38826 ZIP Code — Belden, MS
Lee County, Mississippi
ZIP code 38826 is located in Belden, Mississippi, within Lee County. It covers approximately 30.69 square miles and serves a population of 5,332 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.
About ZIP code 38826
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $213,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
Median household income is $79,696.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
5,332
population
30.69
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
38826 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 38826
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38826. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Belden | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
38801 Tupelo (6.9 mi)
38841 Ecru (7.6 mi)
38828 Blue Springs (9.4 mi)
38828 Blue Springs (9.4 mi)
38804 Tupelo (9.8 mi)
38866 Saltillo (11.1 mi)
38863 Pontotoc (12 mi)
38849 Guntown (12.6 mi)
38868 Shannon (14.5 mi)
38857 Mooreville (14.8 mi)
38862 Plantersville (15.4 mi)
38652 New Albany (15.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 5,332 |
| Population density | 174 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 28 |
| County FIPS | 081 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 30.69 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.64 sq mi |
| Latitude | 34.2970 |
| Longitude | -88.8420 |
| 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 | 35.3% | 47.0% | 52.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.5% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.3% | 17.1% | 15.3% |
| Over $200k | 3.9% | 3.7% | 3.4% |
Demographics & statistics
5,332
Population
174
People per sq mi
36.0
Median age
$79,696
Median household income
$41,785
Per capita income
$213,000
Median home value
$955
Median monthly rent
62.7%
Home ownership
9.4%
Poverty rate
6.3%
Unemployment
1,747
Housing units
43.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
176
Under 5
193
228
5–9
249
196
10–14
215
127
15–19
140
82
20–24
89
407
25–34
445
367
35–44
403
308
45–54
338
99
55–59
109
193
60–64
211
229
65–74
251
123
75–84
134
10
85+
10
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,455 | 27.3% |
| 18 and over | 3,877 | 72.7% |
| 65 and over | 757 | 14.2% |
| Median age | 36.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
62.2%
Black or African American
21.5%
Hispanic or Latino
5.4%
Other race
4.7%
Two or more races
3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
2.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,507 | 62.2% |
| Black or African American | 1,210 | 21.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 303 | 5.4% |
| Other race | 264 | 4.7% |
| Two or more races | 185 | 3.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 166 | 2.9% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.3% | 47.0% | 52.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.5% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.3% | 17.1% | 15.3% |
| Over $200k | 3.9% | 3.7% | 3.4% |
Under $10k
4.5%
$10k–$15k
5.2%
$15k–$25k
6.8%
$25k–$35k
5.9%
$35k–$50k
11.1%
$50k–$75k
12.6%
$75k–$100k
11.6%
$100k–$150k
24.8%
$150k–$200k
9.3%
$200k+
8.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.3% |
| $200k+ | 8.4% |
| Median income | $79,696 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.9%
$50k–$100k
10.8%
$100k–$150k
16.0%
$150k–$200k
13.3%
$200k–$300k
22.3%
$300k–$500k
26.6%
$500k–$1M
3.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $213,000 |
| Median rent / month | $955 |
| Owner occupied | 62.7% |
| Renter occupied | 37.3% |
| Vacant | 12.5% |
| Single-family detached | 66.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 13.9% |
| Mobile homes | 7.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.59 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 17.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 23.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.2% |
| 3 or more | 33.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 38.2% |
| Electricity | 53.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 8.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,195 | 52.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 18 | 0.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 355 | 15.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 700 | 30.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 699 | 30.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 643 | 28.4% |
| Average household size | 2.35 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 21.4% | 26.2% |
| Married | 67.7% | 55.7% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 8.0% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 9.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.6%
Some HS, no diploma
3.3%
HS graduate
16.9%
Some college, no degree
19.3%
Associate's degree
14.1%
Bachelor's degree
32.3%
Graduate / professional
11.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 43.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 81 | 6.0% |
| Kindergarten | 102 | 7.6% |
| Elementary school | 739 | 55.1% |
| High school | 238 | 17.7% |
| College / grad school | 181 | 13.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
34.2%
Manufacturing
25.0%
Professional & management
9.9%
Finance & real estate
6.3%
Retail trade
5.3%
Transportation & utilities
4.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.7%
Wholesale trade
3.6%
Other services
3.2%
Construction
2.2%
Information
1.1%
Public administration
1.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 48.4% |
| Service | 10.3% |
| Sales & office | 15.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.4% |
| Production & transportation | 19.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.6% |
| Government | 11.5% |
| Self-employed | 5.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 87.5% |
| Carpool | 6.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 5.2% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.8 |
Poverty
All people
9.4%
Under 18 years
11.2%
18 and over
8.7%
Married-couple families
1.3%
Female-led households
23.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.9% |
| Retirement income | 18.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.0% |
| High blood pressure | 39.2% |
| High cholesterol | 36.9% |
| Diabetes | 10.9% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 27.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.0% |
| Binge drinking | 14.1% |
| No physical activity | 23.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.0% |
| Depression | 20.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.2% |
| Poor mental health | 13.4% |
| Poor physical health | 9.4% |
| No health insurance | 14.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.4% |
| Visited dentist | 63.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.9% |
| Teeth loss | 12.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 344 | 8.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.5% |
| Under 18 | 2.2% |
| 18–64 years | 9.9% |
| 65 and over | 43.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.4% |
| Public insurance | 29.6% |
| No insurance | 8.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 13.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 4,963 | 93.1% |
| 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) | 5,138 | 96.4% |
| Born in same state | 5,072 | 95.1% |
| Born in different state | 3,669 | 68.8% |
| Foreign born | 66 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 194 | 3.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 7 | 3.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 734 | 13.8% |
| Arab | 521 | 9.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 196 | 3.7% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.5% |
| Internet access | 93.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38826
What city is ZIP code 38826 in?
ZIP code 38826 is primarily assigned to Belden, Mississippi.
What county is ZIP code 38826 in?
ZIP code 38826 falls within Lee County, Mississippi.
What is the population of ZIP code 38826?
ZIP code 38826 has an estimated population of 5,332 residents, with a density of 174 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38826?
The median home value in ZIP code 38826 is $213,000.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 38826?
The median household income in ZIP code 38826 is $79,696, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 38826 in?
ZIP code 38826 observes the CST timezone.