38862 ZIP Code
Plantersville, Mississippi
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 38862 |
| City/Town: | Plantersville |
| County: | Lee |
| State: | Mississippi |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 2,444 |
| Median Household Income: | $56,964 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,879 |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,173 |
| Median Home Value: | $113,700 |
| Land Area: | 29.8 sq miles
77.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.1681, -88.6232 |
Population Information (38862 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 2,444 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 1,425 | 58.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 1,019 | 41.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 47.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 119 | 4.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 141 | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 72 | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 155 | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 121 | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 255 | 10.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 175 | 7.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 409 | 16.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 298 | 12.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 198 | 8.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 402 | 16.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 85 | 3.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 14 | 0.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (38862 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $113,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $822 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 1,173 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 935 | 79.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 238 | 20.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 729 | 78.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 206 | 22.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (38862 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 1,836 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 120 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 203 | 11.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 647 | 35.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 323 | 17.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 105 | 5.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 202 | 11.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 236 | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 82.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 23.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (38862 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $56,964 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $67,250 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $65,417 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,879 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (38862 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 1,301 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 1,249 | 96.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 52 | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 798 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 846 | 67.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 330 | 26.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 73 | 5.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (38862 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 1,427 | 58.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 962 | 39.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 37 | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 0 | 0.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 18 | 0.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 0 | 0.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 0 | 0.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (38862 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 55 | 5.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 103 | 11.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 88 | 9.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 56 | 6.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 81 | 8.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 213 | 22.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 122 | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 120 | 12.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 97 | 10.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (38862 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 1,063 | 85.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 36 | 2.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 15 | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 2 | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 92 | 7.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 39.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (38862 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 53 | 4.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 32 | 2.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 107 | 8.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 20 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 199 | 15.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 131 | 10.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 102 | 8.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 144 | 11.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 241 | 19.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 92 | 7.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 70 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 58 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (38862 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 18.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (38862 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 2,182 | 89.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 1,479 | 60.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 884 | 36.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 262 | 10.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (38862 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 715 | 76.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 377 | 40.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 110 | 11.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 25 | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 3 | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 74 | 7.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (38862 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 848 | 72.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 4 | 0.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 23 | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 31 | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 21 | 1.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 7 | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 8 | 0.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 231 | 19.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (38862 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 134 | 11.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 123 | 10.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 237 | 20.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 252 | 21.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 170 | 14.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 93 | 7.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 104 | 8.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 30 | 2.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 30 | 2.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (38862 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 4 | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 36 | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 279 | 23.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 688 | 58.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 152 | 13.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 14 | 1.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (38862 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 181 | 19.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 115 | 12.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 591 | 63.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 17 | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 31 | 3.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (38862 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 86 | 9.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 242 | 25.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 239 | 25.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 368 | 39.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (38862 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 158 | 21.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 160 | 21.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 138 | 18.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 88 | 12.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 101 | 13.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 62 | 8.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 22 | 3.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (38862 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,171 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $385 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $822 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.69 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.28 | 2.38 |
Households (38862 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 935 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 537 | 57.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 112 | 12.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 222 | 23.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 135 | 14.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 254 | 27.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 371 | 39.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.60 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.87 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (38862 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 1,218 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 372 | 30.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 610 | 50.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 67 | 5.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 166 | 13.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 253 | 20.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (38862 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 382 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 193 | 50.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 135 | 35.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 54 | 14.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (38862 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 1,993 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 221 | 11.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 2,444 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 363 | 14.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 19 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 193 | 53.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 151 | 41.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (38862 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 2,354 | 96.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 69 | 2.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 25 | 36.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 44 | 63.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (38862 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 2,441 | 99.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 0 | 0.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3 | -- | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3 | -- | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3 | -- | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 3 | -- | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | -- | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | -- | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 0 | -- | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | -- | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (38862 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,325 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 2,288 | 98.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 37 | 1.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 0 | 0.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 37 | 1.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (38862 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 935 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 780 | 83.4% | 89.4% |
Plantersville, MS38862