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Itawamba County
Nettleton, MS
38858
38858 ZIP Code — Nettleton, MS
Itawamba County, Mississippi
ZIP code 38858 is located in
Nettleton ,
Mississippi ,
within Itawamba County .
It covers approximately 121.78 square miles and serves a population of
6,315 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 662 .
About ZIP code 38858
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 $99,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
Median household income is $60,365. 33% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 11% 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.
Overall, ZIP code 38858 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
6,315
Population density
52 / sq mi
State FIPS
28
County FIPS
057
Geography
Land area
121.78 sq mi
Water area
0.54 sq mi
Latitude
34.1050
Longitude
-88.5508
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
662
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
45.4%
50.4%
52.9%
$50k – $100k
36.2%
32.4%
28.4%
$100k – $200k
18.0%
15.7%
15.3%
Over $200k
0.4%
1.5%
3.4%
Demographics & statistics
$60,365
Median household income
10.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,703 27.0% 18 and over 4,612 73.0% 65 and over 706 11.2% Median age 36.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
22%
Group Count % White 4,897 77.5% Black or African American 1,391 22% Two or more races 27 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
45.4%
50.4%
52.9%
$50k – $100k
36.2%
32.4%
28.4%
$100k – $200k
18.0%
15.7%
15.3%
Over $200k
0.4%
1.5%
3.4%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.5% $10k–$15k 3.9% $15k–$25k 8.0% $25k–$35k 14.7% $35k–$50k 14.7% $50k–$75k 15.7% $75k–$100k 17.5% $100k–$150k 15.9% $150k–$200k 5.1% $200k+ 1.1% Median income $60,365
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $99,800 Median rent / month $813 Owner occupied 69.2% Renter occupied 30.8% Vacant 28.0% Single-family detached 60.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 36.2% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.81
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.4% 2010–2019 14.5% 2000–2009 11.6% 1990–1999 26.9% 1980–1989 15.7% 1970–1979 9.3% 1960–1969 9.0% 1950–1959 5.3% 1940–1949 2.9% 1939 or earlier 4.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.8% 1 bedroom 3.5% 2 bedrooms 23.7% 3 bedrooms 57.0% 4 bedrooms 11.8% 5+ bedrooms 3.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.0% 1 vehicle 28.4% 2 vehicles 34.5% 3 or more 33.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 26.7% Electricity 56.0% Propane / LP gas 12.7% Wood 4.3% No fuel used 0.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,163 52.0% Cohabiting couple 179 8.0% Male householder, no spouse 314 14.0% Female householder, no spouse 580 25.9% Households with children under 18 893 39.9% Households with seniors (65+) 498 22.3% Average household size 2.81
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 30.9% 26.9% Married 50.3% 48.3% Separated 3.1% 0.7% Widowed 0.5% 10.5% Divorced 15.2% 13.6%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
12.5%
Some college, no degree
18.3%
Graduate / professional
3.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 82.0% Bachelor's or higher 10.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 13 0.8% Kindergarten 114 6.8% Elementary school 765 45.3% High school 573 34.0% College / grad school 222 13.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.1%
Transportation & utilities
7.2%
Professional & management
5.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.9%
Public administration
3.1%
Agriculture & mining
2.8%
Finance & real estate
0.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 26.4% Service 11.5% Sales & office 21.7% Natural resources & construction 11.4% Production & transportation 28.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 82.6% Government 10.4% Self-employed 6.0% Unpaid family workers 1.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 80.9% Carpool 15.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.5% Work from home 3.1% Other means 0.3% Avg commute (minutes) 27.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
7.8%
Female-led households
18.6%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 32.9% Retirement income 22.4% Supplemental Security 10.2% Cash public assistance 4.3% Food stamps / SNAP 13.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 40.4% High blood pressure 42.0% High cholesterol 37.4% Diabetes 12.8% Heart disease 7.4% Stroke 4.0% Asthma 10.1% Arthritis 29.9% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 8.4% Cancer 6.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.5% Binge drinking 14.0% No physical activity 30.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.4% Depression 23.3% Fair or poor health 20.6% Poor mental health 15.5% Poor physical health 11.9% No health insurance 19.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.2% Visited dentist 54.6% Cholesterol screening 87.9% Teeth loss 19.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 344 7.5%
Disability % Any disability 14.6% Under 18 3.3% 18–64 years 17.6% 65 and over 25.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 62.8% Public insurance 34.9% No insurance 12.7% Uninsured under 19 6.9%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 5,967 94.5% Spanish 29 0.5% Other Indo-European 29 0.5% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 6,261 99.1% Born in same state 6,259 99.1% Born in different state 5,329 84.4% Foreign born 2 0.0% Naturalized citizen 54 0.9% Not a US citizen 25 46.3%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 699 11.1% French 337 5.3% Italian 319 5.1%
Ancestry Count % English 22 0.3% German 9 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 35.4% Internet access 88.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38858
What city is ZIP code 38858 in?
ZIP code 38858 is primarily assigned to Nettleton, Mississippi.
What county is ZIP code 38858 in?
ZIP code 38858 falls within Lee County, Mississippi.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 38858?
11% 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 38858?
The median home value in ZIP code 38858 is $99,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 38858?
ZIP code 38858 has an estimated population of 6,315 residents, with a density of 52 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 38858?
The median household income in ZIP code 38858 is $60,365, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 38858 in?
ZIP code 38858 observes the CST timezone.
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