38914 ZIP Code — Big Creek, MS

Calhoun County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38914 is located in Big Creek, Mississippi, within Calhoun County. It covers approximately 49.52 square miles and serves a population of 679 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38914

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $66,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,944. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 38914 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

679

population

49.52

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38914 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38914

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38914. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Big Creek	Acceptable
Big Creek	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38916 Calhoun City (6.7 mi) 38915 Bruce (10.7 mi) 38951 Pittsboro (10.9 mi) 38929 Gore Springs (11.4 mi) 38922 Coffeeville (12.6 mi) 38878 Vardaman (14.9 mi) 39737 Bellefontaine (18 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	679
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	49.52 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	33.8795
Longitude	-89.4523
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	55.5%	60.4%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	34.6%	28.5%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	9.9%	10.2%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.9%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

679

Population

People per sq mi

47.8

Median age

$51,944

Median household income

$19,380

Per capita income

$66,500

Median home value

$743

Median monthly rent

75.5%

Home ownership

25.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

266

Housing units

6.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

107

45–54

102

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	162	23.9%
18 and over	517	76.1%
65 and over	117	17.2%
Median age	47.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 58.4%

Black or African American 41.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Two or more races 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	397	58.4%
Black or African American	281	41.3%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.1%
Two or more races	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.5%	60.4%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	34.6%	28.5%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	9.9%	10.2%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.9%	3.4%

Under $10k 1.1%

$10k–$15k 9.1%

$15k–$25k 15.0%

$25k–$35k 10.2%

$35k–$50k 6.9%

$50k–$75k 46.7%

$75k–$100k 6.6%

$100k–$150k 4.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.1%
$10k–$15k	9.1%
$15k–$25k	15.0%
$25k–$35k	10.2%
$35k–$50k	6.9%
$50k–$75k	46.7%
$75k–$100k	6.6%
$100k–$150k	4.4%
Median income	$51,944

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 33.8%

$50k–$100k 36.2%

$100k–$150k 23.2%

$150k–$200k 0.5%

$200k–$300k 1.0%

$300k–$500k 5.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$66,500
Median rent / month	$743
Owner occupied	75.5%
Renter occupied	24.5%
Vacant	17.7%
Single-family detached	67.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	29.7%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.6%
2000–2009	12.6%
1990–1999	17.1%
1980–1989	31.8%
1970–1979	21.0%
1960–1969	9.6%
1950–1959	5.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	2.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.2%
2 bedrooms	12.9%
3 bedrooms	66.7%
4 bedrooms	19.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.4%
1 vehicle	17.2%
2 vehicles	51.8%
3 or more	30.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.4%
Electricity	44.9%
Propane / LP gas	54.0%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	147	53.6%
Cohabiting couple	35	12.8%
Male householder, no spouse	35	12.8%
Female householder, no spouse	57	20.8%
Households with children under 18	87	31.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	95	34.7%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.0%	9.1%
Married	49.8%	54.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.6%	13.9%
Divorced	5.6%	22.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 20.5%

HS graduate 50.1%

Some college, no degree 15.7%

Associate's degree 6.4%

Bachelor's degree 5.2%

Graduate / professional 1.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.9%
Bachelor's or higher	6.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	6	3.8%
Elementary school	86	54.8%
High school	55	35.0%
College / grad school	10	6.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.5%

Public administration 16.0%

Transportation & utilities 14.7%

Education & healthcare 11.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.8%

Retail trade 8.5%

Construction 8.1%

Other services 5.5%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	12.7%
Service	22.1%
Sales & office	12.4%
Natural resources & construction	9.8%
Production & transportation	43.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.4%
Government	30.3%
Self-employed	1.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.0%
Carpool	5.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.7%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.0

Poverty

All people 25.1%

Under 18 years 36.3%

18 and over 21.7%

Married-couple families 10.2%

Female-led households 37.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.9%
Retirement income	15.0%
Supplemental Security	9.9%
Cash public assistance	10.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.5%
High blood pressure	45.0%
High cholesterol	40.3%
Diabetes	14.8%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	33.7%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.5%
Binge drinking	12.7%
No physical activity	32.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	24.1%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	20.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.1%
Visited dentist	49.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	20.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	16	3.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.0%
Under 18	4.9%
18–64 years	20.0%
65 and over	70.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.9%
Public insurance	51.0%
No insurance	12.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	647	95.3%
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)	679	100.0%
Born in same state	679	100.0%
Born in different state	638	94.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	255	37.6%
French	52	7.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	10	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.4%
Internet access	93.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38914

What city is ZIP code 38914 in?

ZIP code 38914 is primarily assigned to Big Creek, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38914 in?

ZIP code 38914 falls within Calhoun County, Mississippi.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38914?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38914?

25% of residents in ZIP code 38914 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 38914 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 38914 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38914?

The median home value in ZIP code 38914 is $66,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 38914 in?

ZIP code 38914 observes the CST timezone.