38871 ZIP Code — Thaxton, MS

Pontotoc County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38871 is located in Thaxton, Mississippi, within Pontotoc County. It covers approximately 55.27 square miles and serves a population of 2,316 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38871

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $126,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,409.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

2,316
population
55.27
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
38871 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 38871

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38871. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Thaxton Acceptable
Thaxton Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
38627 Etta (5.6 mi) 38650 Myrtle (11.3 mi) 38675 Oxford (12.5 mi) 38863 Pontotoc (13.1 mi) 38841 Ecru (13.6 mi) 38864 Randolph (14.1 mi) 38949 Paris (14.4 mi) 38652 New Albany (15.1 mi) 38655 Oxford (16.1 mi) 38828 Blue Springs (19.2 mi) 38828 Blue Springs (19.2 mi) 38659 Potts Camp (19.4 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 2,316
Population density 42 / sq mi
State FIPS 28
County FIPS 115
Geography
Land area 55.27 sq mi
Water area 0.46 sq mi
Latitude 34.3575
Longitude -89.2014
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 43.7% 51.4% 52.9%
$50k – $100k 32.2% 33.0% 28.4%
$100k – $200k 19.2% 13.7% 15.3%
Over $200k 4.9% 1.9% 3.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,316
Population
42
People per sq mi
35.8
Median age
$73,409
Median household income
$27,038
Per capita income
$126,400
Median home value
$796
Median monthly rent
84.7%
Home ownership
11.7%
Poverty rate
1.4%
Unemployment
824
Housing units
24.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
35
Under 5
35
90
5–9
92
135
10–14
138
75
15–19
77
50
20–24
50
167
25–34
170
170
35–44
173
117
45–54
120
87
55–59
88
76
60–64
77
108
65–74
111
33
75–84
34
4
85+
4
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1860326.0%
18 and over1,71374.0%
65 and over29412.7%
Median age35.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.8%
Two or more races 4%
Black or African American 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Other race 0.4%
GroupCount%
White2,16092.8%
Two or more races934%
Black or African American542.3%
Hispanic or Latino110.5%
Other race90.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 43.7% 51.4% 52.9%
$50k – $100k 32.2% 33.0% 28.4%
$100k – $200k 19.2% 13.7% 15.3%
Over $200k 4.9% 1.9% 3.4%
Under $10k 1.6%
$10k–$15k 1.2%
$15k–$25k 9.2%
$25k–$35k 11.5%
$35k–$50k 14.3%
$50k–$75k 13.2%
$75k–$100k 32.5%
$100k–$150k 11.1%
$150k–$200k 3.4%
$200k+ 2.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.6%
$10k–$15k1.2%
$15k–$25k9.2%
$25k–$35k11.5%
$35k–$50k14.3%
$50k–$75k13.2%
$75k–$100k32.5%
$100k–$150k11.1%
$150k–$200k3.4%
$200k+2.2%
Median income$73,409

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.0%
$50k–$100k 29.2%
$100k–$150k 15.8%
$150k–$200k 6.0%
$200k–$300k 23.3%
$300k–$500k 7.0%
$500k–$1M 2.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$126,400
Median rent / month$796
Owner occupied84.7%
Renter occupied15.3%
Vacant12.9%
Single-family detached75.8%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes24.2%
Median rooms5.9
Avg household size (owned)2.79

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201912.9%
2000–20099.6%
1990–199923.4%
1980–198912.7%
1970–197915.2%
1960–196911.8%
1950–19593.3%
1940–19490.2%
1939 or earlier10.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.6%
1 bedroom0.7%
2 bedrooms22.9%
3 bedrooms53.8%
4 bedrooms19.0%
5+ bedrooms2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.1%
1 vehicle8.8%
2 vehicles34.3%
3 or more56.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas42.1%
Electricity49.0%
Propane / LP gas8.5%
Wood0.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family62875.8%
Cohabiting couple81.0%
Male householder, no spouse8510.3%
Female householder, no spouse10712.9%
Households with children under 1833440.3%
Households with seniors (65+)20524.8%
Average household size2.80

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married19.2%19.6%
Married73.7%71.5%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed4.1%6.4%
Divorced3.0%2.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.0%
Some HS, no diploma 18.4%
HS graduate 22.3%
Some college, no degree 15.3%
Associate's degree 11.8%
Bachelor's degree 17.3%
Graduate / professional 6.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher73.6%
Bachelor's or higher24.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool396.0%
Kindergarten264.0%
Elementary school39059.9%
High school10716.4%
College / grad school8913.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.3%
Manufacturing 17.7%
Other services 12.0%
Retail trade 11.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.7%
Professional & management 4.6%
Finance & real estate 3.2%
Transportation & utilities 2.5%
Agriculture & mining 2.3%
Public administration 2.0%
Information 1.6%
Construction 1.5%
Wholesale trade 1.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts40.1%
Service15.6%
Sales & office15.6%
Natural resources & construction14.0%
Production & transportation14.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector68.9%
Government27.5%
Self-employed3.6%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone84.0%
Carpool15.5%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home0.5%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)36.3

Poverty

All people 11.7%
Under 18 years 16.9%
18 and over 9.9%
Married-couple families 7.2%
Female-led households 16.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security28.4%
Retirement income15.9%
Supplemental Security4.2%
Cash public assistance3.5%
Food stamps / SNAP10.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.6%
High blood pressure38.8%
High cholesterol37.5%
Diabetes11.2%
Heart disease7.4%
Stroke3.5%
Asthma9.4%
Arthritis29.5%
Kidney disease3.0%
Pulmonary disease8.0%
Cancer6.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.7%
Binge drinking14.7%
No physical activity26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.2%
Depression23.1%
Fair or poor health18.1%
Poor mental health15.0%
Poor physical health11.0%
No health insurance17.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.8%
Visited dentist58.3%
Cholesterol screening88.3%
Teeth loss15.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1156.7%
Disability%
Any disability20.8%
Under 186.8%
18–64 years16.2%
65 and over71.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance76.2%
Public insurance34.5%
No insurance3.9%
Uninsured under 192.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,24697.0%
Spanish20.1%
Other Indo-European20.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,30799.6%
Born in same state2,30399.4%
Born in different state1,89581.8%
Foreign born40.2%
Naturalized citizen90.4%
Not a US citizen9100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French35615.4%
Arab2299.9%
Italian1918.2%
AncestryCount%
German200.9%
Polish20.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access35.8%
Internet access93.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38871

What city is ZIP code 38871 in?

ZIP code 38871 is primarily assigned to Thaxton, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38871 in?

ZIP code 38871 falls within Pontotoc County, Mississippi.

Is ZIP code 38871 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 38871 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38871?

The median home value in ZIP code 38871 is $126,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 38871?

ZIP code 38871 has an estimated population of 2,316 residents, with a density of 42 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 38871?

The median household income in ZIP code 38871 is $73,409, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 38871 in?

ZIP code 38871 observes the CST timezone.

Need the complete ZIP code database? Download all 42,000+ US ZIP codes — Excel, CSV, or Access. Includes lat/lng, county FIPS & timezone.
Download database →