38846 ZIP Code — Glen, MS

Alcorn County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38846 is located in Glen, Mississippi, within Alcorn County. It covers approximately 34.64 square miles and serves a population of 1,855 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38846

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 $110,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,604. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 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 (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 38846 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,855

population

34.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38846 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38846

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38846. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Glen	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38833 Burnsville (4.3 mi) 38865 Rienzi (10.4 mi) 38834 Corinth (10.5 mi) 38852 Iuka (10.7 mi) 38873 Tishomingo (15.2 mi) 38357 Michie (16 mi) 38339 Guys (16.4 mi) 38829 Booneville (16.4 mi) 38326 Counce (17.4 mi) 38367 Ramer (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,855
Population density	54 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	34.64 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	34.8342
Longitude	-88.4110
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	50.8%	58.7%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	41.5%	27.7%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	6.4%	11.7%	15.3%
Over $200k	1.4%	1.8%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,855

Population

People per sq mi

45.3

Median age

$57,604

Median household income

$28,928

Per capita income

$110,200

Median home value

$628

Median monthly rent

86.7%

Home ownership

7.4%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

802

Housing units

12.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

113

35–44

103

196

45–54

177

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	443	23.9%
18 and over	1,412	76.1%
65 and over	311	16.8%
Median age	45.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98%

Two or more races 1.6%

Asian 0.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,819	98%
Two or more races	30	1.6%
Asian	6	0.3%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.8%	58.7%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	41.5%	27.7%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	6.4%	11.7%	15.3%
Over $200k	1.4%	1.8%	3.4%

Under $10k 5.6%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 13.9%

$25k–$35k 13.5%

$35k–$50k 8.3%

$50k–$75k 21.2%

$75k–$100k 8.8%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.6%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	13.9%
$25k–$35k	13.5%
$35k–$50k	8.3%
$50k–$75k	21.2%
$75k–$100k	8.8%
$100k–$150k	18.2%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$57,604

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.4%

$50k–$100k 32.0%

$100k–$150k 13.9%

$150k–$200k 17.3%

$200k–$300k 17.7%

$300k–$500k 5.4%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$110,200
Median rent / month	$628
Owner occupied	86.7%
Renter occupied	13.3%
Vacant	11.3%
Single-family detached	75.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	17.8%
1990–1999	18.7%
1980–1989	23.1%
1970–1979	19.3%
1960–1969	10.7%
1950–1959	2.6%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	2.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	16.1%
3 bedrooms	57.6%
4 bedrooms	18.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	34.2%
2 vehicles	21.6%
3 or more	41.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	17.4%
Electricity	67.7%
Propane / LP gas	14.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	432	53.6%
Cohabiting couple	28	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	203	25.2%
Female householder, no spouse	143	17.7%
Households with children under 18	220	27.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	242	30.0%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.3%	16.7%
Married	55.5%	56.2%
Separated	1.0%	5.9%
Widowed	2.6%	11.2%
Divorced	19.6%	10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 34.1%

Some college, no degree 27.1%

Associate's degree 14.4%

Bachelor's degree 8.1%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.9%
Bachelor's or higher	12.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	1.4%
Kindergarten	54	10.9%
Elementary school	167	33.7%
High school	195	39.4%
College / grad school	72	14.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.3%

Manufacturing 26.5%

Retail trade 9.7%

Professional & management 6.8%

Other services 6.5%

Agriculture & mining 5.2%

Public administration 4.1%

Transportation & utilities 3.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.4%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Construction 1.6%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.1%
Service	12.3%
Sales & office	13.7%
Natural resources & construction	13.5%
Production & transportation	22.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.5%
Government	19.8%
Self-employed	1.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.6%
Carpool	13.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	0.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.6

Poverty

All people 7.4%

Under 18 years 4.7%

18 and over 8.2%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 25.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.8%
Retirement income	22.0%
Supplemental Security	9.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.5%
High blood pressure	39.4%
High cholesterol	37.6%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	30.7%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.5%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	28.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	24.4%
Fair or poor health	19.3%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	18.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	52.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	17.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	107	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.5%
Under 18	8.6%
18–64 years	23.9%
65 and over	43.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.5%
Public insurance	37.1%
No insurance	9.5%
Uninsured under 19	3.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,826	98.4%
Spanish	22	1.2%
Other Indo-European	8	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	14	0.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,849	99.7%
Born in same state	1,839	99.1%
Born in different state	1,329	71.6%
Foreign born	10	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	529	28.5%
Italian	179	9.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	139	7.5%
Polish	12	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.5%
Internet access	91.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38846

What city is ZIP code 38846 in?

ZIP code 38846 is primarily assigned to Glen, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38846 in?

ZIP code 38846 falls within Alcorn County, Mississippi.

Is ZIP code 38846 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 38846 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38846?

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

Does ZIP code 38846 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 38846 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38846?

The median home value in ZIP code 38846 is $110,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 38846 in?

ZIP code 38846 observes the CST timezone.