ZIP code 38851
Where is ZIP code 38851?
Houston, Mississippi
Chickasaw County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 38851 belongs to Houston, Mississippi in Chickasaw County. 38851 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 8,802 people live in the 38851 area, where the median household income is $45,365. The closest ZIP codes are 38875 (Trebloc, 0.7 mi northeast), 38877 (Van Vleet, 7 mi northeast) and 39776 (Woodland, 7.4 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 38851 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Houston |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| County | Chickasaw County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 662 |
| Coordinates | 33.9026, -88.967 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 388 |
Population and income in 38851
| Population | 8,802 · higher than 74% of Mississippi ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 40 · higher than 54% of Mississippi ZIP codes |
| Median age | 40 years · higher than 54% of Mississippi ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 53% / 48% |
| Median household income | $45,365 · lower than 62% of Mississippi ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $24,569 |
| Below the poverty line | 20% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 16% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $142,900 · higher than 62% of Mississippi ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $701 a month |
| Housing units | 3,887 |
| Households | 3,322 (2.53 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 73% / 27% |
| Land area | 218.77 sq mi (plus 0.66 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 38851. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 38851
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38875 | Trebloc, MS | 0.7 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 38877 | Van Vleet, MS | 7 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 39776 | Woodland, MS | 7.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 38850 | Houlka, MS | 11.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 38860 | Okolona, MS | 12.5 mi E | Standard |
| 39754 | Montpelier, MS | 12.8 mi S | PO Box only |
| 38878 | Vardaman, MS | 13 mi W | Standard |
| 39751 | Mantee, MS | 15.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 38820 | Algoma, MS | 19 mi N | PO Box only |
| 39756 | Prairie, MS | 19.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 38839 | Derma, MS | 19.6 mi W | PO Box only |
| 38868 | Shannon, MS | 20.1 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 38851 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 38851
123 MAIN ST
HOUSTON MS 38851
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Buena Vista, Pyland, Sonora and Thorn: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (38851-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 38851?
- 38851 is a Houston, Mississippi ZIP code.
- What county is 38851 in?
- ZIP code 38851 is in Chickasaw County, Mississippi.
- What time zone is ZIP code 38851 in?
- 38851 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 38851?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 38851 use area code 662.
- What is the population of ZIP code 38851?
- About 8,802 people live in ZIP code 38851, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 38851?
- The median household income in 38851 is $45,365 a year, lower than 62% of Mississippi ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 38851?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 38851 are 38875 (Trebloc, 0.7 miles), 38877 (Van Vleet, 7 miles), 39776 (Woodland, 7.4 miles) and 38850 (Houlka, 11.7 miles).