38859 ZIP Code — New Site, MS

Prentiss County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38859 is located in New Site, Mississippi, within Prentiss County. It covers approximately 43.99 square miles and serves a population of 702 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38859

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $88,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $87,796. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% 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 a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 38859 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

702
population
43.99
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
38859 ZIP code map
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City Status
New Site Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 702
Population density 16 / sq mi
State FIPS 28
County FIPS 117
Geography
Land area 43.99 sq mi
Water area 2.39 sq mi
Latitude 34.5098
Longitude -88.3845
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 35.4% 59.5% 52.9%
$50k – $100k 47.6% 27.4% 28.4%
$100k – $200k 17.0% 11.4% 15.3%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.7% 3.4%

Demographics & statistics

702
Population
16
People per sq mi
36.1
Median age
$87,796
Median household income
$24,131
Per capita income
$88,400
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
97.3%
Home ownership
4.4%
Poverty rate
3.4%
Unemployment
342
Housing units
7.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
28
Under 5
20
64
5–9
47
11
10–14
8
31
20–24
22
37
25–34
27
56
35–44
41
37
45–54
27
7
55–59
5
28
60–64
21
44
65–74
32
50
75–84
36
13
85+
10
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1817825.4%
18 and over52474.6%
65 and over18526.4%
Median age36.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Other race 3.7%
GroupCount%
White67592.6%
Hispanic or Latino273.7%
Other race273.7%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 35.4% 59.5% 52.9%
$50k – $100k 47.6% 27.4% 28.4%
$100k – $200k 17.0% 11.4% 15.3%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.7% 3.4%
Under $10k 2.7%
$10k–$15k 3.2%
$15k–$25k 6.8%
$25k–$35k 1.8%
$35k–$50k 7.2%
$50k–$75k 26.2%
$75k–$100k 24.4%
$100k–$150k 27.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.7%
$10k–$15k3.2%
$15k–$25k6.8%
$25k–$35k1.8%
$35k–$50k7.2%
$50k–$75k26.2%
$75k–$100k24.4%
$100k–$150k27.6%
Median income$87,796

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.9%
$50k–$100k 52.1%
$100k–$150k 19.5%
$150k–$200k 4.2%
$200k–$300k 22.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$88,400
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied97.3%
Renter occupied2.7%
Vacant36.5%
Single-family detached70.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes26.4%
Median rooms6.1
Avg household size (owned)3.15

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20194.6%
2000–200934.8%
1990–19997.2%
1980–198912.9%
1970–197925.3%
1960–19690.0%
1950–19595.5%
1940–19491.7%
1939 or earlier8.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom12.4%
2 bedrooms15.2%
3 bedrooms40.8%
4 bedrooms28.2%
5+ bedrooms3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle19.5%
2 vehicles13.6%
3 or more67.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas17.2%
Electricity57.0%
Propane / LP gas18.6%
Wood7.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family14063.3%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse6529.4%
Female householder, no spouse167.2%
Households with children under 186931.2%
Households with seniors (65+)11049.8%
Average household size3.18

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married18.7%0.0%
Married52.4%76.8%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed10.7%0.0%
Divorced18.2%23.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.0%
Some HS, no diploma 5.1%
HS graduate 23.4%
Some college, no degree 41.2%
Associate's degree 12.7%
Bachelor's degree 7.6%
Graduate / professional 0.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher84.9%
Bachelor's or higher7.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool6139.4%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school8152.3%
High school74.5%
College / grad school63.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.5%
Retail trade 26.1%
Manufacturing 25.5%
Transportation & utilities 10.3%
Wholesale trade 6.1%
Construction 5.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts11.6%
Service2.6%
Sales & office21.6%
Natural resources & construction18.7%
Production & transportation45.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector70.6%
Government23.9%
Self-employed5.5%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone96.0%
Carpool4.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home0.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)26.9

Poverty

All people 4.4%
Under 18 years 10.1%
18 and over 2.5%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security51.6%
Retirement income34.8%
Supplemental Security17.2%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP2.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.9%
High blood pressure42.7%
High cholesterol40.3%
Diabetes12.2%
Heart disease8.7%
Stroke4.1%
Asthma9.4%
Arthritis31.9%
Kidney disease3.4%
Pulmonary disease9.3%
Cancer7.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking21.9%
Binge drinking14.1%
No physical activity29.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.3%
Depression22.8%
Fair or poor health20.1%
Poor mental health14.9%
Poor physical health12.4%
No health insurance17.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.9%
Visited dentist55.6%
Cholesterol screening88.7%
Teeth loss18.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans5811.1%
Disability%
Any disability16.7%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years14.7%
65 and over36.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance78.9%
Public insurance42.3%
No insurance4.1%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only65493.2%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)702100.0%
Born in same state702100.0%
Born in different state62288.6%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab24434.8%
AncestryCount%
Italian314.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access31.5%
Internet access85.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38859

What city is ZIP code 38859 in?

ZIP code 38859 is primarily assigned to New Site, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38859 in?

ZIP code 38859 falls within Prentiss County, Mississippi.

Is ZIP code 38859 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 38859 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 38859 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 38859 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 38859 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 38859 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38859?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 38859 in?

ZIP code 38859 observes the CST timezone.

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