38629 ZIP Code — Falkner, MS

Tippah County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38629 is located in Falkner, Mississippi, within Tippah County. It covers approximately 43.08 square miles and serves a population of 1,884 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38629

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 $132,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,063. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 38629 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,884

population

43.08

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38629 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38629

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38629. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Falkner	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38674 Tiplersville (3.9 mi) 38683 Walnut (6.9 mi) 38663 Ripley (10.9 mi) 38603 Ashland (11.1 mi) 38647 Michigan City (12.9 mi) 38610 Blue Mountain (15.4 mi) 38067 Saulsbury (16.1 mi) 38052 Middleton (16.4 mi) 38061 Pocahontas (18.5 mi) 38039 Grand Junction (18.6 mi) 38625 Dumas (19.6 mi) 38633 Hickory Flat (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,884
Population density	44 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	139

Geography
Land area	43.08 sq mi
Water area	0.45 sq mi
Latitude	34.8728
Longitude	-88.9722
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	48.1%	62.6%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	41.6%	26.2%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	7.9%	9.4%	15.3%
Over $200k	2.4%	1.8%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,884

Population

People per sq mi

31.3

Median age

$60,063

Median household income

$21,086

Per capita income

$132,900

Median home value

$700

Median monthly rent

88.6%

Home ownership

19.4%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

796

Housing units

16.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

126

Under 5

148

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

139

25–34

162

35–44

45–54

111

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	620	32.9%
18 and over	1,264	67.1%
65 and over	223	11.8%
Median age	31.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.4%

Two or more races 2.5%

Black or African American 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Other race 1.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,770	92.4%
Two or more races	47	2.5%
Black or African American	34	1.8%
Hispanic or Latino	32	1.7%
Other race	26	1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.1%	62.6%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	41.6%	26.2%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	7.9%	9.4%	15.3%
Over $200k	2.4%	1.8%	3.4%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 12.3%

$15k–$25k 10.2%

$25k–$35k 6.4%

$35k–$50k 14.6%

$50k–$75k 9.9%

$75k–$100k 30.2%

$100k–$150k 10.2%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k+ 0.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	12.3%
$15k–$25k	10.2%
$25k–$35k	6.4%
$35k–$50k	14.6%
$50k–$75k	9.9%
$75k–$100k	30.2%
$100k–$150k	10.2%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
$200k+	0.2%
Median income	$60,063

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.8%

$50k–$100k 24.0%

$100k–$150k 28.9%

$150k–$200k 15.5%

$200k–$300k 10.1%

$300k–$500k 11.4%

$500k–$1M 4.2%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$132,900
Median rent / month	$700
Owner occupied	88.6%
Renter occupied	11.4%
Vacant	27.9%
Single-family detached	72.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.5%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.16

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	13.4%
2000–2009	3.3%
1990–1999	25.4%
1980–1989	16.1%
1970–1979	26.1%
1960–1969	1.2%
1950–1959	1.2%
1940–1949	0.5%
1939 or earlier	11.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	0.9%
2 bedrooms	21.9%
3 bedrooms	52.9%
4 bedrooms	15.1%
5+ bedrooms	7.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.6%
1 vehicle	24.8%
2 vehicles	35.8%
3 or more	38.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	39.8%
Electricity	40.2%
Propane / LP gas	17.0%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	2.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	333	53.3%
Cohabiting couple	18	2.9%
Male householder, no spouse	94	15.0%
Female householder, no spouse	180	28.8%
Households with children under 18	296	47.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	154	24.6%
Average household size	3.01

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.5%	23.0%
Married	58.8%	48.8%
Separated	0.0%	12.2%
Widowed	1.9%	8.2%
Divorced	13.9%	7.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 12.7%

HS graduate 26.2%

Some college, no degree 34.8%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 10.3%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.8%
Bachelor's or higher	16.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	145	21.6%
Kindergarten	26	3.9%
Elementary school	246	36.7%
High school	139	20.7%
College / grad school	115	17.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 21.6%

Education & healthcare 17.7%

Transportation & utilities 12.8%

Manufacturing 11.3%

Retail trade 10.5%

Finance & real estate 8.4%

Professional & management 7.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.2%
Service	12.3%
Sales & office	30.0%
Natural resources & construction	20.6%
Production & transportation	19.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	92.4%
Government	6.6%
Self-employed	1.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	63.2%
Carpool	35.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.4

Poverty

All people 19.4%

Under 18 years 23.7%

18 and over 17.3%

Married-couple families 12.9%

Female-led households 21.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.6%
Retirement income	27.8%
Supplemental Security	11.8%
Cash public assistance	0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.6%
High blood pressure	42.1%
High cholesterol	38.3%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	32.2%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.9%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	33.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.0%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	23.2%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	20.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	49.3%
Cholesterol screening	86.7%
Teeth loss	21.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	144	11.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.6%
Under 18	5.8%
18–64 years	15.8%
65 and over	34.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.2%
Public insurance	48.3%
No insurance	10.5%
Uninsured under 19	4.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,610	85.5%
Spanish	8	0.5%
Other Indo-European	8	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,867	99.1%
Born in same state	1,867	99.1%
Born in different state	1,532	81.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	17	0.9%
Not a US citizen	9	52.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	325	17.3%
French	295	15.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	158	8.4%
Polish	9	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.2%
Internet access	94.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38629

What city is ZIP code 38629 in?

ZIP code 38629 is primarily assigned to Falkner, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38629 in?

ZIP code 38629 falls within Tippah County, Mississippi.

Is ZIP code 38629 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 38629 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 38629 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 38629 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38629?

19% of residents in ZIP code 38629 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 38629 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 38629 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 38629 in?

ZIP code 38629 observes the CST timezone.