ZIP code 38829
Where is ZIP code 38829?
Booneville, Mississippi
Prentiss County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 38829 belongs to Booneville, Mississippi in Prentiss County. 38829 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 662. About 18,605 people live in the 38829 area, where the median household income is $51,859. The closest ZIP codes are 38880 (Wheeler, 4.5 mi southwest), 38865 (Rienzi, 9 mi north) and 38824 (Baldwyn, 11.1 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 38829 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Booneville |
| Also accepted | Jumpertown |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| County | Prentiss County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 662 |
| Coordinates | 34.6694, -88.5443 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 388 |
Population and income in 38829
| Population | 18,605 · higher than 88% of Mississippi ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 72 · higher than 71% of Mississippi ZIP codes |
| Median age | 37.8 years · lower than 64% of Mississippi ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $51,859 · higher than 53% of Mississippi ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $29,885 |
| Below the poverty line | 16% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 21% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $127,300 · higher than 54% of Mississippi ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $642 a month |
| Housing units | 7,974 |
| Households | 6,983 (2.51 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 78% / 23% |
| Land area | 257.18 sq mi (plus 0.53 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 38829. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 38829
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38880 | Wheeler, MS | 4.5 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 38865 | Rienzi, MS | 9 mi N | Standard |
| 38824 | Baldwyn, MS | 11.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 38856 | Marietta, MS | 12.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 38859 | New Site, MS | 13.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 38846 | Glen, MS | 13.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 38834 | Corinth, MS | 14.5 mi N | Standard |
| 38625 | Dumas, MS | 15 mi W | Standard |
| 38849 | Guntown, MS | 17.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 38835 | Corinth, MS | 17.4 mi N | PO Box only |
| 38873 | Tishomingo, MS | 18.5 mi E | Standard |
| 38833 | Burnsville, MS | 18.7 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 38829 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 38829
123 MAIN ST
BOONEVILLE MS 38829
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts JUMPERTOWN as the city name for 38829. Avoid Altitude, Blackland, Burtons, Old Cairo and Osborne Creek and other local names: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (38829-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 38829?
- 38829 is a Booneville, Mississippi ZIP code. Jumpertown is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 38829 in?
- ZIP code 38829 is in Prentiss County, Mississippi.
- What time zone is ZIP code 38829 in?
- 38829 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 38829?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 38829 use area code 662.
- What is the population of ZIP code 38829?
- About 18,605 people live in ZIP code 38829, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 38829?
- The median household income in 38829 is $51,859 a year, higher than 53% of Mississippi ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 38829?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 38829 are 38880 (Wheeler, 4.5 miles), 38865 (Rienzi, 9 miles), 38824 (Baldwyn, 11.1 miles) and 38856 (Marietta, 12.8 miles).