Zip code 38948: Oakland, Mississippi

Q: What city is zip code 38948?

38948 is assigned to Oakland, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 38948 in?

38948 is mostly in Yalobusha County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 38948?

About 1,818 people live in 38948, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 38948?

The median household income in 38948 is $29,400.

Q: What zip codes are near 38948?

The closest zip codes to 38948 are 38658, 38961, 38927, 38953, 38620.

Residential delivery areaYalobusha CountyCentral Time

Population

1,818

Median household income

$29K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$86K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$904/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

53.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

103 sq mi

18 people/sq mi

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

About 38948

38948 is a rural zip code in Oakland, Mississippi (Yalobusha County), covering 103 sq mi of land. About 1,818 people live here, or 18 per square mile. The median resident is 53.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $29,400 a year, about 36% of the national median of $80,734. 15% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $86,200, or 2.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 75% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $904 a month.

10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 36.9 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; sales; and construction and repair. 17% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 38948 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate21.1%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · MS 5.8%14th of 405 in MS
Housing vacancy33.7%
98th
U.S. 10.1% · MS 14.6%22nd of 397 in MS
Government workers29.4%
98th
U.S. 14.5% · MS 18.5%43rd of 405 in MS
Median age53.2
97th
U.S. 38.9 · MS 38.618th of 405 in MS
Residents 65 and older29.7%
96th
U.S. 17.2% · MS 17.2%19th of 405 in MS
Self-employed workers17.4%
95th
U.S. 10% · MS 9.4%40th of 405 in MS
Average commute36.9 min
94th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · MS 25.6 min46th of 393 in MS
Uninsured rate19.3%
94th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MS 11%36th of 403 in MS
Income inequality (Gini)0.521
94th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · MS 0.48251st of 393 in MS
Rent-burdened renters63.5%
91st
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · MS 51.3%79th of 377 in MS
Veterans8.9%
84th
U.S. 6.2% · MS 6.8%70th of 405 in MS
Poverty rate15%
69th
U.S. 12.5% · MS 18.9%278th of 398 in MS
Homeownership rate75.4%
67th
U.S. 65.2% · MS 70%216th of 397 in MS
Diversity index52.5
56th
U.S. 61.4 · MS 56.199th of 405 in MS
Healthcare workers7.5%
21st
U.S. 9.7% · MS 11.1%274th of 405 in MS
Median earnings per worker$39,688
20th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MS $40,605179th of 403 in MS
Median gross rent$904
14th
U.S. $1,413 · MS $954108th of 319 in MS
Work from home6.4%
13th
U.S. 15.1% · MS 5.9%111th of 405 in MS
Per capita income$24,834
8th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MS $31,549266th of 405 in MS
Residents under 1814.7%
7th
U.S. 22% · MS 23.3%359th of 405 in MS
Population1,818
3rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · MS 2,946,779272nd of 405 in MS
Bachelor's degree or higher10.4%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MS 25.1%329th of 403 in MS
Broadband access77.3%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MS 84.1%235th of 397 in MS
Foreign-born residents0.6%
3rd
U.S. 14.1% · MS 2.4%214th of 405 in MS
Population density18/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · MS 63/sq mi311th of 405 in MS
Median household income$29,400
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MS $56,447355th of 376 in MS
Median home value$86,200
1st
U.S. $332,700 · MS $169,800303rd of 372 in MS
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · MS 1.4%401st of 405 in MS

Measure	38948	Yalobusha	MS	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MS
Unemployment rateWeakness	21.1%	5.9%	5.8%	5.2%	99th	14th of 405
Housing vacancy	33.7%	23.2%	14.6%	10.1%	98th	22nd of 397
Government workers	29.4%	16.2%	18.5%	14.5%	98th	43rd of 405
Median age	53.2	42.6	38.6	38.9	97th	18th of 405
Residents 65 and older	29.7%	21.9%	17.2%	17.2%	96th	19th of 405
Self-employed workers	17.4%	14.1%	9.4%	10%	95th	40th of 405
Average commuteWeakness	36.9 min	30.5 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	94th	46th of 393
Uninsured rateWeakness	19.3%	11.5%	11%	8.4%	94th	36th of 403
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.521	0.454	0.482	0.483	94th	51st of 393
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	63.5%	43.3%	51.3%	51.1%	91st	79th of 377
Veterans	8.9%	7.1%	6.8%	6.2%	84th	70th of 405
Poverty rate	15%	21.5%	18.9%	12.5%	69th	278th of 398
Homeownership rate	75.4%	69.3%	70%	65.2%	67th	216th of 397
Diversity index	52.5	53.4	56.1	61.4	56th	99th of 405
Healthcare workers	7.5%	13.2%	11.1%	9.7%	21st	274th of 405
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$39,688	$38,035	$40,605	$49,666	20th	179th of 403
Median gross rent	$904	$667	$954	$1,413	14th	108th of 319
Work from home	6.4%	7.9%	5.9%	15.1%	13th	111th of 405
Per capita incomeWeakness	$24,834	$27,106	$31,549	$44,673	8th	266th of 405
Residents under 18	14.7%	21.9%	23.3%	22%	7th	359th of 405
Population	1,818	12,419	2,946,779	334,922,499	3rd	272nd of 405
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	10.4%	15.6%	25.1%	35.7%	3rd	329th of 403
Broadband accessWeakness	77.3%	81%	84.1%	91%	3rd	235th of 397
Foreign-born residents	0.6%	0.4%	2.4%	14.1%	3rd	214th of 405
Population density	18/sq mi	27/sq mi	63/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	311th of 405
Median household incomeWeakness	$29,400	$49,151	$56,447	$80,734	1st	355th of 376
Median home value	$86,200	$122,300	$169,800	$332,700	1st	303rd of 372
Tech workers	0%	1%	1.4%	3.8%	1st	401st 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

18–24

25–34

35–44

23%

45–54

16%

55–64

18%

65–74

12%

75+

Median age

53.2

Under 18

14.7%

65 and over

29.7%

Race and ethnicity

White62%
Black30%
Hispanic0.2%
Asian0.6%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial8%

Diversity index

52.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

79%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

99%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.6%

Other

0.5%

Households

Households: 788
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 63.5%
Married couples: 49.6%
Living alone: 36.5%
Veterans (of adults): 8.9%
Male / female: 46% / 54%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

43%

$25–50k

20%

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

17%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

38948

$29,400

Yalobusha Co.

$49,151

Mississippi

$56,447

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$24,834

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

15%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

5.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.521

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

38948

$86,200

Yalobusha Co.

$122,300

Mississippi

$169,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

38948

$904

Yalobusha Co.

$667

Mississippi

$954

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

56%

2–4 units

0.6%

5–19 units

20+ units

0.6%

Mobile home

42%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,189
Owner-occupied: 75.4%
Vacant: 33.7%
Median year built: 1988
Median rooms: 5.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 63.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 53.9%
Home value to income: 2.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

60%

Carpooled

28%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

36%

20–29

21%

30–44

12%

45–59

60+

25%

Average commute

36.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

21.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

43.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

18%

Sales

15%

Construction and repair

13%

Food service

13%

Healthcare

Production

Transportation and moving

Police and fire

Engineering and science

Education

Management

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

18%

Manufacturing

16%

Education

16%

Construction

12%

Health care and social assistance

Wholesale

Public administration

Retail

Admin, support and management

Other services

Restaurants and hotels

Agriculture and mining

Professional and technical services

0.7%

Finance, insurance and real estate

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$39,688

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

17.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

29.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

1.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	38948	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$76,500	$74,888
Service	$9,740	$26,804
Sales and office	$51,228	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$38,678	$49,199
Production and transportation	$34,808	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

53%

Some college

18%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 91.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.9%
Households with broadband: 77.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 29.3%
No internet access: 16.6%
Without health insurance: 19.3%
Limited-English households: 1.1%

Geography

City (USPS): Oakland
State: Mississippi
County: Yalobusha County
Center point: 34.0761° N, 89.8941° W
Land area: 103 sq mi
Water area: 15 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

38948 spans 2 counties

Yalobusha County65% of land
Tallahatchie County35% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Oakland2% of zip

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

Zip codes near 38948

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
38658	Pope, MS	7.8 mi	2,124	$78,125	$115,900
38961	Tillatoba, MS	7.9 mi	411	$46,792	$86,400
38927	Enid, MS	8.9 mi	1,276	$48,611	$59,900
38953	Scobey, MS	11 mi	287	$36,454	$93,600
38620	Courtland, MS	11 mi	3,386	$45,539	$105,800
38622	Crowder, MS	15 mi	594	$30,400	$49,600
38921	Charleston, MS	16 mi	4,786	$37,326	$102,000
38920	Cascilla, MS	16 mi	396	$42,014	$67,200
38606	Batesville, MS	16 mi	16,156	$54,539	$162,100
38922	Coffeeville, MS	17 mi	3,296	$36,473	$104,400
38965	Water Valley, MS	18 mi	8,963	$58,258	$153,100
38958	Swan Lake, MS · PO box	20 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 38948

What city is zip code 38948?

38948 is assigned to Oakland, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 38948 in?

38948 is mostly in Yalobusha County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 38948?

About 1,818 people live in 38948, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 38948 in?

38948 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 38948?

The median household income in 38948 is $29,400.

What zip codes are near 38948?

The closest zip codes to 38948 are 38658, 38961, 38927, 38953, 38620.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 38948, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.