38668 ZIP Code — Senatobia, MS

Tate County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38668 is located in Senatobia, Mississippi, within Tate County. It covers approximately 160.34 square miles and serves a population of 14,076 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38668

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 $198,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $67,077. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Overall, ZIP code 38668 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

14,076

population

160.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38668 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38668

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38668. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Senatobia	Acceptable
Senatobia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38618 Coldwater (7.5 mi) 38619 Como (9.1 mi) 38632 Hernando (13.2 mi) 38666 Sardis (14.4 mi) 38665 Sarah (15.4 mi) 38651 Nesbit (19.3 mi) 38621 Crenshaw (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	14,076
Population density	88 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	137

Geography
Land area	160.34 sq mi
Water area	0.43 sq mi
Latitude	34.6161
Longitude	-89.8982
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	36.5%	46.3%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	34.8%	30.8%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	23.7%	19.6%	15.3%
Over $200k	5.0%	3.3%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

14,076

Population

People per sq mi

34.0

Median age

$67,077

Median household income

$28,995

Per capita income

$198,700

Median home value

$873

Median monthly rent

71.7%

Home ownership

18.8%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

3,830

Housing units

25.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

377

Under 5

412

449

5–9

492

403

10–14

441

1,032

15–19

1,130

391

20–24

427

879

25–34

961

917

35–44

1,004

674

45–54

738

297

55–59

325

327

60–64

358

619

65–74

677

237

75–84

259

119

85+

131

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,228	22.9%
18 and over	10,848	77.1%
65 and over	2,042	14.5%
Median age	34.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 60.8%

Black or African American 35.7%

Two or more races 2.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Other race 0.5%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	8,609	60.8%
Black or African American	5,052	35.7%
Two or more races	336	2.4%
Hispanic or Latino	92	0.6%
Other race	65	0.5%
Asian	8	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.5%	46.3%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	34.8%	30.8%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	23.7%	19.6%	15.3%
Over $200k	5.0%	3.3%	3.4%

Under $10k 3.6%

$10k–$15k 7.1%

$15k–$25k 9.9%

$25k–$35k 8.2%

$35k–$50k 8.7%

$50k–$75k 23.3%

$75k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k+ 6.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.6%
$10k–$15k	7.1%
$15k–$25k	9.9%
$25k–$35k	8.2%
$35k–$50k	8.7%
$50k–$75k	23.3%
$75k–$100k	11.0%
$100k–$150k	18.8%
$150k–$200k	3.4%
$200k+	6.0%
Median income	$67,077

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.6%

$50k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 14.7%

$150k–$200k 17.4%

$200k–$300k 24.2%

$300k–$500k 21.6%

$500k–$1M 3.6%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$198,700
Median rent / month	$873
Owner occupied	71.7%
Renter occupied	28.3%
Vacant	6.6%
Single-family detached	78.2%
Large apartment buildings	3.2%
Mobile homes	7.8%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	19.2%
1990–1999	28.6%
1980–1989	14.6%
1970–1979	11.4%
1960–1969	9.9%
1950–1959	7.0%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	1.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	18.1%
3 bedrooms	56.0%
4 bedrooms	17.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.8%
1 vehicle	24.2%
2 vehicles	38.1%
3 or more	30.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.3%
Electricity	59.6%
Propane / LP gas	20.7%
Wood	0.2%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,457	50.5%
Cohabiting couple	184	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	582	12.0%
Female householder, no spouse	1,643	33.8%
Households with children under 18	2,142	44.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,368	28.1%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.3%	32.9%
Married	48.2%	40.5%
Separated	0.0%	1.1%
Widowed	3.3%	10.4%
Divorced	8.2%	15.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 5.5%

HS graduate 24.8%

Some college, no degree 25.4%

Associate's degree 15.0%

Bachelor's degree 13.4%

Graduate / professional 12.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.8%
Bachelor's or higher	25.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	192	4.3%
Kindergarten	337	7.5%
Elementary school	1,324	29.5%
High school	755	16.8%
College / grad school	1,881	41.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.1%

Retail trade 12.8%

Transportation & utilities 12.0%

Manufacturing 10.9%

Professional & management 9.2%

Public administration 6.7%

Construction 3.2%

Other services 3.2%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.1%
Service	20.0%
Sales & office	21.2%
Natural resources & construction	9.2%
Production & transportation	17.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.2%
Government	15.1%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	1.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.0%
Carpool	5.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	2.7%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.4

Poverty

All people 18.8%

Under 18 years 27.5%

18 and over 15.9%

Married-couple families 13.4%

Female-led households 30.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.5%
Retirement income	20.0%
Supplemental Security	5.8%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	39.7%
High cholesterol	36.2%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	27.1%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.5%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	28.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.3%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	18.7%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	18.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	54.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	16.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	599	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.7%
Under 18	3.3%
18–64 years	9.9%
65 and over	26.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.7%
Public insurance	33.1%
No insurance	10.5%
Uninsured under 19	4.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	13,287	94.4%
Spanish	103	0.8%
Other Indo-European	75	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	20	0.2%
Other languages	8	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	13,968	99.2%
Born in same state	13,942	99.0%
Born in different state	7,807	55.5%
Foreign born	26	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	108	0.8%
Not a US citizen	59	54.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,022	7.3%
Italian	937	6.7%
Arab	897	6.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	139	1%
English	123	0.9%
Irish	12	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.6%
Internet access	92.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38668

What city is ZIP code 38668 in?

ZIP code 38668 is primarily assigned to Senatobia, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38668 in?

ZIP code 38668 falls within Tate County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38668?

19% of residents in ZIP code 38668 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 38668?

ZIP code 38668 has an estimated population of 14,076 residents, with a density of 88 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38668?

The median home value in ZIP code 38668 is $198,700.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 38668?

The median household income in ZIP code 38668 is $67,077, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 38668 in?

ZIP code 38668 observes the CST timezone.