38855 ZIP Code — Mantachie, MS

Itawamba County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38855 is located in Mantachie, Mississippi, within Itawamba County. It covers approximately 61.89 square miles and serves a population of 5,205 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38855

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 $125,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($70,590) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 37% 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 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 38855 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,205

population

61.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38855 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38855

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38855. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mantachie	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38843 Fulton (7.6 mi) 38857 Mooreville (7.9 mi) 38856 Marietta (9 mi) 38866 Saltillo (11.1 mi) 38804 Tupelo (12.1 mi) 38847 Golden (13.9 mi) 38824 Baldwyn (15.2 mi) 38849 Guntown (15.4 mi) 38862 Plantersville (15.6 mi) 38876 Tremont (15.6 mi) 38858 Nettleton (17.6 mi) 38801 Tupelo (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,205
Population density	84 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	61.89 sq mi
Water area	0.98 sq mi
Latitude	34.3522
Longitude	-88.4744
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	49.1%	50.4%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	34.5%	32.4%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	13.1%	15.7%	15.3%
Over $200k	3.3%	1.5%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

5,205

Population

People per sq mi

40.8

Median age

$70,590

Median household income

$54,721

Per capita income

$125,700

Median home value

$763

Median monthly rent

80.1%

Home ownership

10.6%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

1,899

Housing units

15.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

141

Under 5

153

118

5–9

128

157

10–14

171

239

15–19

261

102

20–24

111

293

25–34

319

342

35–44

373

330

45–54

360

204

55–59

223

144

60–64

157

254

65–74

277

138

75–84

151

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,211	23.3%
18 and over	3,994	76.7%
65 and over	879	16.9%
Median age	40.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.3%

Two or more races 3.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Other race 2.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%

Black or African American 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,729	88.3%
Two or more races	206	3.8%
Hispanic or Latino	150	2.8%
Other race	144	2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	69	1.3%
Black or African American	57	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.1%	50.4%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	34.5%	32.4%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	13.1%	15.7%	15.3%
Over $200k	3.3%	1.5%	3.4%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 5.0%

$15k–$25k 4.3%

$25k–$35k 10.2%

$35k–$50k 14.9%

$50k–$75k 15.8%

$75k–$100k 22.8%

$100k–$150k 13.9%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	5.0%
$15k–$25k	4.3%
$25k–$35k	10.2%
$35k–$50k	14.9%
$50k–$75k	15.8%
$75k–$100k	22.8%
$100k–$150k	13.9%
$150k–$200k	6.2%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$70,590

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.0%

$50k–$100k 27.8%

$100k–$150k 29.7%

$150k–$200k 13.9%

$200k–$300k 9.5%

$300k–$500k 12.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$125,700
Median rent / month	$763
Owner occupied	80.1%
Renter occupied	19.9%
Vacant	10.8%
Single-family detached	85.5%
Large apartment buildings	1.0%
Mobile homes	10.7%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.4%
2000–2009	19.4%
1990–1999	19.8%
1980–1989	8.4%
1970–1979	18.6%
1960–1969	14.0%
1950–1959	4.8%
1940–1949	5.9%
1939 or earlier	0.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	4.3%
2 bedrooms	20.7%
3 bedrooms	66.2%
4 bedrooms	6.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	25.8%
2 vehicles	40.9%
3 or more	28.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.2%
Electricity	52.2%
Propane / LP gas	3.0%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	2.2%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,032	50.1%
Cohabiting couple	160	7.8%
Male householder, no spouse	448	21.8%
Female householder, no spouse	419	20.3%
Households with children under 18	657	31.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	666	32.3%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.0%	24.9%
Married	57.2%	47.1%
Separated	3.0%	2.6%
Widowed	1.5%	14.0%
Divorced	20.3%	11.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.9%

Some HS, no diploma 8.9%

HS graduate 33.1%

Some college, no degree 25.1%

Associate's degree 12.6%

Bachelor's degree 11.3%

Graduate / professional 4.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.1%
Bachelor's or higher	15.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	34	3.4%
Kindergarten	43	4.4%
Elementary school	468	47.4%
High school	296	30.0%
College / grad school	146	14.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.5%

Manufacturing 22.4%

Transportation & utilities 11.0%

Retail trade 10.2%

Construction 8.0%

Finance & real estate 7.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Wholesale trade 4.2%

Professional & management 3.8%

Other services 2.3%

Public administration 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.3%
Service	12.0%
Sales & office	20.7%
Natural resources & construction	12.0%
Production & transportation	23.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.6%
Government	10.1%
Self-employed	8.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.1%
Carpool	6.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	4.7%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.3

Poverty

All people 10.6%

Under 18 years 13.5%

18 and over 9.7%

Married-couple families 1.1%

Female-led households 39.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.7%
Retirement income	23.2%
Supplemental Security	10.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.4%
High blood pressure	37.3%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.5%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.7%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	15.8%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	16.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.6%
Visited dentist	59.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	235	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.7%
Under 18	13.0%
18–64 years	17.1%
65 and over	32.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.1%
Public insurance	33.3%
No insurance	9.1%
Uninsured under 19	3.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,911	94.4%
Spanish	36	0.7%
Other Indo-European	5	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,205	100.0%
Born in same state	5,177	99.5%
Born in different state	4,231	81.3%
Foreign born	28	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	897	17.2%
French	631	12.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	414	8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.6%
Internet access	88.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38855

What city is ZIP code 38855 in?

ZIP code 38855 is primarily assigned to Mantachie, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38855 in?

ZIP code 38855 falls within Itawamba County, Mississippi.

Is ZIP code 38855 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 38855 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 38855 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 38855 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38855?

The median home value in ZIP code 38855 is $125,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 38855?

ZIP code 38855 has an estimated population of 5,205 residents, with a density of 84 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 38855 in?

ZIP code 38855 observes the CST timezone.