ZIP code 38850
Where is ZIP code 38850?
Houlka, Mississippi
Chickasaw County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 38850 belongs to Houlka, Mississippi in Chickasaw County. 38850 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 2,972 people live in the 38850 area, where the median household income is $52,807. The closest ZIP codes are 38820 (Algoma, 8.1 mi north), 38877 (Van Vleet, 10 mi southeast) and 38864 (Randolph, 10.3 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 38850 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Houlka |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| County | Chickasaw County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 662 |
| Coordinates | 34.0561, -89.0531 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 388 |
Population and income in 38850
| Population | 2,972 · higher than 52% of Mississippi ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 21 · lower than 69% of Mississippi ZIP codes |
| Median age | 41.5 years · higher than 64% of Mississippi ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $52,807 · higher than 54% of Mississippi ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $26,409 |
| Below the poverty line | 23% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 11% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $84,700 · lower than 83% of Mississippi ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $655 a month |
| Housing units | 1,472 |
| Households | 1,283 (2.32 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 85% / 15% |
| Land area | 139.04 sq mi (plus 1.2 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 38850. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 38850
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38820 | Algoma, MS | 8.1 mi N | PO Box only |
| 38877 | Van Vleet, MS | 10 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 38864 | Randolph, MS | 10.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 38851 | Houston, MS | 11.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 38875 | Trebloc, MS | 11.7 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 38863 | Pontotoc, MS | 11.7 mi N | Standard |
| 38878 | Vardaman, MS | 12.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 38874 | Toccopola, MS | 16.4 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 38915 | Bruce, MS | 17.3 mi W | Standard |
| 39776 | Woodland, MS | 17.3 mi S | Standard |
| 38860 | Okolona, MS | 17.6 mi E | Standard |
| 38951 | Pittsboro, MS | 18 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 38850 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 38850
123 MAIN ST
HOULKA MS 38850
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (38850-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 38850?
- 38850 is a Houlka, Mississippi ZIP code.
- What county is 38850 in?
- ZIP code 38850 is in Chickasaw County, Mississippi.
- What time zone is ZIP code 38850 in?
- 38850 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 38850?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 38850 use area code 662.
- What is the population of ZIP code 38850?
- About 2,972 people live in ZIP code 38850, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 38850?
- The median household income in 38850 is $52,807 a year, higher than 54% of Mississippi ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 38850?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 38850 are 38820 (Algoma, 8.1 miles), 38877 (Van Vleet, 10 miles), 38864 (Randolph, 10.3 miles) and 38851 (Houston, 11.7 miles).