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Lee County
Shannon, MS
38868
38868 ZIP Code — Shannon, MS
Lee County, Mississippi
ZIP code 38868 is located in
Shannon ,
Mississippi ,
within Lee County .
It covers approximately 73.05 square miles and serves a population of
4,958 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 662 .
About ZIP code 38868
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 $112,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $44,429. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. 35% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 38868 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
4,958
Population density
68 / sq mi
State FIPS
28
County FIPS
081
Geography
Land area
73.05 sq mi
Water area
0.08 sq mi
Latitude
34.0970
Longitude
-88.7628
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
662
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
58.0%
47.0%
52.9%
$50k – $100k
29.2%
32.1%
28.4%
$100k – $200k
12.4%
17.1%
15.3%
Over $200k
0.4%
3.7%
3.4%
Demographics & statistics
$44,429
Median household income
$112,200
Median home value
19.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,292 26.1% 18 and over 3,666 73.9% 65 and over 833 16.8% Median age 36.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
37.5%
Group Count % White 2,869 56.4% Black or African American 1,905 37.5% Hispanic or Latino 127 2.5% Other race 118 2.3% Two or more races 66 1.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
58.0%
47.0%
52.9%
$50k – $100k
29.2%
32.1%
28.4%
$100k – $200k
12.4%
17.1%
15.3%
Over $200k
0.4%
3.7%
3.4%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.3% $10k–$15k 8.7% $15k–$25k 16.7% $25k–$35k 7.8% $35k–$50k 13.6% $50k–$75k 16.1% $75k–$100k 19.0% $100k–$150k 6.3% $150k–$200k 5.4% $200k+ 1.1% Median income $44,429
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $112,200 Median rent / month $747 Owner occupied 74.1% Renter occupied 25.9% Vacant 14.6% Single-family detached 61.0% Large apartment buildings 3.6% Mobile homes 33.0% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.50
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 8.4% 2000–2009 12.4% 1990–1999 22.7% 1980–1989 15.4% 1970–1979 19.0% 1960–1969 7.8% 1950–1959 7.7% 1940–1949 2.8% 1939 or earlier 3.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 5.0% 1 bedroom 2.1% 2 bedrooms 28.8% 3 bedrooms 45.4% 4 bedrooms 16.9% 5+ bedrooms 1.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.8% 1 vehicle 29.1% 2 vehicles 43.4% 3 or more 23.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 20.9% Electricity 65.2% Propane / LP gas 13.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 889 44.5% Cohabiting couple 101 5.1% Male householder, no spouse 327 16.4% Female householder, no spouse 679 34.0% Households with children under 18 565 28.3% Households with seniors (65+) 604 30.3% Average household size 2.48
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 35.3% 30.3% Married 55.0% 46.3% Separated 0.9% 0.7% Widowed 0.6% 13.2% Divorced 8.2% 9.5%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
12.1%
Some college, no degree
25.3%
Graduate / professional
6.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 86.1% Bachelor's or higher 19.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 119 9.6% Kindergarten 18 1.4% Elementary school 559 44.9% High school 265 21.3% College / grad school 283 22.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.5%
Professional & management
7.9%
Finance & real estate
5.4%
Transportation & utilities
3.7%
Public administration
3.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.1%
Agriculture & mining
1.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 27.1% Service 18.7% Sales & office 13.5% Natural resources & construction 9.2% Production & transportation 31.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 78.9% Government 14.6% Self-employed 6.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 91.0% Carpool 5.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 3.1% Other means 0.2% Avg commute (minutes) 24.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
7.0%
Female-led households
53.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 34.6% Retirement income 20.0% Supplemental Security 9.8% Cash public assistance 0.9% Food stamps / SNAP 9.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 41.9% High blood pressure 42.4% High cholesterol 35.2% Diabetes 13.0% Heart disease 6.6% Stroke 3.9% Asthma 10.5% Arthritis 28.6% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 7.4% Cancer 5.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.1% Binge drinking 13.4% No physical activity 30.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.3% Depression 21.7% Fair or poor health 20.7% Poor mental health 15.4% Poor physical health 11.5% No health insurance 20.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.7% Visited dentist 54.2% Cholesterol screening 88.4% Teeth loss 19.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 171 4.7%
Disability % Any disability 14.7% Under 18 1.0% 18–64 years 14.4% 65 and over 36.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 60.0% Public insurance 38.5% No insurance 10.7% Uninsured under 19 3.1%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 4,472 90.2% Spanish 43 1.0% Other Indo-European 16 0.4% Asian & Pacific Islander 27 0.6% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 4,925 99.3% Born in same state 4,925 99.3% Born in different state 4,291 86.5% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 33 0.7% Not a US citizen 17 51.5%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 514 10.4% French 395 8%
Ancestry Count % Arab 307 6.2% English 18 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.3% Internet access 87.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38868
What city is ZIP code 38868 in?
ZIP code 38868 is primarily assigned to Shannon, Mississippi.
What county is ZIP code 38868 in?
ZIP code 38868 falls within Lee County, Mississippi.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38868?
23% of residents in ZIP code 38868 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38868?
The median home value in ZIP code 38868 is $112,200.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 38868?
The median household income in ZIP code 38868 is $44,429, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 38868?
ZIP code 38868 has an estimated population of 4,958 residents, with a density of 68 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 38868 in?
ZIP code 38868 observes the CST timezone.
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