38659 ZIP Code — Potts Camp, MS

Marshall County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38659 is located in Potts Camp, Mississippi, within Marshall County. It covers approximately 110.87 square miles and serves a population of 2,012 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38659

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $82,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $43,302. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 39% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% 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 38659 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,012

population

110.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38659 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38659

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38659. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Potts Camp	Acceptable
Potts Camp	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38685 Waterford (9.1 mi) 38633 Hickory Flat (9.4 mi) 38650 Myrtle (13.5 mi) 38601 Abbeville (13.9 mi) 38635 Holly Springs (14.7 mi) 38627 Etta (14.9 mi) 38603 Ashland (18.3 mi) 38610 Blue Mountain (18.4 mi) 38871 Thaxton (19.4 mi) 38655 Oxford (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,012
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	093

Geography
Land area	110.87 sq mi
Water area	0.59 sq mi
Latitude	34.6089
Longitude	-89.3524
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	62.3%	54.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	25.4%	27.6%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	8.2%	15.2%	15.3%
Over $200k	4.2%	3.2%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,012

Population

People per sq mi

33.5

Median age

$43,302

Median household income

$21,630

Per capita income

$82,600

Median home value

$903

Median monthly rent

80.9%

Home ownership

21.1%

Poverty rate

6.7%

Unemployment

1,014

Housing units

14.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

102

Under 5

152

5–9

10–14

115

15–19

170

20–24

25–34

141

35–44

137

45–54

55–59

60–64

129

65–74

191

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	753	37.4%
18 and over	1,259	62.6%
65 and over	396	19.7%
Median age	33.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76%

Two or more races 8.6%

Black or African American 8.2%

Hispanic or Latino 7.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,648	76%
Two or more races	187	8.6%
Black or African American	177	8.2%
Hispanic or Latino	156	7.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.3%	54.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	25.4%	27.6%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	8.2%	15.2%	15.3%
Over $200k	4.2%	3.2%	3.4%

Under $10k 6.8%

$10k–$15k 5.9%

$15k–$25k 13.6%

$25k–$35k 7.2%

$35k–$50k 33.7%

$50k–$75k 15.3%

$75k–$100k 2.0%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.8%
$10k–$15k	5.9%
$15k–$25k	13.6%
$25k–$35k	7.2%
$35k–$50k	33.7%
$50k–$75k	15.3%
$75k–$100k	2.0%
$100k–$150k	13.0%
$150k–$200k	2.5%
Median income	$43,302

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.1%

$50k–$100k 37.2%

$100k–$150k 13.5%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

$200k–$300k 7.4%

$500k–$1M 3.3%

$1M+ 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$82,600
Median rent / month	$903
Owner occupied	80.9%
Renter occupied	19.1%
Vacant	26.8%
Single-family detached	65.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.8%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.0%
2000–2009	28.3%
1990–1999	15.9%
1980–1989	10.0%
1970–1979	20.8%
1960–1969	5.8%
1950–1959	4.9%
1940–1949	0.3%
1939 or earlier	3.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	7.0%
2 bedrooms	24.1%
3 bedrooms	56.8%
4 bedrooms	10.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.8%
1 vehicle	34.1%
2 vehicles	32.4%
3 or more	27.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	13.8%
Electricity	60.5%
Propane / LP gas	20.6%
Wood	5.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	280	32.4%
Cohabiting couple	4	0.5%
Male householder, no spouse	249	28.9%
Female householder, no spouse	330	38.2%
Households with children under 18	249	28.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	299	34.6%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.1%	42.4%
Married	50.2%	32.0%
Separated	8.7%	0.9%
Widowed	4.6%	8.4%
Divorced	10.4%	16.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.9%

Some HS, no diploma 7.4%

HS graduate 31.6%

Some college, no degree 27.8%

Associate's degree 6.3%

Bachelor's degree 7.9%

Graduate / professional 6.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.6%
Bachelor's or higher	14.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	4.5%
Kindergarten	9	1.8%
Elementary school	215	41.9%
High school	259	50.5%
College / grad school	7	1.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.5%

Transportation & utilities 18.3%

Retail trade 12.5%

Other services 10.7%

Wholesale trade 7.0%

Manufacturing 6.6%

Construction 6.3%

Professional & management 5.3%

Finance & real estate 4.9%

Public administration 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.1%
Service	14.5%
Sales & office	15.4%
Natural resources & construction	12.8%
Production & transportation	37.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.2%
Government	10.2%
Self-employed	1.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.4%
Carpool	1.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.4%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.1

Poverty

All people 21.1%

Under 18 years 30.4%

18 and over 15.6%

Married-couple families 3.6%

Female-led households 42.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.6%
Retirement income	27.7%
Supplemental Security	3.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.2%
High blood pressure	41.4%
High cholesterol	37.0%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	29.6%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.0%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	29.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	20.7%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	20.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	50.4%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	19.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	59	4.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.2%
Under 18	0.8%
18–64 years	26.1%
65 and over	49.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.0%
Public insurance	44.7%
No insurance	5.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,758	87.4%
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)	2,010	99.9%
Born in same state	2,010	99.9%
Born in different state	1,311	65.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.1%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	293	14.6%
Italian	280	13.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	263	13.1%
English	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.9%
Internet access	82.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38659

What city is ZIP code 38659 in?

ZIP code 38659 is primarily assigned to Potts Camp, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38659 in?

ZIP code 38659 falls within Marshall County, Mississippi.

Is ZIP code 38659 family-oriented?

37% of residents in ZIP code 38659 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38659?

21% of residents in ZIP code 38659 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38659?

14% 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 38659 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 38659 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 38659 in?

ZIP code 38659 observes the CST timezone.