38673 ZIP Code — Taylor, MS

Lafayette County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38673 is located in Taylor, Mississippi, within Lafayette County. It covers approximately 28.97 square miles and serves a population of 1,142 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38673

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $267,300.

Median household income is $86,677. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (44%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 38673 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,142

population

28.97

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38673 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38673

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38673. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Taylor	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38965 Water Valley (9.1 mi) 38655 Oxford (10.3 mi) 38601 Abbeville (15.1 mi) 38620 Courtland (15.7 mi) 38675 Oxford (15.9 mi) 38949 Paris (16.8 mi) 38658 Pope (16.9 mi) 38606 Batesville (17.8 mi) 38948 Oakland (18.3 mi) 38619 Como (19.4 mi) 38666 Sardis (20 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,142
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	28.97 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	34.2694
Longitude	-89.6368
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	10.0%	46.1%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	65.4%	29.2%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	24.6%	18.9%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.8%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,142

Population

People per sq mi

48.2

Median age

$86,677

Median household income

$33,783

Per capita income

$267,300

Median home value

$1,125

Median monthly rent

99.1%

Home ownership

3.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

469

Housing units

46.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

158

45–54

139

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	253	22.2%
18 and over	889	77.8%
65 and over	165	14.4%
Median age	48.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 49.3%

Black or African American 33.2%

Two or more races 13%

Asian 4.6%

Group	Count	%
White	563	49.3%
Black or African American	379	33.2%
Two or more races	148	13%
Asian	52	4.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	10.0%	46.1%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	65.4%	29.2%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	24.6%	18.9%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.8%	3.4%

Under $10k 6.9%

$10k–$15k 0.4%

$15k–$25k 6.9%

$25k–$35k 2.6%

$35k–$50k 2.8%

$50k–$75k 7.3%

$75k–$100k 31.3%

$100k–$150k 31.3%

$150k–$200k 10.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.9%
$10k–$15k	0.4%
$15k–$25k	6.9%
$25k–$35k	2.6%
$35k–$50k	2.8%
$50k–$75k	7.3%
$75k–$100k	31.3%
$100k–$150k	31.3%
$150k–$200k	10.4%
Median income	$86,677

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.6%

$50k–$100k 2.4%

$100k–$150k 27.7%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k–$300k 16.8%

$300k–$500k 39.7%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$267,300
Median rent / month	$1,125
Owner occupied	99.1%
Renter occupied	0.9%
Vacant	2.1%
Single-family detached	68.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	31.9%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	52.9%
2000–2009	20.3%
1990–1999	15.0%
1980–1989	0.2%
1970–1979	9.1%
1960–1969	1.3%
1950–1959	1.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.2%
2 bedrooms	9.3%
3 bedrooms	72.3%
4 bedrooms	18.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.4%
1 vehicle	11.7%
2 vehicles	63.5%
3 or more	24.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.0%
Electricity	44.5%
Propane / LP gas	20.3%
Wood	2.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	220	47.5%
Cohabiting couple	1	0.2%
Male householder, no spouse	84	18.1%
Female householder, no spouse	158	34.1%
Households with children under 18	154	33.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	221	47.7%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.3%	41.1%
Married	56.8%	48.0%
Separated	0.4%	0.0%
Widowed	0.2%	5.4%
Divorced	22.3%	5.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 14.0%

HS graduate 30.4%

Some college, no degree 1.6%

Associate's degree 4.2%

Bachelor's degree 20.5%

Graduate / professional 26.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.9%
Bachelor's or higher	46.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	47	24.7%
Kindergarten	21	11.1%
Elementary school	47	24.7%
High school	5	2.6%
College / grad school	70	36.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 38.0%

Professional & management 24.9%

Retail trade 14.0%

Manufacturing 8.1%

Public administration 5.6%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.6%

Construction 2.3%

Transportation & utilities 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.3%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	36.4%
Natural resources & construction	5.9%
Production & transportation	14.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	55.7%
Government	42.3%
Self-employed	2.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.9%
Carpool	14.8%
Public transit	5.8%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.5

Poverty

All people 3.6%

Under 18 years 2.8%

18 and over 3.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.8%
Retirement income	37.4%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.3%
High blood pressure	43.0%
High cholesterol	32.6%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	5.6%
Cancer	5.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.1%
Binge drinking	12.6%
No physical activity	25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.8%
Depression	19.4%
Fair or poor health	18.2%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	16.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.9%
Visited dentist	59.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	15.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	51	5.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.7%
Under 18	0.8%
18–64 years	11.5%
65 and over	22.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.7%
Public insurance	24.1%
No insurance	7.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,049	91.9%
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)	1,090	95.4%
Born in same state	1,064	93.2%
Born in different state	923	80.8%
Foreign born	26	2.3%
Naturalized citizen	52	4.6%
Not a US citizen	52	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	242	21.2%
French	128	11.2%
Arab	106	9.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	14	1.2%
Dutch	3	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.5%
Internet access	69.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38673

What city is ZIP code 38673 in?

ZIP code 38673 is primarily assigned to Taylor, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38673 in?

ZIP code 38673 falls within Lafayette County, Mississippi.

Does ZIP code 38673 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 38673 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38673?

47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the population of ZIP code 38673?

ZIP code 38673 has an estimated population of 1,142 residents, with a density of 39 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 38673?

The median household income in ZIP code 38673 is $86,677, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 38673 in?

ZIP code 38673 observes the CST timezone.