Zip code 38666: Sardis, Mississippi

Q: What city is zip code 38666?

38666 is assigned to Sardis, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 38666 in?

38666 is in Panola County, Mississippi.

Q: What is the population of 38666?

About 5,861 people live in 38666, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 38666?

The median household income in 38666 is $36,892.

Q: What zip codes are near 38666?

The closest zip codes to 38666 are 38606, 38619, 38668, 38620, 38621.

Residential delivery areaPanola CountyCentral Time

Population

5,861

Median household income

$37K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$91K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$729/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

46.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

142 sq mi

41 people/sq mi

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

About 38666

38666 is a rural zip code in Sardis, Mississippi (Panola County), covering 142 sq mi of land. About 5,861 people live here, or 41 per square mile. The median resident is 46.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $36,892 a year, about 46% of the national median of $80,734. 32.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $91,200, or 2.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 69% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $729 a month.

13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 26 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; production and manufacturing; and transportation and moving goods.

How 38666 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate32.3%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MS 18.9%60th of 398 in MS
Income inequality (Gini)0.519
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · MS 0.48252nd of 393 in MS
Uninsured rate16.4%
91st
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MS 11%63rd of 403 in MS
Government workers22.8%
91st
U.S. 14.5% · MS 18.5%114th of 405 in MS
Unemployment rate8.8%
90th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · MS 5.8%96th of 405 in MS
Housing vacancy17.4%
90th
U.S. 10.1% · MS 14.6%175th of 397 in MS
Median age46.2
89th
U.S. 38.9 · MS 38.664th of 405 in MS
Self-employed workers13.2%
84th
U.S. 10% · MS 9.4%77th of 405 in MS
Residents 65 and older21.1%
79th
U.S. 17.2% · MS 17.2%115th of 405 in MS
Residents under 1823.7%
64th
U.S. 22% · MS 23.3%184th of 405 in MS
Diversity index54.4
60th
U.S. 61.4 · MS 56.170th of 405 in MS
Homeownership rate69%
51st
U.S. 65.2% · MS 70%275th of 397 in MS
Average commute26 min
50th
U.S. 26.4 min · MS 25.6 min223rd of 393 in MS
Rent-burdened renters44.5%
28th
U.S. 51.1% · MS 51.3%208th of 377 in MS
Veterans3.5%
20th
U.S. 6.2% · MS 6.8%307th of 405 in MS
Healthcare workers7.2%
18th
U.S. 9.7% · MS 11.1%282nd of 405 in MS
Work from home6.9%
16th
U.S. 15.1% · MS 5.9%99th of 405 in MS
Population5,861
9th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MS 2,946,779139th of 405 in MS
Per capita income$24,520
7th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MS $31,549276th of 405 in MS
Tech workers0.6%
7th
U.S. 3.8% · MS 1.4%177th of 405 in MS
Population density41/sq mi
6th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MS 63/sq mi180th of 405 in MS
Bachelor's degree or higher13.2%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MS 25.1%285th of 403 in MS
Median gross rent$729
4th
U.S. $1,413 · MS $954215th of 319 in MS
Median earnings per worker$31,019
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MS $40,605318th of 403 in MS
Median household income$36,892
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MS $56,447312th of 376 in MS
Median home value$91,200
2nd
U.S. $332,700 · MS $169,800277th of 372 in MS
Broadband access73.2%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MS 84.1%292nd of 397 in MS
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · MS 2.4%367th of 405 in MS

Measure	38666	Panola	MS	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MS
Poverty rateWeakness	32.3%	23.3%	18.9%	12.5%	97th	60th of 398
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.519	0.484	0.482	0.483	93rd	52nd of 393
Uninsured rateWeakness	16.4%	12.7%	11%	8.4%	91st	63rd of 403
Government workers	22.8%	19.4%	18.5%	14.5%	91st	114th of 405
Unemployment rateWeakness	8.8%	6.6%	5.8%	5.2%	90th	96th of 405
Housing vacancy	17.4%	16.3%	14.6%	10.1%	90th	175th of 397
Median age	46.2	39.4	38.6	38.9	89th	64th of 405
Self-employed workers	13.2%	8.3%	9.4%	10%	84th	77th of 405
Residents 65 and older	21.1%	17.5%	17.2%	17.2%	79th	115th of 405
Residents under 18	23.7%	24.7%	23.3%	22%	64th	184th of 405
Diversity index	54.4	55	56.1	61.4	60th	70th of 405
Homeownership rate	69%	71.1%	70%	65.2%	51st	275th of 397
Average commute	26 min	29.2 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	50th	223rd of 393
Rent-burdened renters	44.5%	51.7%	51.3%	51.1%	28th	208th of 377
Veterans	3.5%	4.5%	6.8%	6.2%	20th	307th of 405
Healthcare workers	7.2%	11.9%	11.1%	9.7%	18th	282nd of 405
Work from home	6.9%	4.6%	5.9%	15.1%	16th	99th of 405
Population	5,861	32,808	2,946,779	334,922,499	9th	139th of 405
Per capita incomeWeakness	$24,520	$27,008	$31,549	$44,673	7th	276th of 405
Tech workers	0.6%	0.9%	1.4%	3.8%	7th	177th of 405
Population density	41/sq mi	48/sq mi	63/sq mi	95/sq mi	6th	180th of 405
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	13.2%	17.7%	25.1%	35.7%	6th	285th of 403
Median gross rent	$729	$874	$954	$1,413	4th	215th of 319
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$31,019	$35,181	$40,605	$49,666	3rd	318th of 403
Median household incomeWeakness	$36,892	$45,945	$56,447	$80,734	2nd	312th of 376
Median home value	$91,200	$127,800	$169,800	$332,700	2nd	277th of 372
Broadband accessWeakness	73.2%	78.4%	84.1%	91%	1st	292nd of 397
Foreign-born residents	0%	1%	2.4%	14.1%	1st	367th 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

16%

5–17

18–24

11%

25–34

10%

35–44

45–54

21%

55–64

13%

65–74

75+

Median age

46.2

Under 18

23.7%

65 and over

21.1%

Race and ethnicity

White39%
Black55%
Hispanic0.7%
Asian0%
Native American0.2%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.2%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

54.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

74%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

98%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.3%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 2,469
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 50.5%
Married couples: 25.6%
Living alone: 45.5%
Veterans (of adults): 3.5%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

43%

$25–50k

18%

$50–75k

16%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

38666

$36,892

Panola Co.

$45,945

Mississippi

$56,447

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$24,520

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

32.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

4.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.519

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

38666

$91,200

Panola Co.

$127,800

Mississippi

$169,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

38666

$729

Panola Co.

$874

Mississippi

$954

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

69%

2–4 units

5–19 units

0.3%

20+ units

Mobile home

22%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 2,990
Owner-occupied: 69%
Vacant: 17.4%
Median year built: 1984
Median rooms: 5.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 44.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 22.4%
Home value to income: 2.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

86%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

14%

10–19

30%

20–29

12%

30–44

26%

45–59

12%

60+

Average commute

26 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

8.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

42.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Sales

14%

Production

13%

Transportation and moving

12%

Office and admin

12%

Construction and repair

Food service

Healthcare

Cleaning and personal care

Management

Business and finance

Education

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Computer and math

0.6%

Engineering and science

0.6%

Arts, media and sports

0.4%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

20%

Retail

12%

Construction

10%

Education

10%

Health care and social assistance

Admin, support and management

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Restaurants and hotels

Other services

Public administration

Information

Finance, insurance and real estate

Agriculture and mining

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

0.6%

Median earnings per worker

$31,019

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

13.2%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

22.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

3.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	38666	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$43,438	$74,888
Service	$21,406	$26,804
Sales and office	$26,619	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$40,145	$49,199
Production and transportation	$31,858	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

22%

High school

35%

Some college

18%

Associate's

12%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 78.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.4%
Households with broadband: 73.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 47.1%
No internet access: 23.6%
Without health insurance: 16.4%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Sardis
State: Mississippi
County: Panola County
Center point: 34.4181° N, 89.9288° W
Land area: 142 sq mi
Water area: 7.8 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Sardis1% of zip

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

Zip codes near 38666

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
38606	Batesville, MS	8 mi	16,156	$54,539	$162,100
38619	Como, MS	9 mi	5,366	$35,379	$142,000
38668	Senatobia, MS	12 mi	14,791	$71,827	$235,200
38620	Courtland, MS	13 mi	3,386	$45,539	$105,800
38621	Crenshaw, MS	14 mi	1,578	$36,685	$91,600
38658	Pope, MS	16 mi	2,124	$78,125	$115,900
38665	Sarah, MS	18 mi	3,514	$80,223	$170,100
38628	Falcon, MS · PO box	19 mi	—	—	—
38673	Taylor, MS	19 mi	1,056	$92,350	—
38927	Enid, MS	20 mi	1,276	$48,611	$59,900
38638	Independence, MS · PO box	20 mi	—	—	—
38670	Sledge, MS	20 mi	967	$38,342	$68,800

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Questions about 38666

What city is zip code 38666?

38666 is assigned to Sardis, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 38666 in?

38666 is in Panola County, Mississippi.

What is the population of 38666?

About 5,861 people live in 38666, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 38666 in?

38666 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 38666?

The median household income in 38666 is $36,892.

What zip codes are near 38666?

The closest zip codes to 38666 are 38606, 38619, 38668, 38620, 38621.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 38666, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.