38833 ZIP Code — Burnsville, MS

Tishomingo County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38833 is located in Burnsville, Mississippi, within Tishomingo County. It covers approximately 50.01 square miles and serves a population of 2,293 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38833

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 $128,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $51,528. 38% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 38833 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,293

population

50.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38833 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38833

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38833. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Burnsville	Acceptable
Burnsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38846 Glen (4.3 mi) 38852 Iuka (7.2 mi) 38834 Corinth (13.6 mi) 38326 Counce (14.3 mi) 38865 Rienzi (14.6 mi) 38357 Michie (14.7 mi) 38873 Tishomingo (15 mi) 38339 Guys (16.5 mi) 35677 Waterloo (18.2 mi) 38376 Shiloh (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,293
Population density	46 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	141

Geography
Land area	50.01 sq mi
Water area	0.48 sq mi
Latitude	34.8613
Longitude	-88.3432
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	62.6%	60.4%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	28.4%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	4.2%	10.0%	15.3%
Over $200k	3.7%	1.1%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,293

Population

People per sq mi

34.9

Median age

$51,528

Median household income

$25,037

Per capita income

$128,300

Median home value

$543

Median monthly rent

68.7%

Home ownership

15.0%

Poverty rate

6.3%

Unemployment

822

Housing units

13.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

109

5–9

102

100

10–14

15–19

20–24

178

25–34

168

138

35–44

129

45–54

55–59

60–64

176

65–74

165

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	619	27.0%
18 and over	1,674	73.0%
65 and over	458	20.0%
Median age	34.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.2%

Two or more races 5.9%

Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

Black or African American 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,115	88.2%
Two or more races	141	5.9%
Hispanic or Latino	105	4.4%
Black or African American	29	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.6%	60.4%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	28.4%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	4.2%	10.0%	15.3%
Over $200k	3.7%	1.1%	3.4%

Under $10k 11.4%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 10.4%

$25k–$35k 10.2%

$35k–$50k 11.1%

$50k–$75k 27.5%

$75k–$100k 10.1%

$100k–$150k 7.1%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

$200k+ 5.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.4%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	10.4%
$25k–$35k	10.2%
$35k–$50k	11.1%
$50k–$75k	27.5%
$75k–$100k	10.1%
$100k–$150k	7.1%
$150k–$200k	2.8%
$200k+	5.6%
Median income	$51,528

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.8%

$50k–$100k 33.9%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$150k–$200k 19.4%

$200k–$300k 9.2%

$300k–$500k 2.1%

$500k–$1M 3.6%

$1M+ 4.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$128,300
Median rent / month	$543
Owner occupied	68.7%
Renter occupied	31.3%
Vacant	19.5%
Single-family detached	74.9%
Large apartment buildings	1.0%
Mobile homes	18.6%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	1.3%
2000–2009	17.4%
1990–1999	13.2%
1980–1989	10.2%
1970–1979	20.1%
1960–1969	14.1%
1950–1959	12.1%
1940–1949	9.4%
1939 or earlier	1.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	5.6%
2 bedrooms	29.7%
3 bedrooms	50.2%
4 bedrooms	10.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.6%
1 vehicle	25.4%
2 vehicles	39.5%
3 or more	29.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.2%
Electricity	54.2%
Propane / LP gas	32.3%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	3.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	488	55.1%
Cohabiting couple	84	9.5%
Male householder, no spouse	131	14.8%
Female householder, no spouse	182	20.6%
Households with children under 18	277	31.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	344	38.9%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.1%	20.1%
Married	59.3%	59.3%
Separated	3.4%	0.4%
Widowed	5.7%	10.2%
Divorced	6.5%	9.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.3%

HS graduate 43.3%

Some college, no degree 18.0%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 9.0%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.7%
Bachelor's or higher	13.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	34	6.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	382	68.1%
High school	91	16.2%
College / grad school	54	9.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 40.1%

Education & healthcare 16.2%

Retail trade 11.9%

Finance & real estate 7.1%

Transportation & utilities 7.0%

Professional & management 6.8%

Construction 4.7%

Public administration 2.8%

Other services 2.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.4%
Service	7.6%
Sales & office	21.5%
Natural resources & construction	6.8%
Production & transportation	31.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.9%
Government	19.8%
Self-employed	3.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.0%
Carpool	10.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.2%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.9

Poverty

All people 15.0%

Under 18 years 17.9%

18 and over 14.0%

Married-couple families 10.2%

Female-led households 53.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.2%
Retirement income	21.1%
Supplemental Security	11.5%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.7%
High blood pressure	41.9%
High cholesterol	39.0%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	33.0%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.6%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	31.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	21.7%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	19.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	51.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.3%
Teeth loss	19.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	69	4.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.2%
Under 18	4.0%
18–64 years	17.8%
65 and over	43.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.6%
Public insurance	37.1%
No insurance	5.8%
Uninsured under 19	2.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,173	94.8%
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)	2,293	100.0%
Born in same state	2,293	100.0%
Born in different state	1,859	81.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	521	22.7%
Italian	266	11.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	126	5.5%
Dutch	29	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.6%
Internet access	85.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38833

What city is ZIP code 38833 in?

ZIP code 38833 is primarily assigned to Burnsville, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38833 in?

ZIP code 38833 falls within Tishomingo County, Mississippi.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38833?

14% 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 38833 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 38833 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38833?

The median home value in ZIP code 38833 is $128,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 38833?

ZIP code 38833 has an estimated population of 2,293 residents, with a density of 46 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 38833 in?

ZIP code 38833 observes the CST timezone.