ZIP code 38838
Where is ZIP code 38838?
Dennis, Mississippi
Tishomingo County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 38838 belongs to Dennis, Mississippi in Tishomingo County. 38838 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 1,122 people live in the 38838 area, where the median household income is $46,528. The closest ZIP codes are 38827 (Belmont, 2.9 mi south), 38847 (Golden, 5 mi south) and 38873 (Tishomingo, 6.8 mi north).
| ZIP code | 38838 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Dennis |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| County | Tishomingo County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 662 |
| Coordinates | 34.5497, -88.2117 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 388 |
Population and income in 38838
| Population | 1,122 · lower than 76% of Mississippi ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 25 · lower than 63% of Mississippi ZIP codes |
| Median age | 40.3 years · higher than 56% of Mississippi ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 46% / 54% |
| Median household income | $46,528 · lower than 58% of Mississippi ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $24,137 |
| Below the poverty line | 28% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 7.1% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $136,100 · higher than 57% of Mississippi ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 577 |
| Households | 446 (2.52 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 92% / 7.8% |
| Land area | 45.33 sq mi (plus 4.16 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 38838. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 38838
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38827 | Belmont, MS | 2.9 mi S | Standard |
| 38847 | Golden, MS | 5 mi S | Standard |
| 38873 | Tishomingo, MS | 6.8 mi N | Standard |
| 35582 | Red Bay, AL | 8.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 38859 | New Site, MS | 10.1 mi W | Standard |
| 38856 | Marietta, MS | 14 mi W | Standard |
| 35593 | Vina, AL | 14.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 38852 | Iuka, MS | 17.9 mi N | Standard |
| 35616 | Cherokee, AL | 19.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 35571 | Hodges, AL | 20.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 38829 | Booneville, MS | 20.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 38843 | Fulton, MS | 21.3 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 38838 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 38838
123 MAIN ST
DENNIS MS 38838
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Ellistown and Moores Mill: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (38838-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 38838?
- 38838 is a Dennis, Mississippi ZIP code.
- What county is 38838 in?
- ZIP code 38838 is in Tishomingo County, Mississippi.
- What time zone is ZIP code 38838 in?
- 38838 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 38838?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 38838 use area code 662.
- What is the population of ZIP code 38838?
- About 1,122 people live in ZIP code 38838, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 38838?
- The median household income in 38838 is $46,528 a year, lower than 58% of Mississippi ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 38838?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 38838 are 38827 (Belmont, 2.9 miles), 38847 (Golden, 5 miles), 38873 (Tishomingo, 6.8 miles) and 35582 (Red Bay, 8.8 miles).