Zip code 38610: Blue Mountain, Mississippi

Q: What city is zip code 38610?

38610 is assigned to Blue Mountain, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 38610 in?

38610 is mostly in Tippah County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 38610?

About 3,121 people live in 38610, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 38610?

The median household income in 38610 is $51,675.

Q: What zip codes are near 38610?

The closest zip codes to 38610 are 38663, 38633, 38650, 38625, 38652.

Residential delivery areaTippah CountyCentral Time

Population

3,121

Median household income

$52K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$93K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$959/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

39.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

95 sq mi

33 people/sq mi

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

About 38610

38610 is a rural zip code in Blue Mountain, Mississippi (Tippah County), covering 95 sq mi of land. About 3,121 people live here, or 33 per square mile. The median resident is 39.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $51,675 a year, 36% below the national median of $80,734. 10% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $92,900, or 1.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 70% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $959 a month.

11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 21 minutes each way, and 2% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; transportation and moving goods; and education.

How 38610 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy22.8%
95th
U.S. 10.1% · MS 14.6%93rd of 397 in MS
Uninsured rate15.9%
90th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MS 11%72nd of 403 in MS
Income inequality (Gini)0.472
77th
U.S. 0.483 · MS 0.482141st of 393 in MS
Government workers17.1%
72nd
U.S. 14.5% · MS 18.5%222nd of 405 in MS
Diversity index58
68th
U.S. 61.4 · MS 56.129th of 405 in MS
Tech workers3.8%
66th
U.S. 3.8% · MS 1.4%21st of 405 in MS
Residents 65 and older18.6%
65th
U.S. 17.2% · MS 17.2%176th of 405 in MS
Median age39.9
56th
U.S. 38.9 · MS 38.6189th of 405 in MS
Homeownership rate69.6%
52nd
U.S. 65.2% · MS 70%271st of 397 in MS
Poverty rate10%
45th
U.S. 12.5% · MS 18.9%343rd of 398 in MS
Foreign-born residents6.6%
37th
U.S. 14.1% · MS 2.4%18th of 405 in MS
Healthcare workers7.3%
19th
U.S. 9.7% · MS 11.1%278th of 405 in MS
Median gross rent$959
18th
U.S. $1,413 · MS $95475th of 319 in MS
Residents under 1817.9%
18th
U.S. 22% · MS 23.3%327th of 405 in MS
Average commute21 min
17th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · MS 25.6 min319th of 393 in MS
Per capita income$26,614
11th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MS $31,549219th of 405 in MS
Veterans2.6%
11th
U.S. 6.2% · MS 6.8%346th of 405 in MS
Median household income$51,675
10th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MS $56,447181st of 376 in MS
Unemployment rate2.4%
9th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · MS 5.8%312th of 405 in MS
Population3,121
5th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MS 2,946,779198th of 405 in MS
Population density33/sq mi
5th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MS 63/sq mi213th of 405 in MS
Self-employed workers5.1%
5th
U.S. 10% · MS 9.4%322nd of 405 in MS
Bachelor's degree or higher10.6%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MS 25.1%327th of 403 in MS
Rent-burdened renters24.8%
3rd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · MS 51.3%307th of 377 in MS
Median earnings per worker$30,357
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MS $40,605327th of 403 in MS
Median home value$92,900
2nd
U.S. $332,700 · MS $169,800266th of 372 in MS
Broadband access76.5%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MS 84.1%249th of 397 in MS
Work from home1.5%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · MS 5.9%290th of 405 in MS

Measure	38610	Tippah	MS	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MS
Housing vacancy	22.8%	19.5%	14.6%	10.1%	95th	93rd of 397
Uninsured rateWeakness	15.9%	11.9%	11%	8.4%	90th	72nd of 403
Income inequality (Gini)	0.472	0.441	0.482	0.483	77th	141st of 393
Government workers	17.1%	13.8%	18.5%	14.5%	72nd	222nd of 405
Diversity index	58	40	56.1	61.4	68th	29th of 405
Tech workers	3.8%	1.6%	1.4%	3.8%	66th	21st of 405
Residents 65 and older	18.6%	17.4%	17.2%	17.2%	65th	176th of 405
Median age	39.9	40	38.6	38.9	56th	189th of 405
Homeownership rate	69.6%	74.8%	70%	65.2%	52nd	271st of 397
Poverty rate	10%	18.9%	18.9%	12.5%	45th	343rd of 398
Foreign-born residents	6.6%	2.4%	2.4%	14.1%	37th	18th of 405
Healthcare workers	7.3%	11.5%	11.1%	9.7%	19th	278th of 405
Median gross rent	$959	$790	$954	$1,413	18th	75th of 319
Residents under 18	17.9%	23.6%	23.3%	22%	18th	327th of 405
Average commuteStrength	21 min	25.2 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	17th	319th of 393
Per capita incomeWeakness	$26,614	$28,432	$31,549	$44,673	11th	219th of 405
Veterans	2.6%	5.9%	6.8%	6.2%	11th	346th of 405
Median household incomeWeakness	$51,675	$52,542	$56,447	$80,734	10th	181st of 376
Unemployment rateStrength	2.4%	5.5%	5.8%	5.2%	9th	312th of 405
Population	3,121	21,523	2,946,779	334,922,499	5th	198th of 405
Population density	33/sq mi	47/sq mi	63/sq mi	95/sq mi	5th	213th of 405
Self-employed workers	5.1%	6.4%	9.4%	10%	5th	322nd of 405
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	10.6%	17.9%	25.1%	35.7%	3rd	327th of 403
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	24.8%	35.7%	51.3%	51.1%	3rd	307th of 377
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$30,357	$38,156	$40,605	$49,666	3rd	327th of 403
Median home value	$92,900	$124,100	$169,800	$332,700	2nd	266th of 372
Broadband accessWeakness	76.5%	82.5%	84.1%	91%	2nd	249th of 397
Work from home	1.5%	1.2%	5.9%	15.1%	1st	290th 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

15%

5–17

18%

18–24

25–34

10%

35–44

13%

45–54

15%

55–64

16%

65–74

75+

Median age

39.9

Under 18

17.9%

65 and over

18.6%

Race and ethnicity

White57%
Black30%
Hispanic7%
Asian1%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other3%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

6.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

69.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

93%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.3%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 959
Average household size: 2.8
Family households: 66.3%
Married couples: 52.7%
Living alone: 24%
Veterans (of adults): 2.6%
Male / female: 44% / 56%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

22%

$25–50k

24%

$50–75k

17%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

14%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

38610

$51,675

Tippah Co.

$52,542

Mississippi

$56,447

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$26,614

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

10%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

9.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.472

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

38610

$92,900

Tippah Co.

$124,100

Mississippi

$169,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

38610

$959

Tippah Co.

$790

Mississippi

$954

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

73%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

21%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,243
Owner-occupied: 69.6%
Vacant: 22.8%
Median year built: 1982
Median rooms: 5.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 24.8%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 11.5%
Home value to income: 1.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

71%

Carpooled

22%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.1%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

15%

10–19

47%

20–29

13%

30–44

13%

45–59

60+

Average commute

21 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

2.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

52.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

23%

Transportation and moving

15%

Education

13%

Healthcare

Sales

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Construction and repair

Office and admin

Computer and math

Management

Legal and social services

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Business and finance

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.6%

Arts, media and sports

0.2%

Industries

Retail

20%

Education

20%

Manufacturing

16%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

11%

Health care and social assistance

11%

Restaurants and hotels

Other services

Construction

Admin, support and management

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

0.8%

Wholesale

0.6%

Information

0.2%

Agriculture and mining

0.2%

Public administration

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$30,357

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

5.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

17.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	38610	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$15,887	$74,888
Service	$15,893	$26,804
Sales and office	$35,484	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$46,250	$49,199
Production and transportation	$38,115	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

20%

High school

36%

Some college

22%

Associate's

11%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 79.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 6%
Households with broadband: 76.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 56.3%
No internet access: 13.6%
Without health insurance: 15.9%
Limited-English households: 1.3%

Geography

City (USPS): Blue Mountain
State: Mississippi
County: Tippah County
Center point: 34.6518° N, 89.0255° W
Land area: 95 sq mi
Water area: 0.3 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

38610 spans 3 counties

Tippah County73% of land
Benton County16% of land
Union County12% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Blue Mountain2% of zip

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

Zip codes near 38610

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
38663	Ripley, MS	9.2 mi	11,319	$52,141	$148,200
38633	Hickory Flat, MS	9.6 mi	2,212	$33,029	$106,200
38650	Myrtle, MS	11 mi	4,599	$65,000	$184,900
38625	Dumas, MS	11 mi	1,261	$43,906	$118,300
38652	New Albany, MS	12 mi	15,789	$54,980	$166,100
38603	Ashland, MS	15 mi	2,530	$43,676	$143,400
38629	Falkner, MS	15 mi	2,028	$69,135	$122,700
38674	Tiplersville, MS	17 mi	1,514	$66,049	$85,000
38659	Potts Camp, MS	18 mi	1,999	$39,593	$85,800
38627	Etta, MS	18 mi	1,145	$62,826	$149,200
38828	Blue Springs, MS	18 mi	5,120	$65,025	$158,900
38841	Ecru, MS	21 mi	3,963	$54,007	$205,900

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Questions about 38610

What city is zip code 38610?

38610 is assigned to Blue Mountain, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 38610 in?

38610 is mostly in Tippah County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

What is the population of 38610?

About 3,121 people live in 38610, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 38610 in?

38610 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 38610?

The median household income in 38610 is $51,675.

What zip codes are near 38610?

The closest zip codes to 38610 are 38663, 38633, 38650, 38625, 38652.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 38610, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.