38650 ZIP Code — Myrtle, MS

Union County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38650 is located in Myrtle, Mississippi, within Union County. It covers approximately 78.84 square miles and serves a population of 4,757 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38650

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $164,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

The gap between median ($59,453) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 38650 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,757

population

78.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38650 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38650

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38650. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Myrtle	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38627 Etta (5.9 mi) 38652 New Albany (8.9 mi) 38633 Hickory Flat (9.7 mi) 38871 Thaxton (11.3 mi) 38610 Blue Mountain (11.7 mi) 38659 Potts Camp (13.5 mi) 38841 Ecru (15.7 mi) 38828 Blue Springs (16.3 mi) 38828 Blue Springs (16.3 mi) 38663 Ripley (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,757
Population density	60 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	145

Geography
Land area	78.84 sq mi
Water area	0.40 sq mi
Latitude	34.5137
Longitude	-89.1448
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	662

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.1%	53.3%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	28.5%	32.0%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	4.1%	11.0%	15.3%
Over $200k	13.2%	3.8%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

4,757

Population

People per sq mi

39.2

Median age

$59,453

Median household income

$29,385

Per capita income

$164,200

Median home value

$903

Median monthly rent

73.7%

Home ownership

10.8%

Poverty rate

0.3%

Unemployment

1,501

Housing units

13.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

108

Under 5

281

5–9

212

292

10–14

220

110

15–19

122

20–24

358

25–34

269

400

35–44

301

315

45–54

236

55–59

150

60–64

112

341

65–74

257

136

75–84

103

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,303	27.4%
18 and over	3,454	72.6%
65 and over	860	18.1%
Median age	39.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.7%

Black or African American 13.9%

Two or more races 2.7%

Asian 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	3,932	82.7%
Black or African American	660	13.9%
Two or more races	129	2.7%
Asian	36	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.1%	53.3%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	28.5%	32.0%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	4.1%	11.0%	15.3%
Over $200k	13.2%	3.8%	3.4%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 4.4%

$15k–$25k 5.1%

$25k–$35k 8.5%

$35k–$50k 19.1%

$50k–$75k 22.2%

$75k–$100k 16.6%

$100k–$150k 6.7%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k+ 12.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	4.4%
$15k–$25k	5.1%
$25k–$35k	8.5%
$35k–$50k	19.1%
$50k–$75k	22.2%
$75k–$100k	16.6%
$100k–$150k	6.7%
$150k–$200k	2.4%
$200k+	12.1%
Median income	$59,453

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.4%

$50k–$100k 17.8%

$100k–$150k 11.0%

$150k–$200k 21.8%

$200k–$300k 32.7%

$300k–$500k 0.8%

$500k–$1M 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$164,200
Median rent / month	$903
Owner occupied	73.7%
Renter occupied	26.3%
Vacant	16.4%
Single-family detached	69.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	26.5%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.4%
2000–2009	6.2%
1990–1999	26.6%
1980–1989	10.9%
1970–1979	26.5%
1960–1969	8.0%
1950–1959	5.0%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	7.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	0.5%
2 bedrooms	19.1%
3 bedrooms	47.1%
4 bedrooms	29.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.1%
1 vehicle	29.6%
2 vehicles	36.6%
3 or more	33.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	46.5%
Electricity	45.6%
Propane / LP gas	7.5%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	936	58.1%
Cohabiting couple	50	3.1%
Male householder, no spouse	219	13.6%
Female householder, no spouse	405	25.2%
Households with children under 18	614	38.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	580	36.0%
Average household size	2.95

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.2%	19.2%
Married	51.2%	49.8%
Separated	0.8%	0.7%
Widowed	1.4%	7.3%
Divorced	12.4%	23.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.0%

Some HS, no diploma 22.7%

HS graduate 30.4%

Some college, no degree 17.4%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 9.9%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	71.3%
Bachelor's or higher	13.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	1.4%
Kindergarten	26	2.2%
Elementary school	946	80.6%
High school	127	10.8%
College / grad school	57	4.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.3%

Construction 20.2%

Education & healthcare 18.2%

Transportation & utilities 8.1%

Other services 5.7%

Retail trade 5.3%

Professional & management 4.3%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Public administration 2.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.8%
Service	12.7%
Sales & office	11.2%
Natural resources & construction	21.1%
Production & transportation	33.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.0%
Government	7.5%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	97.9%
Carpool	0.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.1%
Work from home	1.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.0

Poverty

All people 10.8%

Under 18 years 16.5%

18 and over 8.7%

Married-couple families 1.0%

Female-led households 32.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.2%
Retirement income	26.2%
Supplemental Security	14.3%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.4%
High blood pressure	41.8%
High cholesterol	37.6%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	30.9%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.8%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	31.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	24.7%
Fair or poor health	22.5%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	20.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	48.2%
Cholesterol screening	86.4%
Teeth loss	20.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	231	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.1%
Under 18	15.7%
18–64 years	27.9%
65 and over	36.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.9%
Public insurance	41.3%
No insurance	9.7%
Uninsured under 19	5.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,568	96.0%
Spanish	3	0.1%
Other Indo-European	3	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,747	99.8%
Born in same state	4,747	99.8%
Born in different state	3,940	82.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	10	0.2%
Not a US citizen	10	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	534	11.2%
Italian	500	10.5%
French	320	6.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	74	1.6%
Norwegian	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.8%
Internet access	88.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38650

What city is ZIP code 38650 in?

ZIP code 38650 is primarily assigned to Myrtle, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38650 in?

ZIP code 38650 falls within Union County, Mississippi.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38650?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 38650 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 38650 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38650?

The median home value in ZIP code 38650 is $164,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 38650?

ZIP code 38650 has an estimated population of 4,757 residents, with a density of 60 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 38650 in?

ZIP code 38650 observes the CST timezone.