38878 ZIP Code — Vardaman, MS

Calhoun County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38878 is located in Vardaman, Mississippi, within Calhoun County. It covers approximately 87.16 square miles and serves a population of 2,563 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38878

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $71,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $45,275. 42% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 38878 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,563

population

87.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38878 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38878

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38878. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Vardaman	Acceptable
Vardaman	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38951 Pittsboro (5.9 mi) 38916 Calhoun City (10.7 mi) 38915 Bruce (11.6 mi) 39776 Woodland (12.2 mi) 38914 Big Creek (14.9 mi) 38851 Houston (14.9 mi) 38850 Houlka (15.3 mi) 38864 Randolph (15.5 mi) 39751 Mantee (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,563
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	87.16 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	33.9306
Longitude	-89.2002
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	62.8%	60.4%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	25.9%	28.5%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	9.5%	10.2%	15.3%
Over $200k	1.9%	0.9%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,563

Population

People per sq mi

40.0

Median age

$45,275

Median household income

$23,806

Per capita income

$71,800

Median home value

$603

Median monthly rent

79.7%

Home ownership

16.6%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

1,014

Housing units

10.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

108

10–14

105

120

15–19

117

20–24

207

25–34

201

35–44

166

45–54

160

103

55–59

60–64

141

65–74

136

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	631	24.6%
18 and over	1,932	75.4%
65 and over	458	17.9%
Median age	40.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 56.4%

Hispanic or Latino 15.3%

Other race 14.4%

Black or African American 12.3%

Two or more races 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,706	56.4%
Hispanic or Latino	464	15.3%
Other race	435	14.4%
Black or African American	373	12.3%
Two or more races	49	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.8%	60.4%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	25.9%	28.5%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	9.5%	10.2%	15.3%
Over $200k	1.9%	0.9%	3.4%

Under $10k 1.0%

$10k–$15k 9.6%

$15k–$25k 12.2%

$25k–$35k 10.7%

$35k–$50k 24.8%

$50k–$75k 17.7%

$75k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 10.2%

$150k–$200k 1.7%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.0%
$10k–$15k	9.6%
$15k–$25k	12.2%
$25k–$35k	10.7%
$35k–$50k	24.8%
$50k–$75k	17.7%
$75k–$100k	10.3%
$100k–$150k	10.2%
$150k–$200k	1.7%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$45,275

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 34.6%

$50k–$100k 31.0%

$100k–$150k 18.9%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k–$300k 5.3%

$300k–$500k 1.4%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$71,800
Median rent / month	$603
Owner occupied	79.7%
Renter occupied	20.3%
Vacant	14.6%
Single-family detached	64.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	31.9%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.1%
2000–2009	11.5%
1990–1999	11.1%
1980–1989	26.1%
1970–1979	13.5%
1960–1969	12.9%
1950–1959	5.0%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	6.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	4.3%
2 bedrooms	19.3%
3 bedrooms	61.7%
4 bedrooms	13.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.7%
1 vehicle	24.5%
2 vehicles	35.2%
3 or more	34.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	15.3%
Electricity	49.6%
Propane / LP gas	30.2%
Fuel oil	1.0%
Wood	2.6%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	507	48.4%
Cohabiting couple	50	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	154	14.7%
Female householder, no spouse	337	32.2%
Households with children under 18	305	29.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	374	35.7%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.6%	19.3%
Married	58.4%	50.1%
Separated	1.2%	2.5%
Widowed	1.8%	11.3%
Divorced	6.0%	16.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.6%

Some HS, no diploma 18.8%

HS graduate 39.1%

Some college, no degree 17.6%

Associate's degree 5.6%

Bachelor's degree 5.4%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	72.6%
Bachelor's or higher	10.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	2.5%
Kindergarten	10	1.7%
Elementary school	278	47.0%
High school	154	26.1%
College / grad school	134	22.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 33.6%

Agriculture & mining 17.6%

Education & healthcare 15.0%

Retail trade 7.4%

Other services 6.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Public administration 3.3%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Professional & management 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.5%
Service	20.5%
Sales & office	10.7%
Natural resources & construction	13.8%
Production & transportation	37.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.0%
Government	10.4%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.5%
Carpool	12.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	0.5%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.0

Poverty

All people 16.6%

Under 18 years 29.0%

18 and over 12.6%

Married-couple families 8.7%

Female-led households 11.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.0%
Retirement income	18.1%
Supplemental Security	8.7%
Cash public assistance	4.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.8%
High blood pressure	41.7%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	29.6%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.3%
Binge drinking	13.3%
No physical activity	34.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	25.3%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	26.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	45.8%
Cholesterol screening	86.3%
Teeth loss	23.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	56	2.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.0%
Under 18	0.8%
18–64 years	12.8%
65 and over	47.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.4%
Public insurance	39.3%
No insurance	14.9%
Uninsured under 19	12.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,482	96.8%
Spanish	241	9.7%
Other Indo-European	241	9.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,254	87.9%
Born in same state	2,254	87.9%
Born in different state	2,111	82.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	309	12.1%
Not a US citizen	60	19.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	928	36.2%
Italian	194	7.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	34	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.9%
Internet access	91.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38878

What city is ZIP code 38878 in?

ZIP code 38878 is primarily assigned to Vardaman, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38878 in?

ZIP code 38878 falls within Calhoun County, Mississippi.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38878?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38878?

17% of residents in ZIP code 38878 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 38878 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 38878 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38878?

The median home value in ZIP code 38878 is $71,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 38878 in?

ZIP code 38878 observes the CST timezone.