38948 ZIP Code — Oakland, MS

Yalobusha County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38948 is located in Oakland, Mississippi, within Yalobusha County. It covers approximately 103.32 square miles and serves a population of 2,194 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38948

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $67,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.

Median household income is $31,302. 41% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 38948 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,194
population
103.32
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
38948 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 38948

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City Status
Oakland Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
38961 Tillatoba (7.6 mi) 38658 Pope (8.6 mi) 38927 Enid (10.2 mi) 38620 Courtland (10.7 mi) 38953 Scobey (12.1 mi) 38965 Water Valley (14.6 mi) 38922 Coffeeville (15.4 mi) 38920 Cascilla (15.8 mi) 38606 Batesville (16.1 mi) 38673 Taylor (18.3 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,194
Population density 21 / sq mi
State FIPS 28
County FIPS 161
Geography
Land area 103.32 sq mi
Water area 14.55 sq mi
Latitude 34.0798
Longitude -89.8600
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 66.0% 57.7% 52.9%
$50k – $100k 29.1% 30.1% 28.4%
$100k – $200k 4.9% 11.8% 15.3%
Over $200k 0.0% 0.4% 3.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,194
Population
21
People per sq mi
45.8
Median age
$31,302
Median household income
$22,645
Per capita income
$67,200
Median home value
$878
Median monthly rent
62.1%
Home ownership
13.2%
Poverty rate
12.8%
Unemployment
929
Housing units
8.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
43
Under 5
38
33
5–9
30
40
10–14
37
54
15–19
49
118
20–24
106
169
25–34
153
96
35–44
86
230
45–54
208
100
55–59
91
68
60–64
62
112
65–74
101
87
75–84
78
3
85+
2
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1831714.4%
18 and over1,87785.6%
65 and over38317.5%
Median age45.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63.5%
Black or African American 35.7%
Two or more races 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
GroupCount%
White1,39463.5%
Black or African American78435.7%
Two or more races120.5%
Asian40.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 66.0% 57.7% 52.9%
$50k – $100k 29.1% 30.1% 28.4%
$100k – $200k 4.9% 11.8% 15.3%
Over $200k 0.0% 0.4% 3.4%
Under $10k 11.8%
$10k–$15k 10.8%
$15k–$25k 16.3%
$25k–$35k 18.8%
$35k–$50k 7.2%
$50k–$75k 15.0%
$75k–$100k 6.2%
$100k–$150k 13.5%
$150k–$200k 0.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k11.8%
$10k–$15k10.8%
$15k–$25k16.3%
$25k–$35k18.8%
$35k–$50k7.2%
$50k–$75k15.0%
$75k–$100k6.2%
$100k–$150k13.5%
$150k–$200k0.4%
Median income$31,302

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.9%
$50k–$100k 45.1%
$100k–$150k 6.1%
$150k–$200k 8.0%
$200k–$300k 10.5%
$300k–$500k 1.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$67,200
Median rent / month$878
Owner occupied62.1%
Renter occupied37.9%
Vacant26.5%
Single-family detached56.6%
Large apartment buildings1.2%
Mobile homes36.2%
Median rooms5.3
Avg household size (owned)2.46

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201912.3%
2000–200910.0%
1990–199919.5%
1980–198914.4%
1970–197930.2%
1960–19693.3%
1950–19593.0%
1940–19490.1%
1939 or earlier7.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.0%
1 bedroom2.6%
2 bedrooms20.2%
3 bedrooms64.2%
4 bedrooms7.2%
5+ bedrooms4.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.9%
1 vehicle37.2%
2 vehicles36.5%
3 or more22.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas9.4%
Electricity49.8%
Propane / LP gas40.1%
Wood0.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family42244.6%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse33235.1%
Female householder, no spouse19320.4%
Households with children under 1820521.6%
Households with seniors (65+)27328.8%
Average household size2.32

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married35.0%18.5%
Married56.6%49.4%
Separated0.4%2.4%
Widowed1.4%17.5%
Divorced6.7%12.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.7%
Some HS, no diploma 9.0%
HS graduate 59.4%
Some college, no degree 10.3%
Associate's degree 7.2%
Bachelor's degree 4.7%
Graduate / professional 3.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher85.4%
Bachelor's or higher8.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school14246.7%
High school6019.7%
College / grad school10233.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.6%
Education & healthcare 19.0%
Professional & management 14.5%
Transportation & utilities 13.5%
Construction 12.1%
Wholesale trade 4.5%
Retail trade 4.3%
Public administration 3.6%
Finance & real estate 1.7%
Other services 0.8%
Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts11.5%
Service9.7%
Sales & office21.6%
Natural resources & construction20.2%
Production & transportation37.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector68.0%
Government26.9%
Self-employed4.2%
Unpaid family workers0.9%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone74.5%
Carpool25.5%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home0.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)29.8

Poverty

All people 13.2%
Under 18 years 5.4%
18 and over 14.5%
Married-couple families 6.6%
Female-led households 30.6%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security40.7%
Retirement income9.6%
Supplemental Security7.2%
Cash public assistance2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP11.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity38.9%
High blood pressure46.9%
High cholesterol39.2%
Diabetes14.4%
Heart disease8.3%
Stroke4.5%
Asthma9.8%
Arthritis32.3%
Kidney disease3.6%
Pulmonary disease8.7%
Cancer7.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.8%
Binge drinking12.8%
No physical activity30.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.3%
Depression20.7%
Fair or poor health21.2%
Poor mental health14.3%
Poor physical health12.0%
No health insurance19.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)79.0%
Visited dentist54.4%
Cholesterol screening90.5%
Teeth loss17.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1035.7%
Disability%
Any disability19.6%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years18.9%
65 and over38.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance49.3%
Public insurance40.2%
No insurance17.2%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,11396.3%
Spanish1848.7%
Other Indo-European1728.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages40.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,19099.8%
Born in same state2,19099.8%
Born in different state1,61373.5%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen40.2%
Not a US citizen4100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian23710.8%
Arab2029.2%
AncestryCount%
French1034.7%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access43.2%
Internet access84.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38948

What city is ZIP code 38948 in?

ZIP code 38948 is primarily assigned to Oakland, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38948 in?

ZIP code 38948 falls within Yalobusha County, Mississippi.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38948?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 38948 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 38948 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38948?

The median home value in ZIP code 38948 is $67,200.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 38948?

The median household income in ZIP code 38948 is $31,302, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 38948 in?

ZIP code 38948 observes the CST timezone.

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