ZIP code 38868
Where is ZIP code 38868?
Shannon, Mississippi
Lee County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 38868 belongs to Shannon, Mississippi in Lee County. 38868 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 4,371 people live in the 38868 area, where the median household income is $41,030. The closest ZIP codes are 38879 (Verona, 5.1 mi north), 38803 (Tupelo, 5.3 mi northwest) and 38858 (Nettleton, 7.9 mi east).
| ZIP code | 38868 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Shannon |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| County | Lee County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 662 |
| Coordinates | 34.121, -88.7342 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 388 |
Population and income in 38868
| Population | 4,371 · higher than 60% of Mississippi ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 60 · higher than 67% of Mississippi ZIP codes |
| Median age | 38.2 years · lower than 62% of Mississippi ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 43% / 57% |
| Median household income | $41,030 · lower than 74% of Mississippi ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $27,084 |
| Below the poverty line | 27% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 22% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $142,300 · higher than 61% of Mississippi ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $894 a month |
| Housing units | 2,161 |
| Households | 1,873 (2.33 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 74% / 26% |
| Land area | 73.05 sq mi (plus 0.08 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 38868. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 38868
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38879 | Verona, MS | 5.1 mi N | PO Box only |
| 38803 | Tupelo, MS | 5.3 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 38858 | Nettleton, MS | 7.9 mi E | Standard |
| 38862 | Plantersville, MS | 8 mi NE | Standard |
| 38802 | Tupelo, MS | 8.1 mi N | PO Box only |
| 38801 | Tupelo, MS | 9.2 mi N | Standard |
| 38860 | Okolona, MS | 10.6 mi S | Standard |
| 38804 | Tupelo, MS | 11.7 mi N | Standard |
| 38877 | Van Vleet, MS | 13.2 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 38857 | Mooreville, MS | 13.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 38826 | Belden, MS | 14.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 38863 | Pontotoc, MS | 15.9 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 38868 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 38868
123 MAIN ST
SHANNON MS 38868
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Brewer, Old Union and Pine Grove: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (38868-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 38868?
- 38868 is a Shannon, Mississippi ZIP code.
- What county is 38868 in?
- ZIP code 38868 is in Lee County, Mississippi.
- What time zone is ZIP code 38868 in?
- 38868 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 38868?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 38868 use area code 662.
- What is the population of ZIP code 38868?
- About 4,371 people live in ZIP code 38868, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 38868?
- The median household income in 38868 is $41,030 a year, lower than 74% of Mississippi ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 38868?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 38868 are 38879 (Verona, 5.1 miles), 38803 (Tupelo, 5.3 miles), 38858 (Nettleton, 7.9 miles) and 38862 (Plantersville, 8 miles).