38666 ZIP Code — Sardis, MS

Panola County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38666 is located in Sardis, Mississippi, within Panola County. It covers approximately 142.13 square miles and serves a population of 5,716 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38666

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 $82,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

The gap between median ($38,900) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 47% 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 25 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 obesity (45%), diabetes (16%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 24% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 38666 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

5,716

population

142.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38666 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38666

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38666. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sardis	Acceptable
Sardis	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38606 Batesville (7.5 mi) 38619 Como (7.9 mi) 38620 Courtland (12.7 mi) 38621 Crenshaw (13.5 mi) 38668 Senatobia (14.4 mi) 38658 Pope (15.1 mi) 38665 Sarah (17.6 mi) 38628 Sledge (18 mi) 38673 Taylor (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,716
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	142.13 sq mi
Water area	7.83 sq mi
Latitude	34.4108
Longitude	-89.9423
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	72.5%	60.2%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	20.4%	25.2%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	4.6%	11.1%	15.3%
Over $200k	2.5%	3.5%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

5,716

Population

People per sq mi

42.3

Median age

$38,900

Median household income

$29,112

Per capita income

$82,900

Median home value

$740

Median monthly rent

63.8%

Home ownership

25.0%

Poverty rate

12.7%

Unemployment

2,003

Housing units

13.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

132

Under 5

121

239

5–9

219

213

10–14

195

15–19

167

20–24

153

308

25–34

281

503

35–44

460

232

45–54

213

138

55–59

127

448

60–64

409

314

65–74

287

174

75–84

159

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,212	21.2%
18 and over	4,504	78.8%
65 and over	1,026	17.9%
Median age	42.3 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 52.7%

White 43.6%

Two or more races 3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	3,019	52.7%
White	2,499	43.6%
Two or more races	174	3%
Hispanic or Latino	13	0.2%
Other race	13	0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	11	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	72.5%	60.2%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	20.4%	25.2%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	4.6%	11.1%	15.3%
Over $200k	2.5%	3.5%	3.4%

Under $10k 12.7%

$10k–$15k 15.8%

$15k–$25k 12.3%

$25k–$35k 5.0%

$35k–$50k 15.1%

$50k–$75k 19.2%

$75k–$100k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 2.7%

$150k–$200k 1.9%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.7%
$10k–$15k	15.8%
$15k–$25k	12.3%
$25k–$35k	5.0%
$35k–$50k	15.1%
$50k–$75k	19.2%
$75k–$100k	12.6%
$100k–$150k	2.7%
$150k–$200k	1.9%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$38,900

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.6%

$50k–$100k 32.0%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 12.6%

$200k–$300k 12.4%

$300k–$500k 4.9%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$82,900
Median rent / month	$740
Owner occupied	63.8%
Renter occupied	36.2%
Vacant	16.5%
Single-family detached	71.1%
Large apartment buildings	2.8%
Mobile homes	19.2%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.2%
2000–2009	7.7%
1990–1999	30.8%
1980–1989	6.3%
1970–1979	15.5%
1960–1969	11.3%
1950–1959	12.3%
1940–1949	7.5%
1939 or earlier	2.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	6.2%
2 bedrooms	35.4%
3 bedrooms	43.3%
4 bedrooms	12.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.1%
1 vehicle	26.9%
2 vehicles	43.2%
3 or more	23.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.9%
Electricity	41.0%
Propane / LP gas	26.5%
Wood	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	779	32.5%
Cohabiting couple	103	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	807	33.7%
Female householder, no spouse	709	29.6%
Households with children under 18	638	26.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	694	28.9%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.7%	39.8%
Married	38.2%	34.8%
Separated	10.0%	1.6%
Widowed	5.5%	9.5%
Divorced	14.6%	14.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.0%

Some HS, no diploma 12.9%

HS graduate 35.1%

Some college, no degree 18.6%

Associate's degree 9.8%

Bachelor's degree 9.6%

Graduate / professional 4.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.1%
Bachelor's or higher	13.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	100	9.2%
Kindergarten	110	10.1%
Elementary school	690	63.2%
High school	122	11.2%
College / grad school	69	6.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.0%

Manufacturing 20.2%

Transportation & utilities 11.2%

Construction 8.5%

Professional & management 6.5%

Public administration 6.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%

Retail trade 5.1%

Information 4.9%

Other services 3.6%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.0%
Service	22.1%
Sales & office	20.6%
Natural resources & construction	12.2%
Production & transportation	23.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.5%
Government	28.7%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.4%
Carpool	8.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	4.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.8

Poverty

All people 25.0%

Under 18 years 30.8%

18 and over 23.4%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 48.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.8%
Retirement income	19.3%
Supplemental Security	11.0%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.6%
High blood pressure	49.6%
High cholesterol	38.3%
Diabetes	16.4%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	5.4%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	32.3%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.8%
Binge drinking	11.8%
No physical activity	34.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.9%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	26.7%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	22.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	44.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	22.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	101	2.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.3%
Under 18	9.7%
18–64 years	19.7%
65 and over	35.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	43.7%
Public insurance	45.8%
No insurance	23.6%
Uninsured under 19	22.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,463	95.6%
Spanish	23	0.4%
Other Indo-European	23	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,716	100.0%
Born in same state	5,709	99.9%
Born in different state	4,401	77.0%
Foreign born	7	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	577	10.1%
Italian	356	6.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	174	3%
English	57	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.0%
Internet access	81.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38666

What city is ZIP code 38666 in?

ZIP code 38666 is primarily assigned to Sardis, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38666 in?

ZIP code 38666 falls within Panola County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38666?

25% of residents in ZIP code 38666 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 38666 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 38666 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38666?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 38666?

Health data for ZIP code 38666 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (16%) and smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 38666 in?

ZIP code 38666 observes the CST timezone.