38601 ZIP Code — Abbeville, MS

Lafayette County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38601 is located in Abbeville, Mississippi, within Lafayette County. It covers approximately 87.84 square miles and serves a population of 2,303 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38601

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 $224,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($38,681) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 56% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 38601 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,303

population

87.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38601 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38601

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38601. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Abbeville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38655 Oxford (8.5 mi) 38685 Waterford (10.9 mi) 38659 Potts Camp (13.9 mi) 38673 Taylor (15.1 mi) 38619 Como (18.3 mi) 38675 Oxford (18.7 mi) 38627 Etta (19.1 mi) 38871 Thaxton (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,303
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	87.84 sq mi
Water area	8.89 sq mi
Latitude	34.4671
Longitude	-89.5261
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	662

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.5%	46.1%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	15.0%	29.2%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	18.4%	18.9%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.1%	5.8%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,303

Population

People per sq mi

36.9

Median age

$38,681

Median household income

$24,751

Per capita income

$224,600

Median home value

$825

Median monthly rent

85.2%

Home ownership

10.9%

Poverty rate

1.9%

Unemployment

1,006

Housing units

17.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

101

20–24

104

160

25–34

165

174

35–44

179

45–54

142

55–59

147

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	485	21.1%
18 and over	1,818	78.9%
65 and over	380	16.5%
Median age	36.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 64.7%

Black or African American 32%

Two or more races 2.1%

Asian 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,491	64.7%
Black or African American	736	32%
Two or more races	49	2.1%
Asian	27	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.5%	46.1%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	15.0%	29.2%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	18.4%	18.9%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.1%	5.8%	3.4%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 23.1%

$25k–$35k 19.0%

$35k–$50k 7.6%

$50k–$75k 14.0%

$75k–$100k 2.2%

$100k–$150k 9.4%

$150k–$200k 18.7%

$200k+ 0.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	23.1%
$25k–$35k	19.0%
$35k–$50k	7.6%
$50k–$75k	14.0%
$75k–$100k	2.2%
$100k–$150k	9.4%
$150k–$200k	18.7%
$200k+	0.5%
Median income	$38,681

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.5%

$50k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 9.2%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

$200k–$300k 24.2%

$300k–$500k 21.2%

$500k–$1M 9.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$224,600
Median rent / month	$825
Owner occupied	85.2%
Renter occupied	14.8%
Vacant	31.8%
Single-family detached	75.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.6%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.72

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.3%
2010–2019	21.0%
2000–2009	11.6%
1990–1999	21.3%
1980–1989	11.8%
1970–1979	16.4%
1960–1969	3.4%
1950–1959	2.8%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	9.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.1%
2 bedrooms	14.2%
3 bedrooms	66.2%
4 bedrooms	12.7%
5+ bedrooms	6.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	15.9%
2 vehicles	36.0%
3 or more	44.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	48.1%
Propane / LP gas	31.2%
Wood	20.6%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	360	47.2%
Cohabiting couple	11	1.4%
Male householder, no spouse	152	19.9%
Female householder, no spouse	240	31.5%
Households with children under 18	202	26.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	317	41.5%
Average household size	3.02

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.4%	37.0%
Married	43.0%	39.1%
Separated	0.0%	1.1%
Widowed	15.0%	5.4%
Divorced	11.6%	17.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.4%

HS graduate 44.4%

Some college, no degree 21.9%

Associate's degree 11.1%

Bachelor's degree 12.8%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.6%
Bachelor's or higher	17.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	30	4.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	265	42.2%
High school	153	24.4%
College / grad school	180	28.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.7%

Retail trade 23.1%

Transportation & utilities 12.5%

Manufacturing 9.6%

Construction 7.1%

Professional & management 5.7%

Other services 5.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.3%

Public administration 1.5%

Finance & real estate 1.0%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.0%
Service	13.2%
Sales & office	32.0%
Natural resources & construction	10.8%
Production & transportation	11.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.2%
Government	15.3%
Self-employed	8.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.8%
Carpool	1.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.8

Poverty

All people 10.9%

Under 18 years 26.8%

18 and over 6.7%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 21.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.6%
Retirement income	19.0%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.2%
High blood pressure	45.6%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	14.9%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	31.0%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.7%
Binge drinking	12.1%
No physical activity	29.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.0%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	22.3%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	19.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.4%
Visited dentist	54.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	18.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	159	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.9%
Under 18	3.1%
18–64 years	14.0%
65 and over	26.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.1%
Public insurance	35.0%
No insurance	19.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,235	97.0%
Spanish	18	0.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	18	0.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,223	96.5%
Born in same state	2,223	96.5%
Born in different state	1,660	72.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	80	3.5%
Not a US citizen	62	77.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	207	9%
French	190	8.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	137	5.9%
English	60	2.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.1%
Internet access	78.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38601

What city is ZIP code 38601 in?

ZIP code 38601 is primarily assigned to Abbeville, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38601 in?

ZIP code 38601 falls within Lafayette County, Mississippi.

Does ZIP code 38601 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 38601 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 38601 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 38601 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 38601?

Health data for ZIP code 38601 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 38601?

The median household income in ZIP code 38601 is $38,681, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 38601 in?

ZIP code 38601 observes the CST timezone.