38844 ZIP Code — Gattman, MS

Monroe County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38844 is located in Gattman, Mississippi, within Monroe County. It covers approximately 13.00 square miles and serves a population of 242 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38844

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character.

Median household income is $61,389. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 3% 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 38844 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and high homeownership.

242

population

13.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38844 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38844

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38844. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gattman	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38848 Greenwood Springs (8.2 mi) 39740 Caledonia (8.9 mi) 35586 Sulligent (8.9 mi) 39746 Hamilton (10.9 mi) 38821 Amory (12.2 mi) 35592 Vernon (12.3 mi) 35544 Beaverton (14.7 mi) 35552 Detroit (15.1 mi) 38870 Smithville (15.4 mi) 39730 Aberdeen (15.7 mi) 39766 Steens (18.4 mi) 39710 Columbus (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	242
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	095

Geography
Land area	13.00 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	33.8486
Longitude	-88.2626
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	31.4%	54.5%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	52.9%	29.1%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	14.5%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

242

Population

People per sq mi

41.7

Median age

$61,389

Median household income

$34,676

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

26.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

195

Housing units

3.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	29	12.0%
18 and over	213	88.0%
65 and over	49	20.2%
Median age	41.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	242	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.4%	54.5%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	52.9%	29.1%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	14.5%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	3.4%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 8.0%

$15k–$25k 1.8%

$25k–$35k 3.6%

$35k–$50k 7.1%

$50k–$75k 57.1%

$150k–$200k 17.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	8.0%
$15k–$25k	1.8%
$25k–$35k	3.6%
$35k–$50k	7.1%
$50k–$75k	57.1%
$150k–$200k	17.0%
Median income	$61,389

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 45.5%

$50k–$100k 21.4%

$100k–$150k 1.8%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

$200k–$300k 22.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	42.6%
Single-family detached	57.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	42.1%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.16

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	64.1%
1980–1989	8.7%
1970–1979	22.6%
1960–1969	0.5%
1950–1959	1.0%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	2.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.8%
2 bedrooms	1.5%
3 bedrooms	84.6%
4 bedrooms	3.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	6.3%
2 vehicles	60.7%
3 or more	33.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	56.3%
Propane / LP gas	28.6%
Wood	15.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	54	48.2%
Cohabiting couple	6	5.4%
Male householder, no spouse	45	40.2%
Female householder, no spouse	7	6.3%
Households with children under 18	18	16.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	26	23.2%
Average household size	2.16

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.7%	40.7%
Married	38.2%	51.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	6.6%
Divorced	33.1%	1.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 64.8%

Some college, no degree 29.0%

Associate's degree 2.8%

Bachelor's degree 3.4%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	3.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	10	33.3%
High school	17	56.7%
College / grad school	3	10.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 63.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.6%

Other services 10.4%

Education & healthcare 6.4%

Professional & management 5.6%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	8.0%
Service	32.0%
Sales & office	2.4%
Natural resources & construction	48.0%
Production & transportation	9.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.4%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	13.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.8%
Carpool	1.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	13.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.4

Poverty

All people 26.0%

Under 18 years 75.9%

18 and over 19.2%

Married-couple families 14.8%

Female-led households 60.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.9%
Retirement income	18.8%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.8%
High blood pressure	46.8%
High cholesterol	43.3%
Diabetes	14.7%
Heart disease	9.7%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	35.6%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	11.6%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.3%
Binge drinking	12.9%
No physical activity	32.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.5%
Depression	25.0%
Fair or poor health	23.6%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	14.4%
No health insurance	18.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	54.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	20.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	11	5.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.0%
Under 18	34.5%
18–64 years	18.3%
65 and over	12.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.1%
Public insurance	34.3%
No insurance	7.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	237	97.9%
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)	242	100.0%
Born in same state	242	100.0%
Born in different state	179	74.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	77	31.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	37	15.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.3%
Internet access	94.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38844

What city is ZIP code 38844 in?

ZIP code 38844 is primarily assigned to Gattman, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38844 in?

ZIP code 38844 falls within Monroe County, Mississippi.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38844?

3% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 38844?

26% of residents in ZIP code 38844 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 38844?

ZIP code 38844 has an estimated population of 242 residents, with a density of 19 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 38844?

The median household income in ZIP code 38844 is $61,389, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 38844 in?

ZIP code 38844 observes the CST timezone.