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Tippah County
Walnut, MS
38683
38683 ZIP Code — Walnut, MS
Tippah County, Mississippi
ZIP code 38683 is located in
Walnut ,
Mississippi ,
within Tippah County .
It covers approximately 134.35 square miles and serves a population of
3,564 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 662 .
About ZIP code 38683
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $98,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.
Median household income is $36,799. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.
Overall, ZIP code 38683 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.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
3,564
Population density
27 / sq mi
State FIPS
28
County FIPS
139
Geography
Land area
134.35 sq mi
Water area
0.46 sq mi
Latitude
34.8953
Longitude
-88.8540
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
662
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
66.2%
62.6%
52.9%
$50k – $100k
19.4%
26.2%
28.4%
$100k – $200k
14.1%
9.4%
15.3%
Over $200k
0.4%
1.8%
3.4%
Demographics & statistics
$36,799
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 790 22.2% 18 and over 2,774 77.8% 65 and over 616 17.3% Median age 46.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
5.3%
Group Count % White 3,285 90.6% Black or African American 192 5.3% Hispanic or Latino 60 1.7% Other race 57 1.6% Two or more races 29 0.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
66.2%
62.6%
52.9%
$50k – $100k
19.4%
26.2%
28.4%
$100k – $200k
14.1%
9.4%
15.3%
Over $200k
0.4%
1.8%
3.4%
Range % of households Under $10k 12.0% $10k–$15k 6.7% $15k–$25k 21.2% $25k–$35k 8.1% $35k–$50k 8.1% $50k–$75k 15.1% $75k–$100k 9.6% $100k–$150k 15.7% $150k–$200k 1.7% $200k+ 1.8% Median income $36,799
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $98,600 Median rent / month $621 Owner occupied 70.5% Renter occupied 29.5% Vacant 23.4% Single-family detached 63.1% Large apartment buildings 1.6% Mobile homes 31.7% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.32
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 6.0% 2000–2009 12.3% 1990–1999 26.9% 1980–1989 14.7% 1970–1979 15.3% 1960–1969 7.2% 1950–1959 6.7% 1940–1949 4.3% 1939 or earlier 6.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.1% 1 bedroom 1.3% 2 bedrooms 33.3% 3 bedrooms 53.3% 4 bedrooms 6.7% 5+ bedrooms 3.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 6.0% 1 vehicle 30.8% 2 vehicles 30.9% 3 or more 32.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 35.9% Electricity 46.3% Propane / LP gas 14.5% Fuel oil 1.9% Wood 0.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 653 43.2% Cohabiting couple 33 2.2% Male householder, no spouse 368 24.4% Female householder, no spouse 457 30.2% Households with children under 18 381 25.2% Households with seniors (65+) 508 33.6% Average household size 2.36
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 28.4% 16.4% Married 47.8% 53.8% Separated 0.5% 3.9% Widowed 8.2% 15.9% Divorced 15.1% 10.0%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
18.7%
Some college, no degree
22.2%
Graduate / professional
3.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 72.6% Bachelor's or higher 8.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 10 1.1% Kindergarten 50 5.7% Elementary school 441 49.9% High school 205 23.2% College / grad school 177 20.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
15.4%
Transportation & utilities
12.7%
Finance & real estate
6.8%
Professional & management
6.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.3%
Public administration
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 19.1% Service 5.9% Sales & office 29.7% Natural resources & construction 9.1% Production & transportation 36.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 84.7% Government 10.3% Self-employed 5.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 89.3% Carpool 4.6% Public transit 0.7% Walk 1.1% Work from home 3.2% Other means 1.1% Avg commute (minutes) 33.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
11.3%
Female-led households
15.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 41.2% Retirement income 24.7% Supplemental Security 8.3% Cash public assistance 0.1% Food stamps / SNAP 21.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.7% High blood pressure 42.2% High cholesterol 39.0% Diabetes 13.2% Heart disease 8.8% Stroke 4.4% Asthma 10.1% Arthritis 32.8% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 10.4% Cancer 6.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 24.5% Binge drinking 14.0% No physical activity 32.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.9% Depression 24.5% Fair or poor health 22.5% Poor mental health 16.3% Poor physical health 13.5% No health insurance 19.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.1% Visited dentist 49.4% Cholesterol screening 87.0% Teeth loss 21.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 175 6.3%
Disability % Any disability 28.3% Under 18 17.6% 18–64 years 21.9% 65 and over 64.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 55.5% Public insurance 44.2% No insurance 14.2% Uninsured under 19 4.6%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 3,474 97.5% Spanish 33 0.9% Other Indo-European 33 0.9% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 3,557 99.8% Born in same state 3,557 99.8% Born in different state 2,020 56.7% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 7 0.2% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 613 17.2% French 436 12.2%
Ancestry Count % Italian 403 11.3% German 1 0%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.4% Internet access 78.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38683
What city is ZIP code 38683 in?
ZIP code 38683 is primarily assigned to Walnut, Mississippi.
What county is ZIP code 38683 in?
ZIP code 38683 falls within Tippah County, Mississippi.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 38683?
8% 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 38683?
23% of residents in ZIP code 38683 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 38683 have a large retiree population?
41% of households in ZIP code 38683 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38683?
The median home value in ZIP code 38683 is $98,600.
What timezone is ZIP code 38683 in?
ZIP code 38683 observes the CST timezone.
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