38658 ZIP Code — Pope, MS

Panola County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38658 is located in Pope, Mississippi, within Panola County. It covers approximately 42.99 square miles and serves a population of 2,049 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38658

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $110,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,146. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 38658 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,049

population

42.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38658 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38658

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38658. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pope	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38620 Courtland (2.6 mi) 38606 Batesville (7.7 mi) 38927 Enid (8 mi) 38948 Oakland (8.6 mi) 38666 Sardis (15.1 mi) 38961 Tillatoba (16 mi) 38673 Taylor (16.9 mi) 38965 Water Valley (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,049
Population density	48 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	42.99 sq mi
Water area	0.60 sq mi
Latitude	34.1937
Longitude	-89.9189
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	48.8%	60.2%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	43.7%	25.2%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	7.5%	11.1%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,049

Population

People per sq mi

48.0

Median age

$66,146

Median household income

$29,463

Per capita income

$110,000

Median home value

$970

Median monthly rent

84.5%

Home ownership

10.7%

Poverty rate

11.2%

Unemployment

960

Housing units

12.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

120

15–19

20–24

25–34

121

35–44

107

45–54

120

139

55–59

173

60–64

65–74

109

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	398	19.4%
18 and over	1,651	80.6%
65 and over	423	20.6%
Median age	48.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.1%

Black or African American 9.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Other race 1.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Two or more races 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,789	86.1%
Black or African American	199	9.6%
Hispanic or Latino	29	1.4%
Other race	29	1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	17	0.8%
Two or more races	15	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.8%	60.2%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	43.7%	25.2%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	7.5%	11.1%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	3.4%

Under $10k 1.4%

$10k–$15k 9.8%

$15k–$25k 10.5%

$25k–$35k 10.4%

$35k–$50k 8.6%

$50k–$75k 15.2%

$75k–$100k 23.0%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

$150k–$200k 9.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$10k–$15k	9.8%
$15k–$25k	10.5%
$25k–$35k	10.4%
$35k–$50k	8.6%
$50k–$75k	15.2%
$75k–$100k	23.0%
$100k–$150k	11.8%
$150k–$200k	9.2%
Median income	$66,146

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.9%

$50k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 26.5%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

$200k–$300k 16.0%

$300k–$500k 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$110,000
Median rent / month	$970
Owner occupied	84.5%
Renter occupied	15.5%
Vacant	16.1%
Single-family detached	71.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	28.0%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	1.88

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	19.9%
2000–2009	13.6%
1990–1999	16.8%
1980–1989	18.9%
1970–1979	6.4%
1960–1969	7.6%
1950–1959	2.9%
1940–1949	8.4%
1939 or earlier	5.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	0.3%
2 bedrooms	40.5%
3 bedrooms	51.3%
4 bedrooms	7.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.3%
1 vehicle	27.4%
2 vehicles	41.6%
3 or more	30.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.7%
Electricity	51.6%
Propane / LP gas	44.6%
Wood	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	408	44.1%
Cohabiting couple	108	11.7%
Male householder, no spouse	168	18.2%
Female householder, no spouse	241	26.1%
Households with children under 18	243	26.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	352	38.1%
Average household size	2.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.9%	18.5%
Married	50.1%	45.6%
Separated	0.0%	1.8%
Widowed	4.7%	22.0%
Divorced	25.3%	12.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.9%

Some HS, no diploma 12.1%

HS graduate 31.2%

Some college, no degree 24.0%

Associate's degree 11.8%

Bachelor's degree 10.1%

Graduate / professional 1.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.0%
Bachelor's or higher	12.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	144	40.4%
High school	159	44.7%
College / grad school	53	14.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.5%

Transportation & utilities 15.9%

Manufacturing 15.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.0%

Retail trade 9.1%

Construction 7.0%

Agriculture & mining 5.8%

Public administration 4.9%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Professional & management 1.2%

Information 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Other services 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.7%
Service	11.8%
Sales & office	43.4%
Natural resources & construction	19.5%
Production & transportation	10.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.0%
Government	23.0%
Self-employed	2.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.2%
Carpool	6.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	10.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.8

Poverty

All people 10.7%

Under 18 years 7.5%

18 and over 11.5%

Married-couple families 3.9%

Female-led households 6.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.2%
Retirement income	15.6%
Supplemental Security	13.8%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.8%
High blood pressure	43.7%
High cholesterol	39.0%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	30.3%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	28.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.7%
Depression	22.4%
Fair or poor health	20.3%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	18.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.0%
Visited dentist	53.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	16.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	85	5.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.1%
Under 18	0.5%
18–64 years	28.3%
65 and over	53.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.2%
Public insurance	37.9%
No insurance	6.8%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,935	94.4%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,049	100.0%
Born in same state	2,049	100.0%
Born in different state	1,544	75.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	424	20.7%
Italian	273	13.3%
Arab	194	9.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	10	0.5%
Irish	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.1%
Internet access	84.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38658

What city is ZIP code 38658 in?

ZIP code 38658 is primarily assigned to Pope, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38658 in?

ZIP code 38658 falls within Panola County, Mississippi.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38658?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 38658 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 38658 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 38658 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 38658 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38658?

The median home value in ZIP code 38658 is $110,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 38658 in?

ZIP code 38658 observes the CST timezone.