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Tishomingo County
Golden, MS
38847
38847 ZIP Code — Golden, MS
Tishomingo County, Mississippi
ZIP code 38847 is located in
Golden ,
Mississippi ,
within Tishomingo County .
It covers approximately 91.66 square miles and serves a population of
3,997 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 662 .
About ZIP code 38847
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 home value is $68,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $55,207. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 13% 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 38847 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
3,997
Population density
44 / sq mi
State FIPS
28
County FIPS
141
Geography
Land area
91.66 sq mi
Water area
0.05 sq mi
Latitude
34.4093
Longitude
-88.2410
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
662
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
57.6%
60.4%
52.9%
$50k – $100k
30.1%
28.4%
28.4%
$100k – $200k
12.2%
10.0%
15.3%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.1%
3.4%
Demographics & statistics
$55,207
Median household income
13.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 989 24.7% 18 and over 3,008 75.3% 65 and over 698 17.5% Median age 40.5 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Black or African American
0.1%
Group Count % White 3,950 98.4% Hispanic or Latino 18 0.4% Asian 18 0.4% Other race 16 0.4% American Indian / Alaska Native 7 0.2% Black or African American 4 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
57.6%
60.4%
52.9%
$50k – $100k
30.1%
28.4%
28.4%
$100k – $200k
12.2%
10.0%
15.3%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.1%
3.4%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.1% $10k–$15k 9.0% $15k–$25k 7.4% $25k–$35k 11.2% $35k–$50k 14.8% $50k–$75k 28.7% $75k–$100k 10.3% $100k–$150k 15.2% $150k–$200k 0.1% $200k+ 1.2% Median income $55,207
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $68,000 Median rent / month $611 Owner occupied 78.6% Renter occupied 21.4% Vacant 10.4% Single-family detached 64.8% Large apartment buildings 0.7% Mobile homes 32.4% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.71
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.6% 2010–2019 3.3% 2000–2009 15.4% 1990–1999 23.3% 1980–1989 12.4% 1970–1979 20.0% 1960–1969 11.9% 1950–1959 5.2% 1940–1949 2.8% 1939 or earlier 5.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.6% 1 bedroom 7.0% 2 bedrooms 28.2% 3 bedrooms 54.2% 4 bedrooms 7.8% 5+ bedrooms 2.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 7.3% 1 vehicle 21.7% 2 vehicles 43.1% 3 or more 27.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 29.5% Electricity 39.3% Propane / LP gas 23.6% Wood 3.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 988 64.2% Cohabiting couple 6 0.4% Male householder, no spouse 265 17.2% Female householder, no spouse 281 18.2% Households with children under 18 612 39.7% Households with seniors (65+) 609 39.5% Average household size 2.59
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 19.9% 16.4% Married 62.8% 65.5% Separated 0.2% 0.0% Widowed 6.2% 11.9% Divorced 10.8% 6.2%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
16.4%
Some college, no degree
11.3%
Graduate / professional
5.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 75.9% Bachelor's or higher 13.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 4 0.5% Kindergarten 38 4.3% Elementary school 380 43.4% High school 277 31.6% College / grad school 177 20.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
17.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.6%
Agriculture & mining
6.7%
Transportation & utilities
3.6%
Finance & real estate
2.8%
Professional & management
2.0%
Public administration
1.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 22.2% Service 17.3% Sales & office 14.0% Natural resources & construction 19.5% Production & transportation 27.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 87.6% Government 10.0% Self-employed 2.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 86.8% Carpool 11.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.2% Work from home 0.0% Other means 1.1% Avg commute (minutes) 22.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.6%
Female-led households
17.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 33.5% Retirement income 21.4% Supplemental Security 9.1% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 4.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 40.9% High blood pressure 41.7% High cholesterol 39.3% Diabetes 12.7% Heart disease 8.4% Stroke 4.2% Asthma 10.0% Arthritis 32.2% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 10.0% Cancer 6.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.6% Binge drinking 13.9% No physical activity 31.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.6% Depression 25.0% Fair or poor health 21.9% Poor mental health 16.1% Poor physical health 13.1% No health insurance 20.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.2% Visited dentist 51.0% Cholesterol screening 87.2% Teeth loss 19.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 170 5.7%
Disability % Any disability 12.9% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 9.2% 65 and over 43.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 61.3% Public insurance 40.2% No insurance 12.8% Uninsured under 19 5.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 3,763 94.1% Spanish 72 1.9% Other Indo-European 72 1.9% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 3,988 99.8% Born in same state 3,969 99.3% Born in different state 2,458 61.5% Foreign born 19 0.5% Naturalized citizen 9 0.2% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 610 15.3% Arab 508 12.7%
Ancestry Count % French 499 12.5% English 17 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.5% Internet access 90.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38847
What city is ZIP code 38847 in?
ZIP code 38847 is primarily assigned to Golden, Mississippi.
What county is ZIP code 38847 in?
ZIP code 38847 falls within Itawamba County, Mississippi.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 38847?
13% 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 38847?
The median home value in ZIP code 38847 is $68,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 38847?
ZIP code 38847 has an estimated population of 3,997 residents, with a density of 44 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 38847?
The median household income in ZIP code 38847 is $55,207, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 38847 in?
ZIP code 38847 observes the CST timezone.
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