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Benton County
Ashland, MS
38603
38603 ZIP Code — Ashland, MS
Benton County, Mississippi
ZIP code 38603 is located in
Ashland ,
Mississippi ,
within Benton County .
It covers approximately 136.70 square miles and serves a population of
2,742 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 662 .
About ZIP code 38603
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $113,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $44,545. 51% 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 35 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 38603 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
2,742
Population density
20 / sq mi
State FIPS
28
County FIPS
009
Geography
Land area
136.70 sq mi
Water area
0.75 sq mi
Latitude
34.8208
Longitude
-89.1583
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
662
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
53.0%
58.4%
52.9%
$50k – $100k
37.2%
30.4%
28.4%
$100k – $200k
9.5%
10.2%
15.3%
Over $200k
0.3%
1.0%
3.4%
Demographics & statistics
$44,545
Median household income
$113,800
Median home value
15.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 545 19.9% 18 and over 2,197 80.1% 65 and over 696 25.4% Median age 51.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
19.2%
Group Count % White 2,059 74.9% Black or African American 527 19.2% Two or more races 121 4.4% Asian 30 1.1% Hispanic or Latino 8 0.3% Other race 5 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
53.0%
58.4%
52.9%
$50k – $100k
37.2%
30.4%
28.4%
$100k – $200k
9.5%
10.2%
15.3%
Over $200k
0.3%
1.0%
3.4%
Range % of households Under $10k 14.6% $10k–$15k 3.5% $15k–$25k 14.7% $25k–$35k 11.0% $35k–$50k 11.5% $50k–$75k 17.7% $75k–$100k 8.2% $100k–$150k 15.5% $150k–$200k 0.7% $200k+ 2.8% Median income $44,545
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $113,800 Median rent / month $790 Owner occupied 90.2% Renter occupied 9.8% Vacant 33.0% Single-family detached 76.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 22.4% Median rooms 5.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.17
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 7.5% 2000–2009 16.8% 1990–1999 6.5% 1980–1989 10.2% 1970–1979 22.2% 1960–1969 20.5% 1950–1959 6.6% 1940–1949 4.9% 1939 or earlier 4.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.8% 1 bedroom 2.7% 2 bedrooms 31.0% 3 bedrooms 52.5% 4 bedrooms 9.8% 5+ bedrooms 2.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.1% 1 vehicle 32.3% 2 vehicles 39.9% 3 or more 24.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 36.3% Electricity 43.0% Propane / LP gas 14.2% Fuel oil 1.3% Wood 4.1% No fuel used 1.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 392 32.8% Cohabiting couple 23 1.9% Male householder, no spouse 287 24.0% Female householder, no spouse 492 41.2% Households with children under 18 200 16.8% Households with seniors (65+) 511 42.8% Average household size 2.21
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 27.6% 31.6% Married 45.0% 32.8% Separated 1.0% 4.6% Widowed 6.0% 14.2% Divorced 20.4% 16.7%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
12.1%
Some college, no degree
23.3%
Graduate / professional
8.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 81.4% Bachelor's or higher 15.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 98 19.1% Kindergarten 63 12.3% Elementary school 185 36.1% High school 112 21.9% College / grad school 54 10.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.1%
Professional & management
10.9%
Transportation & utilities
10.5%
Public administration
9.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Finance & real estate
0.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 26.8% Service 19.4% Sales & office 22.9% Natural resources & construction 6.9% Production & transportation 24.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 81.3% Government 17.4% Self-employed 1.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 88.4% Carpool 6.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 3.0% Other means 2.6% Avg commute (minutes) 34.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
5.4%
Female-led households
12.8%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 51.4% Retirement income 26.0% Supplemental Security 5.9% Cash public assistance 3.4% Food stamps / SNAP 13.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.1% High blood pressure 44.8% High cholesterol 40.6% Diabetes 14.1% Heart disease 8.9% Stroke 4.7% Asthma 10.1% Arthritis 33.3% Kidney disease 3.8% Pulmonary disease 9.8% Cancer 7.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.4% Binge drinking 12.9% No physical activity 31.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.6% Depression 22.7% Fair or poor health 22.7% Poor mental health 15.1% Poor physical health 12.9% No health insurance 21.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.6% Visited dentist 52.7% Cholesterol screening 89.1% Teeth loss 20.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 211 9.6%
Disability % Any disability 21.8% Under 18 9.7% 18–64 years 15.3% 65 and over 46.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 52.1% Public insurance 54.9% No insurance 10.7% Uninsured under 19 7.6%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,575 93.9% Spanish 10 0.4% Other Indo-European 4 0.2% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 6 0.2%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,705 98.7% Born in same state 2,700 98.5% Born in different state 1,816 66.2% Foreign born 5 0.2% Naturalized citizen 37 1.3% Not a US citizen 19 51.4%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 456 16.6% Arab 355 12.9% Italian 281 10.2%
Ancestry Count % English 8 0.3% German 3 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 43.5% Internet access 77.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38603
What city is ZIP code 38603 in?
ZIP code 38603 is primarily assigned to Ashland, Mississippi.
What county is ZIP code 38603 in?
ZIP code 38603 falls within Benton County, Mississippi.
Does ZIP code 38603 have a large retiree population?
51% of households in ZIP code 38603 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 38603 mostly owner-occupied?
90% of occupied units in ZIP code 38603 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 38603 have an older population?
25% of residents in ZIP code 38603 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38603?
16% of residents in ZIP code 38603 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 38603 in?
ZIP code 38603 observes the CST timezone.
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