ZIP code 38863
Where is ZIP code 38863?
Pontotoc, Mississippi
Pontotoc County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 38863 belongs to Pontotoc, Mississippi in Pontotoc County. 38863 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 19,046 people live in the 38863 area, where the median household income is $49,528. The closest ZIP codes are 38820 (Algoma, 4.1 mi southwest), 38841 (Ecru, 8.4 mi north) and 38826 (Belden, 10.1 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 38863 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Pontotoc |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| County | Pontotoc County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 662 |
| Coordinates | 34.217, -88.9868 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 388 |
Population and income in 38863
| Population | 19,046 · higher than 90% of Mississippi ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 66 · higher than 69% of Mississippi ZIP codes |
| Median age | 37.9 years · lower than 64% of Mississippi ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 53% |
| Median household income | $49,528 · lower than 51% of Mississippi ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $27,690 |
| Below the poverty line | 15% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 21% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $156,400 · higher than 70% of Mississippi ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $864 a month |
| Housing units | 8,511 |
| Households | 7,210 (2.61 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 68% / 32% |
| Land area | 289.8 sq mi (plus 1.7 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 38863. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 38863
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38820 | Algoma, MS | 4.1 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 38841 | Ecru, MS | 8.4 mi N | Standard |
| 38826 | Belden, MS | 10.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 38871 | Thaxton, MS | 11.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 38864 | Randolph, MS | 11.7 mi W | Standard |
| 38850 | Houlka, MS | 11.7 mi S | Standard |
| 38803 | Tupelo, MS | 12.1 mi E | PO Box only |
| 38802 | Tupelo, MS | 12.6 mi E | PO Box only |
| 38869 | Sherman, MS | 13 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 38874 | Toccopola, MS | 15.2 mi W | PO Box only |
| 38879 | Verona, MS | 15.3 mi E | PO Box only |
| 38801 | Tupelo, MS | 15.4 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 38863 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 38863
123 MAIN ST
PONTOTOC MS 38863
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Chiwapa, Furrs, Goodfood, Nixon and Plymouth and other local names: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (38863-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 38863?
- 38863 is a Pontotoc, Mississippi ZIP code.
- What county is 38863 in?
- ZIP code 38863 is in Pontotoc County, Mississippi.
- What time zone is ZIP code 38863 in?
- 38863 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 38863?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 38863 use area code 662.
- What is the population of ZIP code 38863?
- About 19,046 people live in ZIP code 38863, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 38863?
- The median household income in 38863 is $49,528 a year, lower than 51% of Mississippi ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 38863?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 38863 are 38820 (Algoma, 4.1 miles), 38841 (Ecru, 8.4 miles), 38826 (Belden, 10.1 miles) and 38871 (Thaxton, 11.5 miles).