38852 ZIP Code — Iuka, MS

Tishomingo County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38852 is located in Iuka, Mississippi, within Tishomingo County. It covers approximately 198.02 square miles and serves a population of 8,459 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38852

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $129,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $43,030. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

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 (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

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

Overall, ZIP code 38852 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

8,459

population

198.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38852 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38852

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38852. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Iuka	Acceptable
Iuka	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38833 Burnsville (7.2 mi) 38846 Glen (10.7 mi) 38873 Tishomingo (11.5 mi) 35677 Waterloo (12.8 mi) 35616 Cherokee (14.3 mi) 38326 Counce (16.6 mi) 38838 Dennis (18.8 mi) 38827 Belmont (19.2 mi) 38357 Michie (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	8,459
Population density	43 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	141

Geography
Land area	198.02 sq mi
Water area	10.17 sq mi
Latitude	34.8256
Longitude	-88.2231
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	62.2%	60.4%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	25.2%	28.4%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	11.2%	10.0%	15.3%
Over $200k	1.4%	1.1%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

8,459

Population

People per sq mi

49.2

Median age

$43,030

Median household income

$27,746

Per capita income

$129,200

Median home value

$538

Median monthly rent

77.0%

Home ownership

19.4%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

4,015

Housing units

16.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

229

Under 5

226

176

5–9

175

251

10–14

248

269

15–19

266

147

20–24

146

380

25–34

376

420

35–44

416

532

45–54

527

367

55–59

363

429

60–64

426

590

65–74

585

351

75–84

347

109

85+

108

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,714	20.3%
18 and over	6,745	79.7%
65 and over	2,090	24.7%
Median age	49.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Black or African American 1.6%

Other race 1.5%

Two or more races 1.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	8,005	93.1%
Hispanic or Latino	143	1.7%
Black or African American	141	1.6%
Other race	129	1.5%
Two or more races	124	1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	60	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.2%	60.4%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	25.2%	28.4%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	11.2%	10.0%	15.3%
Over $200k	1.4%	1.1%	3.4%

Under $10k 9.4%

$10k–$15k 9.2%

$15k–$25k 15.8%

$25k–$35k 6.8%

$35k–$50k 15.4%

$50k–$75k 12.8%

$75k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 8.1%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.4%
$10k–$15k	9.2%
$15k–$25k	15.8%
$25k–$35k	6.8%
$35k–$50k	15.4%
$50k–$75k	12.8%
$75k–$100k	13.7%
$100k–$150k	8.1%
$150k–$200k	5.3%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$43,030

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.4%

$50k–$100k 26.7%

$100k–$150k 21.0%

$150k–$200k 21.7%

$200k–$300k 14.0%

$300k–$500k 4.1%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$129,200
Median rent / month	$538
Owner occupied	77.0%
Renter occupied	23.0%
Vacant	19.9%
Single-family detached	73.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	16.2%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.12

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	9.5%
2000–2009	10.9%
1990–1999	19.5%
1980–1989	13.2%
1970–1979	14.0%
1960–1969	14.4%
1950–1959	8.5%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	5.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.1%
2 bedrooms	25.3%
3 bedrooms	52.0%
4 bedrooms	12.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	27.5%
2 vehicles	37.9%
3 or more	30.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.5%
Electricity	57.7%
Propane / LP gas	10.4%
Fuel oil	0.8%
Wood	6.4%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,008	50.9%
Cohabiting couple	56	1.4%
Male householder, no spouse	957	24.3%
Female householder, no spouse	921	23.4%
Households with children under 18	1,170	29.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,531	38.8%
Average household size	2.07

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.5%	14.0%
Married	58.0%	57.3%
Separated	3.4%	2.2%
Widowed	8.1%	11.9%
Divorced	12.0%	14.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.7%

Some HS, no diploma 10.4%

HS graduate 32.0%

Some college, no degree 18.7%

Associate's degree 15.8%

Bachelor's degree 8.2%

Graduate / professional 8.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.8%
Bachelor's or higher	16.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	93	7.1%
Kindergarten	46	3.5%
Elementary school	631	48.4%
High school	448	34.4%
College / grad school	86	6.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.8%

Education & healthcare 16.8%

Retail trade 9.8%

Construction 8.6%

Transportation & utilities 7.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%

Public administration 7.4%

Professional & management 6.9%

Finance & real estate 6.8%

Other services 2.5%

Information 1.1%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.9%
Service	15.4%
Sales & office	23.3%
Natural resources & construction	14.0%
Production & transportation	16.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.2%
Government	18.3%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.3%
Carpool	3.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.9

Poverty

All people 19.4%

Under 18 years 23.9%

18 and over 18.2%

Married-couple families 5.2%

Female-led households 44.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.5%
Retirement income	24.8%
Supplemental Security	17.6%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.8%
High blood pressure	44.9%
High cholesterol	40.7%
Diabetes	13.9%
Heart disease	9.9%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	36.3%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.4%
Binge drinking	13.4%
No physical activity	32.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	24.1%
Fair or poor health	22.7%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	19.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	52.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	19.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	572	8.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.1%
Under 18	8.6%
18–64 years	22.7%
65 and over	40.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.7%
Public insurance	46.6%
No insurance	11.8%
Uninsured under 19	6.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,004	94.6%
Spanish	17	0.2%
Other Indo-European	17	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,440	99.8%
Born in same state	8,388	99.2%
Born in different state	5,138	60.7%
Foreign born	52	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	19	0.2%
Not a US citizen	6	31.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,393	16.5%
Arab	1,337	15.8%
French	1,126	13.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	140	1.7%
German	27	0.3%
Norwegian	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.6%
Internet access	90.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38852

What city is ZIP code 38852 in?

ZIP code 38852 is primarily assigned to Iuka, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38852 in?

ZIP code 38852 falls within Tishomingo County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38852?

19% of residents in ZIP code 38852 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 38852 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 38852 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38852?

The median home value in ZIP code 38852 is $129,200.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 38852?

The median household income in ZIP code 38852 is $43,030, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 38852 in?

ZIP code 38852 observes the CST timezone.