38863 Zip Code Profile

38863 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Pontotoc, Mississippi. The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples. Housing prices here (average $83,300) are fairly typical for the Tupelo area.

The average family income here is $47,972/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 38863 is $38,685.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 38863 earn an average of $29,720/year. Women earn only $20,133/year.

8,013 people in 38863 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 38863? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 22.7 minutes.

The median age here is 36. There are 9,714 men and 10,074 women. The median age for men is 34 while for women the median age is 38.

To give you a sense of the community, 9,752 people (out of the 19,788 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 8,045 homes, and 511 businesses every day. 69 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

38863 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 34 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Beirut, Lebanon!) and -89 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 408 feet above sea levell.

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• Carr Acres
• Downtown Tupelo Farmers Market

• New Albany Farmers Market
• Tupelo Farmers Market

• Demographics

• Total Population: 19,788
• White Population: 16,198
• Black Population: 2,685
• Hispanic Population: 1,327
• Asian Population: 51
• Hawaiian Population: 12
• Indian Population: 144
• Male Population: 9,714
• Female Population: 10,074
• Median Age: 36
• Median Age of Males: 34
• Median Age of Females: 38

• Geography

• Region: South
• Division: East South Central
• State: Mississippi
• CBSA Type: Micropolitan
• CBSA Name: Tupelo MS
• County: Pontotoc
• City: Pontotoc
• Longitude: -89.0
• Latitude: 34.2
• Elevation: 409 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 662

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 7,912
• Drive alone: 6,532
• Carpool: 1,223
• Public transit: 3
• Ride bikes or walk: 69


• Average commute time: 22.7 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 217
•    5 - 9: 961
•    10 - 14: 1,249
•    15 - 19: 1,438
•    20 - 24: 1,003
•    25 - 29: 594
•    30 - 34: 1,346
•    35 - 39: 136
•    40 - 44: 199
•    45 - 59: 459
•    60 - 89: 171
•    90 plus: 139

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $83,300
• Average Annual Household Income: $37,581
• Businesses: 339
• Employees: 5,390
• Annual Payroll: $143,210,000
• Average Family Income: $47,972
• Median Family Income: $30,941
• Average Income for Men: $29,720
• Average Income for Women: $20,133

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 01
• Congressional District Land Area: 11412.0
• Sr Senator: Thad Cochran (R)
• Jr Senator: Roger F. Wicker (R)
• US House Representative: Alan Nunnelee (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 115
• State FIPS Code: 28

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View all schools in Pontotoc

Primary Schools

D T Cox Elementary School

304 Clark Street

Pontotoc, MS 38863

(662) 489-2454

Pontotoc Elementary School

145 Fred Dowdy Street

Pontotoc, MS 38863

(662) 489-4973

South Pontotoc Elementary School

1523 South Pontotoc Road

Pontotoc, MS 38863

(662) 489-5925

Middle Schools

Pontotoc Junior High School

132 North Main Street

Pontotoc, MS 38863

(662) 489-8360

South Pontotoc Middle School

1523 South Pontotoc Road

Pontotoc, MS 38863

(662) 489-3476

High Schools

Pontotoc High School

123 North Main Street

Pontotoc, MS 38863

(662) 489-1275

Pontotoc Ridge Career & Tech. Cnt.

354 Center Ridge Drive

Pontotoc, MS 38863

(662) 489-1826

South Pontotoc High School

1523 South Pontotoc Road

Pontotoc, MS 38863

(662) 489-5925