38829 ZIP Code — Booneville, MS

Prentiss County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38829 is located in Booneville, Mississippi, within Prentiss County. It covers approximately 257.18 square miles and serves a population of 17,749 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38829

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 $118,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,013. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 38829 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

17,749

population

257.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38829 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38829

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38829. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Booneville	Acceptable
Booneville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38824 Baldwyn (9.6 mi) 38865 Rienzi (9.6 mi) 38856 Marietta (12.5 mi) 38625 Dumas (14 mi) 38849 Guntown (15.4 mi) 38846 Glen (16.4 mi) 38834 Corinth (18.1 mi) 38873 Tishomingo (18.5 mi) 38866 Saltillo (19.2 mi) 38838 Dennis (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	17,749
Population density	69 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	117

Geography
Land area	257.18 sq mi
Water area	0.53 sq mi
Latitude	34.6359
Longitude	-88.5712
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	61.8%	59.5%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	27.4%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	11.2%	11.4%	15.3%
Over $200k	1.6%	1.7%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

17,749

Population

People per sq mi

38.1

Median age

$51,013

Median household income

$29,841

Per capita income

$118,200

Median home value

$657

Median monthly rent

76.4%

Home ownership

16.0%

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment

6,356

Housing units

19.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

574

Under 5

612

569

5–9

605

376

10–14

400

664

15–19

707

653

20–24

696

1,120

25–34

1,192

1,018

35–44

1,084

894

45–54

952

479

55–59

510

595

60–64

634

972

65–74

1,035

523

75–84

557

159

85+

169

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,777	21.3%
18 and over	13,972	78.7%
65 and over	3,415	19.2%
Median age	38.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.6%

Black or African American 9.1%

Two or more races 4%

Asian 3.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Other race 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	14,787	82.6%
Black or African American	1,623	9.1%
Two or more races	719	4%
Asian	567	3.2%
Hispanic or Latino	149	0.8%
Other race	29	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	24	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.8%	59.5%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	27.4%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	11.2%	11.4%	15.3%
Over $200k	1.6%	1.7%	3.4%

Under $10k 7.3%

$10k–$15k 6.1%

$15k–$25k 11.7%

$25k–$35k 8.8%

$35k–$50k 15.5%

$50k–$75k 15.6%

$75k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 14.6%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.3%
$10k–$15k	6.1%
$15k–$25k	11.7%
$25k–$35k	8.8%
$35k–$50k	15.5%
$50k–$75k	15.6%
$75k–$100k	12.4%
$100k–$150k	14.6%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$51,013

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.8%

$50k–$100k 25.8%

$100k–$150k 24.4%

$150k–$200k 11.9%

$200k–$300k 12.5%

$300k–$500k 8.9%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$118,200
Median rent / month	$657
Owner occupied	76.4%
Renter occupied	23.6%
Vacant	15.7%
Single-family detached	78.1%
Large apartment buildings	1.7%
Mobile homes	12.5%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	10.8%
1990–1999	15.5%
1980–1989	15.6%
1970–1979	19.4%
1960–1969	17.1%
1950–1959	9.4%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	4.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.8%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	22.2%
3 bedrooms	57.4%
4 bedrooms	9.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.4%
1 vehicle	26.0%
2 vehicles	38.1%
3 or more	30.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.5%
Electricity	46.2%
Propane / LP gas	7.2%
Wood	1.8%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,373	50.4%
Cohabiting couple	227	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	1,024	15.3%
Female householder, no spouse	2,063	30.9%
Households with children under 18	2,175	32.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,361	35.3%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.0%	23.7%
Married	50.7%	47.0%
Separated	3.9%	2.3%
Widowed	2.5%	13.9%
Divorced	11.9%	13.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 11.8%

HS graduate 30.5%

Some college, no degree 20.0%

Associate's degree 13.5%

Bachelor's degree 10.9%

Graduate / professional 9.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.9%
Bachelor's or higher	19.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	191	4.3%
Kindergarten	373	8.4%
Elementary school	1,466	33.1%
High school	707	16.0%
College / grad school	1,689	38.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.4%

Education & healthcare 25.4%

Transportation & utilities 11.8%

Retail trade 10.3%

Construction 6.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Professional & management 3.3%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Other services 2.1%

Information 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Public administration 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.2%
Service	10.2%
Sales & office	19.0%
Natural resources & construction	9.2%
Production & transportation	29.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.8%
Government	12.1%
Self-employed	7.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.4%
Carpool	8.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.3%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.3

Poverty

All people 16.0%

Under 18 years 18.6%

18 and over 15.2%

Married-couple families 5.8%

Female-led households 28.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.6%
Retirement income	22.0%
Supplemental Security	10.3%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.4%
High blood pressure	43.0%
High cholesterol	38.5%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	31.5%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.8%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	31.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.7%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	22.8%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	20.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	51.3%
Cholesterol screening	86.6%
Teeth loss	21.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	848	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.7%
Under 18	4.5%
18–64 years	13.4%
65 and over	41.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.8%
Public insurance	36.8%
No insurance	8.4%
Uninsured under 19	3.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	16,563	93.3%
Spanish	136	0.8%
Other Indo-European	38	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	98	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	17,386	98.0%
Born in same state	17,194	96.9%
Born in different state	13,096	73.8%
Foreign born	192	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	363	2.0%
Not a US citizen	165	45.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,672	15.1%
Italian	2,023	11.4%
French	1,562	8.8%
German	37	0.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	17	0.1%
English	8	0%
Dutch	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.7%
Internet access	88.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38829

What city is ZIP code 38829 in?

ZIP code 38829 is primarily assigned to Booneville, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38829 in?

ZIP code 38829 falls within Prentiss County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38829?

16% of residents in ZIP code 38829 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 38829 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 38829 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38829?

The median home value in ZIP code 38829 is $118,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 38829?

ZIP code 38829 has an estimated population of 17,749 residents, with a density of 69 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 38829 in?

ZIP code 38829 observes the CST timezone.