38627 ZIP Code — Etta, MS

Union County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38627 is located in Etta, Mississippi, within Union County. It covers approximately 63.33 square miles and serves a population of 1,439 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38627

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $150,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $47,237. 61% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 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 (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 38627 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,439

population

63.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38627 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38627

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38627. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Etta	Acceptable
Etta	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38871 Thaxton (5.6 mi) 38650 Myrtle (5.9 mi) 38652 New Albany (12 mi) 38633 Hickory Flat (14.5 mi) 38841 Ecru (14.6 mi) 38659 Potts Camp (14.9 mi) 38863 Pontotoc (17.1 mi) 38675 Oxford (17.1 mi) 38610 Blue Mountain (17.6 mi) 38655 Oxford (17.7 mi) 38828 Blue Springs (18 mi) 38828 Blue Springs (18 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,439
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	145

Geography
Land area	63.33 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	34.4377
Longitude	-89.1923
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	52.9%	53.3%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	32.0%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	11.0%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.8%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,439

Population

People per sq mi

46.3

Median age

$47,237

Median household income

$27,242

Per capita income

$150,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.4%

Home ownership

12.4%

Poverty rate

7.4%

Unemployment

770

Housing units

11.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

123

35–44

109

45–54

153

55–59

60–64

115

65–74

160

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	276	19.2%
18 and over	1,163	80.8%
65 and over	348	24.2%
Median age	46.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.9%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,437	99.9%
Black or African American	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.9%	53.3%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	32.0%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	11.0%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.8%	3.4%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 28.3%

$25k–$35k 11.8%

$35k–$50k 4.8%

$50k–$75k 12.1%

$75k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$150k–$200k 9.8%

$200k+ 5.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	28.3%
$25k–$35k	11.8%
$35k–$50k	4.8%
$50k–$75k	12.1%
$75k–$100k	10.8%
$100k–$150k	11.4%
$150k–$200k	9.8%
$200k+	5.6%
Median income	$47,237

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.7%

$50k–$100k 18.0%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 12.2%

$200k–$300k 11.7%

$300k–$500k 26.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$150,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.4%
Renter occupied	2.6%
Vacant	23.2%
Single-family detached	78.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.5%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	38.7%
1990–1999	8.9%
1980–1989	8.0%
1970–1979	11.8%
1960–1969	11.8%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	8.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	20.1%
3 bedrooms	59.7%
4 bedrooms	18.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	17.1%
2 vehicles	19.7%
3 or more	61.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	62.6%
Electricity	28.6%
Propane / LP gas	8.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	211	34.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	111	18.4%
Female householder, no spouse	282	46.7%
Households with children under 18	149	24.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	304	50.3%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.7%	25.0%
Married	68.9%	39.3%
Separated	2.2%	21.5%
Widowed	1.5%	8.9%
Divorced	2.6%	5.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.1%

Some HS, no diploma 5.4%

HS graduate 35.8%

Some college, no degree 27.9%

Associate's degree 14.2%

Bachelor's degree 7.1%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.5%
Bachelor's or higher	11.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	4.7%
Kindergarten	38	18.0%
Elementary school	103	48.8%
High school	34	16.1%
College / grad school	26	12.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 20.3%

Education & healthcare 19.8%

Manufacturing 16.4%

Construction 11.8%

Professional & management 8.6%

Retail trade 8.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.1%

Other services 2.8%

Transportation & utilities 2.1%

Public administration 1.8%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.3%
Service	15.5%
Sales & office	12.1%
Natural resources & construction	15.2%
Production & transportation	14.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.6%
Government	11.8%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	97.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.2%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.3

Poverty

All people 12.4%

Under 18 years 14.5%

18 and over 11.9%

Married-couple families 9.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	61.4%
Retirement income	9.1%
Supplemental Security	1.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	38.8%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.7%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	27.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	24.2%
Fair or poor health	18.8%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	18.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	53.9%
Cholesterol screening	86.9%
Teeth loss	17.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	82	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.4%
65 and over	24.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.0%
Public insurance	45.9%
No insurance	13.5%
Uninsured under 19	5.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,351	93.9%
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)	1,439	100.0%
Born in same state	1,426	99.1%
Born in different state	1,132	78.7%
Foreign born	13	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	272	18.9%
Arab	207	14.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	55	3.8%
English	11	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.0%
Internet access	96.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38627

What city is ZIP code 38627 in?

ZIP code 38627 is primarily assigned to Etta, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38627 in?

ZIP code 38627 falls within Union County, Mississippi.

Does ZIP code 38627 have a large retiree population?

61% of households in ZIP code 38627 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 38627 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 38627 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38627?

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

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38627?

The median home value in ZIP code 38627 is $150,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 38627 in?

ZIP code 38627 observes the CST timezone.