Zip code 38603: Ashland, Mississippi

Q: What city is zip code 38603?

38603 is assigned to Ashland, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 38603 in?

38603 is mostly in Benton County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 38603?

About 2,530 people live in 38603, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 38603?

The median household income in 38603 is $43,676.

Q: What zip codes are near 38603?

The closest zip codes to 38603 are 38629, 38647, 38642, 38633, 38674.

Residential delivery areaBenton CountyCentral Time

Population

2,530

Median household income

$44K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$143K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$646/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

50.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

137 sq mi

19 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 38603

38603 is a rural zip code in Ashland, Mississippi (Benton County), covering 137 sq mi of land. About 2,530 people live here, or 19 per square mile. The median resident is 50.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $43,676 a year, about 54% of the national median of $80,734. 21.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $143,400, or 3.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 92% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $646 a month.

14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 30.6 minutes each way, and 4% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; office and administrative support; and management.

How 38603 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy34.7%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · MS 14.6%15th of 397 in MS
Homeownership rate92%
98th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · MS 70%33rd of 397 in MS
Median age50.9
96th
U.S. 38.9 · MS 38.631st of 405 in MS
Residents 65 and older27.6%
95th
U.S. 17.2% · MS 17.2%28th of 405 in MS
Poverty rate21.9%
88th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MS 18.9%173rd of 398 in MS
Income inequality (Gini)0.491
85th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · MS 0.482100th of 393 in MS
Average commute30.6 min
77th
U.S. 26.4 min · MS 25.6 min120th of 393 in MS
Uninsured rate8.3%
61st
U.S. 8.4% · MS 11%298th of 403 in MS
Median earnings per worker$45,335
41st
U.S. $49,666 · MS $40,60583rd of 403 in MS
Veterans5.1%
40th
U.S. 6.2% · MS 6.8%219th of 405 in MS
Residents under 1820.6%
36th
U.S. 22% · MS 23.3%285th of 405 in MS
Diversity index36.1
31st
U.S. 61.4 · MS 56.1266th of 405 in MS
Per capita income$28,221
14th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MS $31,549179th of 405 in MS
Median home value$143,400
8th
U.S. $332,700 · MS $169,800138th of 372 in MS
Unemployment rate2.3%
8th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · MS 5.8%313th of 405 in MS
Foreign-born residents1.3%
8th
U.S. 14.1% · MS 2.4%151st of 405 in MS
Bachelor's degree or higher13.5%
7th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MS 25.1%279th of 403 in MS
Government workers8%
7th
U.S. 14.5% · MS 18.5%362nd of 405 in MS
Tech workers0.5%
6th
U.S. 3.8% · MS 1.4%183rd of 405 in MS
Median household income$43,676
5th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MS $56,447253rd of 376 in MS
Healthcare workers5.5%
5th
U.S. 9.7% · MS 11.1%318th of 405 in MS
Population2,530
4th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MS 2,946,779225th of 405 in MS
Work from home3.7%
4th
U.S. 15.1% · MS 5.9%187th of 405 in MS
Population density19/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · MS 63/sq mi303rd of 405 in MS
Median gross rent$646
2nd
U.S. $1,413 · MS $954249th of 319 in MS
Rent-burdened renters20.7%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · MS 51.3%321st of 377 in MS
Broadband access73.8%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MS 84.1%284th of 397 in MS
Self-employed workers2.5%
1st
U.S. 10% · MS 9.4%362nd of 405 in MS

Measure	38603	Benton	MS	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MS
Housing vacancy	34.7%	24.9%	14.6%	10.1%	99th	15th of 397
Homeownership rateStrength	92%	86%	70%	65.2%	98th	33rd of 397
Median age	50.9	44.5	38.6	38.9	96th	31st of 405
Residents 65 and older	27.6%	21%	17.2%	17.2%	95th	28th of 405
Poverty rateWeakness	21.9%	21.5%	18.9%	12.5%	88th	173rd of 398
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.491	0.444	0.482	0.483	85th	100th of 393
Average commute	30.6 min	34.1 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	77th	120th of 393
Uninsured rate	8.3%	9.1%	11%	8.4%	61st	298th of 403
Median earnings per worker	$45,335	$32,420	$40,605	$49,666	41st	83rd of 403
Veterans	5.1%	4.8%	6.8%	6.2%	40th	219th of 405
Residents under 18	20.6%	21.1%	23.3%	22%	36th	285th of 405
Diversity index	36.1	51.5	56.1	61.4	31st	266th of 405
Per capita incomeWeakness	$28,221	$25,190	$31,549	$44,673	14th	179th of 405
Median home value	$143,400	$105,100	$169,800	$332,700	8th	138th of 372
Unemployment rateStrength	2.3%	3.1%	5.8%	5.2%	8th	313th of 405
Foreign-born residents	1.3%	5.5%	2.4%	14.1%	8th	151st of 405
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	13.5%	12.8%	25.1%	35.7%	7th	279th of 403
Government workers	8%	18.5%	18.5%	14.5%	7th	362nd of 405
Tech workers	0.5%	0.1%	1.4%	3.8%	6th	183rd of 405
Median household incomeWeakness	$43,676	$46,016	$56,447	$80,734	5th	253rd of 376
Healthcare workers	5.5%	10%	11.1%	9.7%	5th	318th of 405
Population	2,530	7,589	2,946,779	334,922,499	4th	225th of 405
Work from home	3.7%	1.9%	5.9%	15.1%	4th	187th of 405
Population density	19/sq mi	19/sq mi	63/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	303rd of 405
Median gross rent	$646	$731	$954	$1,413	2nd	249th of 319
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	20.7%	43.1%	51.3%	51.1%	2nd	321st of 377
Broadband accessWeakness	73.8%	69.5%	84.1%	91%	1st	284th of 397
Self-employed workers	2.5%	2.4%	9.4%	10%	1st	362nd of 405

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

13%

5–17

18–24

25–34

35–44

15%

45–54

15%

55–64

14%

65–74

14%

75+

Median age

50.9

Under 18

20.6%

65 and over

27.6%

Race and ethnicity

White78%
Black16%
Hispanic1%
Asian1.0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.2%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

36.1

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

62.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

97%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.9%

Asian / Pacific

0.2%

Other

Households

Households: 1,174
Average household size: 2.1
Family households: 54.4%
Married couples: 36.2%
Living alone: 40.7%
Veterans (of adults): 5.1%
Male / female: 54% / 46%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

32%

$25–50k

22%

$50–75k

17%

$75–100k

$100–150k

12%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

38603

$43,676

Benton Co.

$46,016

Mississippi

$56,447

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$28,221

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

21.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

7.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.491

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

38603

$143,400

Benton Co.

$105,100

Mississippi

$169,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

38603

$646

Benton Co.

$731

Mississippi

$954

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

74%

2–4 units

5–19 units

0.5%

20+ units

Mobile home

25%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,797
Owner-occupied: 92%
Vacant: 34.7%
Median year built: 1976
Median rooms: 5.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 20.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 3.4%
Home value to income: 3.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

87%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

15%

10–19

20–29

16%

30–44

34%

45–59

18%

60+

Average commute

30.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

2.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

41.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

20%

Office and admin

18%

Management

16%

Production

12%

Construction and repair

11%

Healthcare

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Education

Food service

Engineering and science

Business and finance

Legal and social services

0.6%

Computer and math

0.5%

Police and fire

0.2%

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

39%

Retail

12%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Restaurants and hotels

Construction

Health care and social assistance

Professional and technical services

Public administration

Education

Finance, insurance and real estate

Other services

Admin, support and management

Information

0.8%

Arts and recreation

0.8%

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$45,335

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

2.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	38603	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$75,313	$74,888
Service	$35,417	$26,804
Sales and office	$34,295	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$65,313	$49,199
Production and transportation	$34,453	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

21%

High school

39%

Some college

15%

Associate's

11%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 78.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.2%
Households with broadband: 73.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 46.8%
No internet access: 22.5%
Without health insurance: 8.3%
Limited-English households: 0.3%

Geography

City (USPS): Ashland
State: Mississippi
County: Benton County
Center point: 34.8484° N, 89.1423° W
Land area: 137 sq mi
Water area: 0.8 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

38603 spans 2 counties

Benton County96% of land
Tippah County4% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Ashland1% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 38603

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
38629	Falkner, MS	8.7 mi	2,028	$69,135	$122,700
38647	Michigan City, MS	9.2 mi	994	$62,820	$94,300
38642	Lamar, MS	12 mi	2,126	$59,388	$143,200
38633	Hickory Flat, MS	14 mi	2,212	$33,029	$106,200
38674	Tiplersville, MS	14 mi	1,514	$66,049	$85,000
38039	Grand Junction, TN	15 mi	1,305	$39,020	$111,900
38046	La Grange, TN	15 mi	11	—	$362,500
38610	Blue Mountain, MS	15 mi	3,121	$51,675	$92,900
38663	Ripley, MS	16 mi	11,319	$52,141	$148,200
38067	Saulsbury, TN	17 mi	1,830	$57,689	$120,800
38683	Walnut, MS	17 mi	3,952	$39,107	$116,100
38634	Holly Springs, MS · PO box	18 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 38603

What city is zip code 38603?

38603 is assigned to Ashland, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 38603 in?

38603 is mostly in Benton County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 38603?

About 2,530 people live in 38603, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 38603 in?

38603 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 38603?

The median household income in 38603 is $43,676.

What zip codes are near 38603?

The closest zip codes to 38603 are 38629, 38647, 38642, 38633, 38674.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 38603, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.