38916 ZIP Code — Calhoun City, MS

Calhoun County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38916 is located in Calhoun City, Mississippi, within Calhoun County. It covers approximately 175.83 square miles and serves a population of 4,479 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38916

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $71,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $40,163. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), diabetes (16%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 38916 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,479

population

175.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38916 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38916

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38916. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Calhoun City	Acceptable
Calhoun City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38914 Big Creek (6.7 mi) 38951 Pittsboro (9.6 mi) 38878 Vardaman (10.7 mi) 38915 Bruce (12.8 mi) 39737 Bellefontaine (13.2 mi) 38929 Gore Springs (14.1 mi) 39771 Walthall (16.4 mi) 39751 Mantee (16.5 mi) 39776 Woodland (16.7 mi) 39744 Eupora (17 mi) 38922 Coffeeville (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,479
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	175.83 sq mi
Water area	0.48 sq mi
Latitude	33.8361
Longitude	-89.3488
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	62.1%	60.4%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	28.5%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	9.0%	10.2%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.9%	0.9%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

4,479

Population

People per sq mi

41.2

Median age

$40,163

Median household income

$22,600

Per capita income

$71,700

Median home value

$631

Median monthly rent

64.9%

Home ownership

24.0%

Poverty rate

4.9%

Unemployment

1,541

Housing units

13.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

116

Under 5

116

114

5–9

114

183

10–14

183

140

15–19

139

138

20–24

138

243

25–34

243

298

35–44

296

216

45–54

216

187

55–59

186

60–64

186

214

65–74

214

138

75–84

137

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,016	22.7%
18 and over	3,463	77.3%
65 and over	841	18.8%
Median age	41.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 50.1%

Black or African American 36%

Hispanic or Latino 6.6%

Other race 6.1%

Two or more races 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,405	50.1%
Black or African American	1,725	36%
Hispanic or Latino	319	6.6%
Other race	291	6.1%
Two or more races	58	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.1%	60.4%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	28.5%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	9.0%	10.2%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.9%	0.9%	3.4%

Under $10k 7.8%

$10k–$15k 6.6%

$15k–$25k 15.6%

$25k–$35k 14.9%

$35k–$50k 12.7%

$50k–$75k 15.7%

$75k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

$150k–$200k 1.9%

$200k+ 0.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.8%
$10k–$15k	6.6%
$15k–$25k	15.6%
$25k–$35k	14.9%
$35k–$50k	12.7%
$50k–$75k	15.7%
$75k–$100k	12.5%
$100k–$150k	11.8%
$150k–$200k	1.9%
$200k+	0.6%
Median income	$40,163

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.5%

$50k–$100k 40.0%

$100k–$150k 21.2%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

$200k–$300k 4.5%

$300k–$500k 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$71,700
Median rent / month	$631
Owner occupied	64.9%
Renter occupied	35.1%
Vacant	15.7%
Single-family detached	75.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	14.7%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.5%
2000–2009	7.4%
1990–1999	14.4%
1980–1989	25.3%
1970–1979	19.7%
1960–1969	12.0%
1950–1959	5.7%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	6.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	7.5%
2 bedrooms	22.6%
3 bedrooms	59.9%
4 bedrooms	7.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.4%
1 vehicle	34.6%
2 vehicles	34.1%
3 or more	21.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.9%
Electricity	51.3%
Propane / LP gas	19.5%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	744	40.3%
Cohabiting couple	73	4.0%
Male householder, no spouse	328	17.8%
Female householder, no spouse	700	37.9%
Households with children under 18	548	29.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	525	28.5%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.5%	29.1%
Married	47.7%	40.2%
Separated	4.4%	5.0%
Widowed	2.3%	15.0%
Divorced	13.1%	10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.9%

Some HS, no diploma 17.4%

HS graduate 30.0%

Some college, no degree 21.9%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 9.3%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.6%
Bachelor's or higher	13.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	43	4.8%
Kindergarten	35	3.9%
Elementary school	452	50.6%
High school	254	28.4%
College / grad school	109	12.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 32.9%

Education & healthcare 19.2%

Retail trade 10.8%

Finance & real estate 6.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.8%

Agriculture & mining 5.7%

Other services 4.9%

Construction 3.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Professional & management 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Public administration 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.5%
Service	16.4%
Sales & office	23.9%
Natural resources & construction	8.9%
Production & transportation	32.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.0%
Government	11.3%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.0%
Carpool	6.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	1.2%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.9

Poverty

All people 24.0%

Under 18 years 44.7%

18 and over 17.7%

Married-couple families 3.5%

Female-led households 46.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.7%
Retirement income	14.9%
Supplemental Security	14.7%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.5%
High blood pressure	47.1%
High cholesterol	39.1%
Diabetes	16.1%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	5.4%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	34.2%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.7%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.6%
Binge drinking	11.8%
No physical activity	35.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.1%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	26.7%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	14.4%
No health insurance	22.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.4%
Visited dentist	46.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	23.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	164	4.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.2%
Under 18	5.1%
18–64 years	20.6%
65 and over	51.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.7%
Public insurance	49.5%
No insurance	10.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,247	94.8%
Spanish	70	1.6%
Other Indo-European	70	1.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,359	97.3%
Born in same state	4,350	97.1%
Born in different state	3,674	82.0%
Foreign born	9	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	120	2.7%
Not a US citizen	31	25.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,139	25.4%
French	353	7.9%
Italian	143	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	11	0.2%
English	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.2%
Internet access	83.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38916

What city is ZIP code 38916 in?

ZIP code 38916 is primarily assigned to Calhoun City, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38916 in?

ZIP code 38916 falls within Calhoun County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38916?

24% of residents in ZIP code 38916 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38916?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 38916?

Health data for ZIP code 38916 shows elevated rates of obesity (47%) and diabetes (16%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Does ZIP code 38916 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 38916 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 38916 in?

ZIP code 38916 observes the CST timezone.