38838 ZIP Code — Dennis, MS

Tishomingo County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38838 is located in Dennis, Mississippi, within Tishomingo County. It covers approximately 45.33 square miles and serves a population of 1,225 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38838

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% 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. 23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 38838 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,225

population

45.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38838 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38838

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38838. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dennis	Acceptable
Dennis	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38827 Belmont (0.8 mi) 38873 Tishomingo (7.3 mi) 38847 Golden (10 mi) 35582 Red Bay (12.5 mi) 38856 Marietta (13.3 mi) 35593 Vina (17 mi) 38852 Iuka (18.8 mi) 35616 Cherokee (19.2 mi) 38855 Mantachie (19.3 mi) 38829 Booneville (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,225
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	141

Geography
Land area	45.33 sq mi
Water area	4.16 sq mi
Latitude	34.5545
Longitude	-88.2418
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	74.8%	60.4%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	25.2%	28.4%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	10.0%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,225

Population

People per sq mi

48.6

Median age

Median household income

$18,410

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

42.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

552

Housing units

10.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

101

55–59

60–64

110

65–74

141

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	286	23.3%
18 and over	939	76.7%
65 and over	446	36.4%
Median age	48.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.5%

Two or more races 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,207	98.5%
Two or more races	18	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	74.8%	60.4%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	25.2%	28.4%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	10.0%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	3.4%

Under $10k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 40.1%

$25k–$35k 14.0%

$35k–$50k 4.4%

$50k–$75k 10.1%

$75k–$100k 17.0%

$100k–$150k 4.4%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 4.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	40.1%
$25k–$35k	14.0%
$35k–$50k	4.4%
$50k–$75k	10.1%
$75k–$100k	17.0%
$100k–$150k	4.4%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	4.4%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.6%

$50k–$100k 28.6%

$100k–$150k 3.4%

$150k–$200k 22.7%

$200k–$300k 3.9%

$300k–$500k 14.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	26.4%
Single-family detached	77.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.6%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.02

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.8%
2000–2009	33.2%
1990–1999	8.0%
1980–1989	6.3%
1970–1979	10.5%
1960–1969	2.9%
1950–1959	14.1%
1940–1949	15.2%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.8%
2 bedrooms	21.9%
3 bedrooms	56.5%
4 bedrooms	11.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	24.9%
2 vehicles	29.8%
3 or more	45.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.4%
Electricity	69.2%
Propane / LP gas	6.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	218	53.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	10	2.5%
Female householder, no spouse	178	43.8%
Households with children under 18	171	42.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	321	79.1%
Average household size	3.02

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.8%	20.9%
Married	74.2%	68.1%
Separated	5.1%	1.9%
Widowed	0.0%	6.6%
Divorced	2.8%	2.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 13.8%

Some HS, no diploma 9.5%

HS graduate 30.1%

Some college, no degree 12.8%

Associate's degree 23.6%

Bachelor's degree 3.3%

Graduate / professional 6.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.7%
Bachelor's or higher	10.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	93	26.3%
Elementary school	127	36.0%
High school	50	14.2%
College / grad school	83	23.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 30.5%

Other services 24.6%

Manufacturing 19.9%

Professional & management 10.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Education & healthcare 4.0%

Retail trade 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.6%
Service	31.5%
Sales & office	10.6%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	19.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	91.3%
Government	4.0%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	98.1%
Carpool	1.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.9

Poverty

All people 42.8%

Under 18 years 71.7%

18 and over 34.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 90.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	76.6%
Retirement income	34.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.0%
High blood pressure	40.6%
High cholesterol	38.7%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	31.8%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.5%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	30.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	24.7%
Fair or poor health	20.7%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	19.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	52.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.3%
Teeth loss	18.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	46	4.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.3%
Under 18	38.5%
18–64 years	13.0%
65 and over	30.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	38.0%
Public insurance	54.0%
No insurance	23.2%
Uninsured under 19	12.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,209	98.7%
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)	1,225	100.0%
Born in same state	1,225	100.0%
Born in different state	923	75.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	73	6%
English	49	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	41	3.3%
French	23	1.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.1%
Internet access	82.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38838

What city is ZIP code 38838 in?

ZIP code 38838 is primarily assigned to Dennis, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38838 in?

ZIP code 38838 falls within Tishomingo County, Mississippi.

Does ZIP code 38838 have a large retiree population?

77% of households in ZIP code 38838 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38838?

43% of residents in ZIP code 38838 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 38838 have an older population?

36% of residents in ZIP code 38838 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38838?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 38838 in?

ZIP code 38838 observes the CST timezone.