38610 ZIP Code — Blue Mountain, MS

Tippah County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38610 is located in Blue Mountain, Mississippi, within Tippah County. It covers approximately 95.07 square miles and serves a population of 2,905 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38610

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 $88,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $36,834. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 38610 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,905

population

95.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38610 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38610

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38610. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Blue Mountain	Acceptable
Blue Mountain	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38663 Ripley (8.4 mi) 38633 Hickory Flat (9.1 mi) 38650 Myrtle (11.7 mi) 38652 New Albany (11.8 mi) 38625 Dumas (12.6 mi) 38603 Ashland (13.4 mi) 38629 Falkner (15.4 mi) 38674 Tiplersville (16.7 mi) 38627 Etta (17.6 mi) 38828 Blue Springs (18 mi) 38828 Blue Springs (18 mi) 38659 Potts Camp (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,905
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	139

Geography
Land area	95.07 sq mi
Water area	0.32 sq mi
Latitude	34.6557
Longitude	-89.0334
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	60.6%	62.6%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	26.2%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	7.8%	9.4%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.5%	1.8%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,905

Population

People per sq mi

41.0

Median age

$36,834

Median household income

$20,247

Per capita income

$88,100

Median home value

$844

Median monthly rent

75.5%

Home ownership

12.8%

Poverty rate

1.5%

Unemployment

963

Housing units

11.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

164

10–14

198

114

15–19

138

107

20–24

130

25–34

166

35–44

200

165

45–54

199

55–59

60–64

111

178

65–74

216

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	595	20.5%
18 and over	2,310	79.5%
65 and over	576	19.8%
Median age	41.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 43.4%

Black or African American 34.7%

Hispanic or Latino 9.6%

Other race 9%

Two or more races 3.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,394	43.4%
Black or African American	1,114	34.7%
Hispanic or Latino	309	9.6%
Other race	288	9%
Two or more races	104	3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.6%	62.6%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	26.2%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	7.8%	9.4%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.5%	1.8%	3.4%

Under $10k 9.5%

$10k–$15k 5.7%

$15k–$25k 13.9%

$25k–$35k 13.6%

$35k–$50k 20.5%

$50k–$75k 14.4%

$75k–$100k 8.3%

$100k–$150k 9.1%

$150k–$200k 1.2%

$200k+ 3.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.5%
$10k–$15k	5.7%
$15k–$25k	13.9%
$25k–$35k	13.6%
$35k–$50k	20.5%
$50k–$75k	14.4%
$75k–$100k	8.3%
$100k–$150k	9.1%
$150k–$200k	1.2%
$200k+	3.9%
Median income	$36,834

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.6%

$50k–$100k 44.9%

$100k–$150k 5.7%

$150k–$200k 10.8%

$200k–$300k 12.4%

$300k–$500k 8.2%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$88,100
Median rent / month	$844
Owner occupied	75.5%
Renter occupied	24.5%
Vacant	21.7%
Single-family detached	75.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	20.6%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.1%
2000–2009	13.4%
1990–1999	15.4%
1980–1989	14.8%
1970–1979	24.3%
1960–1969	8.7%
1950–1959	2.5%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	9.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	5.4%
2 bedrooms	18.1%
3 bedrooms	49.5%
4 bedrooms	25.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.8%
1 vehicle	24.0%
2 vehicles	37.6%
3 or more	28.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.1%
Electricity	41.7%
Propane / LP gas	21.8%
Fuel oil	2.1%
Wood	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	446	47.8%
Cohabiting couple	33	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	238	25.5%
Female householder, no spouse	216	23.2%
Households with children under 18	232	24.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	339	36.3%
Average household size	2.76

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.1%	40.7%
Married	43.6%	41.3%
Separated	1.3%	1.0%
Widowed	4.4%	10.3%
Divorced	16.6%	6.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.5%

Some HS, no diploma 14.0%

HS graduate 45.6%

Some college, no degree 11.2%

Associate's degree 12.1%

Bachelor's degree 6.3%

Graduate / professional 5.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.4%
Bachelor's or higher	11.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	53	5.4%
Kindergarten	30	3.0%
Elementary school	419	42.5%
High school	52	5.3%
College / grad school	433	43.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 28.0%

Education & healthcare 25.6%

Manufacturing 21.7%

Other services 7.5%

Professional & management 5.7%

Wholesale trade 3.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%

Construction 1.8%

Transportation & utilities 1.4%

Finance & real estate 0.4%

Public administration 0.4%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.1%
Service	16.2%
Sales & office	12.1%
Natural resources & construction	5.1%
Production & transportation	40.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.7%
Government	16.2%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	1.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.1%
Carpool	12.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.5%
Work from home	3.2%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.6

Poverty

All people 12.8%

Under 18 years 14.0%

18 and over 12.5%

Married-couple families 8.7%

Female-led households 22.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.2%
Retirement income	30.4%
Supplemental Security	13.7%
Cash public assistance	6.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.6%
High blood pressure	40.0%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	27.9%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	29.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.6%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	19.1%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	19.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	53.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.4%
Teeth loss	18.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	69	3.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.9%
Under 18	12.7%
18–64 years	28.1%
65 and over	42.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.8%
Public insurance	44.4%
No insurance	15.8%
Uninsured under 19	6.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,811	96.8%
Spanish	100	3.6%
Other Indo-European	100	3.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,793	96.1%
Born in same state	2,793	96.1%
Born in different state	2,162	74.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	112	3.9%
Not a US citizen	12	10.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	444	15.3%
Arab	351	12.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	136	4.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.1%
Internet access	89.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38610

What city is ZIP code 38610 in?

ZIP code 38610 is primarily assigned to Blue Mountain, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38610 in?

ZIP code 38610 falls within Tippah County, Mississippi.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38610?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 38610 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 38610 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38610?

The median home value in ZIP code 38610 is $88,100.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 38610?

The median household income in ZIP code 38610 is $36,834, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 38610 in?

ZIP code 38610 observes the CST timezone.