38663 ZIP Code — Ripley, MS

Tippah County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38663 is located in Ripley, Mississippi, within Tippah County. It covers approximately 189.20 square miles and serves a population of 11,868 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38663

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $131,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $48,519. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 40% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 38663 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

11,868

population

189.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38663 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38663

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38663. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ripley	Acceptable
Ripley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38610 Blue Mountain (8.4 mi) 38625 Dumas (8.9 mi) 38674 Tiplersville (10.3 mi) 38629 Falkner (10.9 mi) 38683 Walnut (12.3 mi) 38603 Ashland (15.6 mi) 38652 New Albany (16.8 mi) 38633 Hickory Flat (16.9 mi) 38865 Rienzi (19.2 mi) 38650 Myrtle (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	11,868
Population density	63 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	139

Geography
Land area	189.20 sq mi
Water area	0.67 sq mi
Latitude	34.7227
Longitude	-88.9105
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	662

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.2%	62.6%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	25.5%	26.2%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	7.5%	9.4%	15.3%
Over $200k	2.8%	1.8%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

11,868

Population

People per sq mi

41.4

Median age

$48,519

Median household income

$26,103

Per capita income

$131,200

Median home value

$673

Median monthly rent

73.2%

Home ownership

21.2%

Poverty rate

7.1%

Unemployment

4,281

Housing units

20.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

255

Under 5

266

296

5–9

309

533

10–14

558

514

15–19

538

347

20–24

364

602

25–34

630

711

35–44

745

814

45–54

852

444

55–59

464

302

60–64

317

652

65–74

683

236

75–84

247

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,862	24.1%
18 and over	9,006	75.9%
65 and over	2,007	16.9%
Median age	41.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73.8%

Black or African American 10.6%

Two or more races 6.5%

Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

Other race 3.6%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	9,263	73.8%
Black or African American	1,331	10.6%
Two or more races	815	6.5%
Hispanic or Latino	687	5.5%
Other race	450	3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	9	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.2%	62.6%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	25.5%	26.2%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	7.5%	9.4%	15.3%
Over $200k	2.8%	1.8%	3.4%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 8.1%

$15k–$25k 16.9%

$25k–$35k 9.1%

$35k–$50k 15.3%

$50k–$75k 15.1%

$75k–$100k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 12.0%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	8.1%
$15k–$25k	16.9%
$25k–$35k	9.1%
$35k–$50k	15.3%
$50k–$75k	15.1%
$75k–$100k	14.0%
$100k–$150k	12.0%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$48,519

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.0%

$50k–$100k 26.9%

$100k–$150k 23.4%

$150k–$200k 16.2%

$200k–$300k 17.6%

$300k–$500k 4.8%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$131,200
Median rent / month	$673
Owner occupied	73.2%
Renter occupied	26.8%
Vacant	16.0%
Single-family detached	76.0%
Large apartment buildings	2.1%
Mobile homes	15.6%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	10.9%
2000–2009	17.7%
1990–1999	17.8%
1980–1989	13.1%
1970–1979	13.8%
1960–1969	10.1%
1950–1959	9.6%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	4.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.9%
1 bedroom	5.6%
2 bedrooms	21.0%
3 bedrooms	53.6%
4 bedrooms	10.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	32.8%
2 vehicles	42.5%
3 or more	20.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	59.3%
Electricity	34.8%
Propane / LP gas	3.2%
Wood	2.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,345	50.5%
Cohabiting couple	289	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	670	14.4%
Female householder, no spouse	1,339	28.8%
Households with children under 18	1,417	30.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,314	28.3%
Average household size	2.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.0%	23.1%
Married	57.5%	46.4%
Separated	2.3%	3.7%
Widowed	1.3%	11.0%
Divorced	14.9%	15.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.2%

Some HS, no diploma 13.5%

HS graduate 27.3%

Some college, no degree 22.0%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 13.6%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.3%
Bachelor's or higher	20.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	37	1.3%
Kindergarten	339	11.6%
Elementary school	1,279	43.7%
High school	789	26.9%
College / grad school	484	16.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.5%

Education & healthcare 20.9%

Retail trade 14.0%

Transportation & utilities 9.3%

Construction 7.9%

Other services 4.5%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%

Agriculture & mining 3.5%

Professional & management 2.3%

Public administration 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.6%
Service	9.9%
Sales & office	17.3%
Natural resources & construction	12.2%
Production & transportation	32.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.7%
Government	10.6%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.6%
Carpool	7.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.9%
Other means	2.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.3

Poverty

All people 21.2%

Under 18 years 29.4%

18 and over 18.6%

Married-couple families 7.5%

Female-led households 42.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.8%
Retirement income	22.6%
Supplemental Security	5.5%
Cash public assistance	0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.5%
High blood pressure	42.7%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	31.7%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.5%
Binge drinking	13.5%
No physical activity	33.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.4%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	22.6%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	21.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	50.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	21.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	434	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.2%
Under 18	3.4%
18–64 years	20.3%
65 and over	27.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.9%
Public insurance	37.6%
No insurance	14.9%
Uninsured under 19	6.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	11,347	95.6%
Spanish	227	2.0%
Other Indo-European	227	2.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	11,573	97.5%
Born in same state	11,532	97.2%
Born in different state	8,688	73.2%
Foreign born	41	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	295	2.5%
Not a US citizen	49	16.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,379	11.6%
Arab	951	8%
Italian	873	7.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	51	0.4%
Polish	19	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	91.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38663

What city is ZIP code 38663 in?

ZIP code 38663 is primarily assigned to Ripley, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38663 in?

ZIP code 38663 falls within Tippah County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38663?

21% of residents in ZIP code 38663 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 38663 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 38663 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38663?

The median home value in ZIP code 38663 is $131,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 38663?

ZIP code 38663 has an estimated population of 11,868 residents, with a density of 63 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 38663 in?

ZIP code 38663 observes the CST timezone.