79.1° | 55.2° | 67.1° | 5.39" | — |
| June | 85.7° | 63.4° | 74.5° | 4.33" | — |
| July | 88.4° | 67.1° | 77.8° | 5.00" | — |
| August | 88.3° | 65.9° | 77.1° | 5.21" | — |
| September | 84.1° | 58.8° | 71.5° | 5.28" | — |
| October | 73.5° | 46.2° | 59.8° | 3.79" | — |
| November | 62.0° | 36.0° | 49.0° | 4.51" | — |
| December | 52.1° | 31.2° | 41.6° | 6.73" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paden village | Village | 0.6 mi | — |
| Tishomingo town | Town | 2.2 mi | — |
| Dennis CDP | CDP | 7.4 mi | — |
| Iuka city | City | 10.3 mi | — |
| Belmont town | Town | 11.3 mi | — |
| New Site CDP | CDP | 12.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 38873. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.