38869 ZIP Code — Sherman, MS

Pontotoc County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38869 is located in Sherman, Mississippi, within Pontotoc County. It covers approximately 1.05 square miles and serves a population of 295 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38869

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $218,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.

Median household income is $60,000. 49% 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 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 32%.

Overall, ZIP code 38869 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

295

population

1.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38869 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38869

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38869. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sherman	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	295
Population density	281 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	1.05 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	34.3540
Longitude	-88.8428
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	64.5%	51.4%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	23.2%	33.0%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	7.1%	13.7%	15.3%
Over $200k	5.2%	1.9%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

295

Population

281

People per sq mi

51.5

Median age

$60,000

Median household income

$41,417

Per capita income

$218,200

Median home value

$725

Median monthly rent

55.7%

Home ownership

12.5%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

Housing units

17.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	45	15.3%
18 and over	250	84.7%
65 and over	77	26.1%
Median age	51.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.5%

Black or African American 5.8%

Two or more races 3.7%

Group	Count	%
White	267	90.5%
Black or African American	17	5.8%
Two or more races	11	3.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.5%	51.4%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	23.2%	33.0%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	7.1%	13.7%	15.3%
Over $200k	5.2%	1.9%	3.4%

$10k–$15k 7.4%

$15k–$25k 3.3%

$25k–$35k 12.3%

$35k–$50k 20.5%

$50k–$75k 23.0%

$75k–$100k 9.0%

$100k–$150k 13.9%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k+ 8.2%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	7.4%
$15k–$25k	3.3%
$25k–$35k	12.3%
$35k–$50k	20.5%
$50k–$75k	23.0%
$75k–$100k	9.0%
$100k–$150k	13.9%
$150k–$200k	2.5%
$200k+	8.2%
Median income	$60,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.4%

$50k–$100k 19.1%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k–$300k 38.2%

$300k–$500k 17.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$218,200
Median rent / month	$725
Owner occupied	55.7%
Renter occupied	44.3%
Vacant	11.6%
Single-family detached	76.8%
Large apartment buildings	8.7%
Mobile homes	8.0%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	9.4%
1990–1999	13.0%
1980–1989	14.5%
1970–1979	6.5%
1960–1969	27.5%
1950–1959	8.7%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	18.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	8.7%
1 bedroom	1.4%
2 bedrooms	21.0%
3 bedrooms	58.7%
4 bedrooms	5.8%
5+ bedrooms	4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	40.2%
2 vehicles	39.3%
3 or more	20.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	76.2%
Electricity	23.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	62	50.8%
Cohabiting couple	5	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	24	19.7%
Female householder, no spouse	31	25.4%
Households with children under 18	34	27.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	51	41.8%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	10.3%	10.5%
Married	53.2%	51.6%
Separated	0.0%	7.3%
Widowed	4.0%	21.0%
Divorced	32.5%	9.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 22.0%

HS graduate 27.8%

Some college, no degree 23.8%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 12.3%

Graduate / professional 5.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.1%
Bachelor's or higher	17.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	2	5.0%
Elementary school	23	57.5%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	15	37.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.0%

Construction 16.2%

Other services 13.5%

Education & healthcare 11.5%

Professional & management 6.8%

Wholesale trade 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Public administration 5.4%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Retail trade 3.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.6%
Service	15.5%
Sales & office	16.9%
Natural resources & construction	12.8%
Production & transportation	31.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.8%
Government	10.8%
Self-employed	7.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.1%
Carpool	12.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.2

Poverty

All people 12.5%

Under 18 years 40.0%

18 and over 7.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 34.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.2%
Retirement income	31.1%
Supplemental Security	10.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.1%
High blood pressure	39.8%
High cholesterol	37.3%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	30.0%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	25.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	17.4%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	16.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	60.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	13.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	29	11.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	31.9%
Under 18	13.3%
18–64 years	24.9%
65 and over	58.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.7%
Public insurance	48.5%
No insurance	13.2%
Uninsured under 19	4.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	275	93.2%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	295	100.0%
Born in same state	293	99.3%
Born in different state	216	73.2%
Foreign born	2	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	91	30.8%
French	58	19.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	17	5.8%
Dutch	7	2.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.4%
Internet access	80.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38869

What city is ZIP code 38869 in?

ZIP code 38869 is primarily assigned to Sherman, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38869 in?

ZIP code 38869 falls within Pontotoc County, Mississippi.

Does ZIP code 38869 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 38869 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 38869 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 38869 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 38869 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 38869 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 38869?

ZIP code 38869 has an estimated population of 295 residents, with a density of 280 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 38869 in?

ZIP code 38869 observes the CST timezone.