Estimated zip code population in 2022: 2,546 Zip code population in 2010: 2,864 Zip code population in 2000: 2,736
Houses and condos: 1,243 Renter-occupied apartments: 212
% of renters here:
20%
State:
30%
March 2022 cost of living index in zip code 38878: 76.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Land area: 81.1 sq. mi. Water area: 0.0 sq. mi.
Population density: 31 people per square mile
(very low).
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Real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2022:
This zip code:
0.7% ($570)
Mississippi:
0.7% ($1,161)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,089 (0.7%) Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $334 (0.6%)
Business Search- 14 Million verified businesses
Males: 1,291
(50.7%)
Females: 1,254
(49.3%)
For population 25 years and over in 38878:
High school or higher: 74.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.1%
Unemployed: 2.8%
Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.1 minutes
For population 15 years and over in 38878:
Never married: 25.2%
Now married: 55.3%
Separated: 1.7%
Widowed: 6.6%
Divorced: 11.3%
Zip code 38878 compared to state average:
Median house value below state average.
Unemployed percentage below state average.
Black race population percentage below state average.
Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
Renting percentage below state average.
Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
Estimated median house/condo value in 2022: $77,268
38878:
$77,268
Mississippi:
$162,500
According to our research of Mississippi and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in 38878 zip code as of May 30, 2024. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in zip code 38878 is 979 to 1. The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this zip code is much lower than the state average.
Median resident age:
This zip code:
40.8 years
Mississippi median age:
38.9 years
Average household size:
This zip code:
2.4 people
Mississippi:
2.5 people
Averages for the 2020 tax year for zip code 38878, filed in 2021:
Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2020: $48,907 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:
$48,907
State:
$54,084
Salary/wage: $31,628 (reported on 86.0% of returns)
Here:
$31,628
State:
$45,187
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1690.6% for AGIs below $25k, 3924.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 7027.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 9310.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 15466.7% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Taxable interest for individuals: $4,120 (reported on 15.5% of returns)
This zip code:
$4,120
Mississippi:
$1,434
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 11.4% for AGIs below $25k, 14.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 11.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 74.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2293.3% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Ordinary dividends: $860 (reported on 3.9% of returns)
Here:
$860
State:
$6,661
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 8.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 36.0% for AGIs $75k-100k)
Net capital gain/loss in AGI: +$19,583 (reported on 4.7% of returns)
Here:
+$19,583
State:
+$16,833
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 10.6% for AGIs below $25k, 2276.0% for AGIs $75k-100k)
Profit/loss from business: +$5,093 (reported on 11.6% of returns)
Here:
+$5,093
State:
+$7,724
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 94.9% for AGIs below $25k, 51.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 247.3% for AGIs $50k-75k)
Taxable individual retirement arrangement distribution: $6,720 (reported on 3.9% of returns)
38878:
$6,720
Mississippi:
$17,717
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 49.4% for AGIs below $25k, 148.2% for AGIs $50k-75k)
Total itemized deductions: $27,325 (reported on 3.1% of returns)
Here:
$27,325
State:
$34,027
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 993.6% for AGIs $50k-75k)
Charity contributions: $16,033 (reported on 2.3% of returns)
Here:
$16,033
State:
$14,997
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 437.3% for AGIs $50k-75k)
Taxes paid: $4,700 (reported on 3.1% of returns)
38878:
$4,700
State:
$6,353
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 170.9% for AGIs $50k-75k)
Earned income credit: $2,368 (reported on 31.8% of returns)
Here:
$2,368
State:
$2,689
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 186.0% for AGIs below $25k, 103.2% for AGIs $25k-50k)
Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2020 taxes: 96.1%
Here:
96%
State:
94%
(% for various income ranges: 96.6% for AGIs below $25k, 95.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 100.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 100.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 85.7% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Averages for the 2012 tax year for zip code 38878, filed in 2013:
Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2012: $30,834 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:
$30,834
State:
$46,197
Salary/wage: $28,004 (reported on 88.4% of returns)
Here:
$28,004
State:
$38,549
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 85.1% for AGIs below $25k, 90.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 80.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 69.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 47.3% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Taxable interest for individuals: $761 (reported on 16.1% of returns)
This zip code:
$761
Mississippi:
$1,482
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.6% for AGIs below $25k, 0.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.2% for AGIs $75k-100k)
Ordinary dividends: $800 (reported on 4.5% of returns)
Here:
$800
State:
$5,401
Net capital gain/loss in AGI: +$1,033 (reported on 2.7% of returns)
Here:
+$1,033
State:
+$12,121
Profit/loss from business: +$4,086 (reported on 12.5% of returns)
Here:
+$4,086
State:
+$10,220
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 4.8% for AGIs below $25k, 0.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.0% for AGIs $50k-75k)
Taxable individual retirement arrangement distribution: $7,860 (reported on 4.5% of returns)
38878:
$7,860
Mississippi:
$13,665
Total itemized deductions: $17,915 (26% of AGI, reported on 11.6% of returns)
Here:
$17,915
State:
$22,078
Here:
26.0% of AGI
State:
21.8% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 3.1% for AGIs below $25k, 4.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 8.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 24.1% for AGIs $75k-100k)
Charity contributions: $5,569 (reported on 11.6% of returns)
Here:
$5,569
State:
$6,081
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 3.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 7.6% for AGIs $75k-100k)
Taxes paid: $3,677 (reported on 11.6% of returns)
38878:
$3,677
State:
$5,794
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.4% for AGIs below $25k, 0.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 6.1% for AGIs $75k-100k)
Earned income credit: $2,518 (reported on 34.8% of returns)
Here:
$2,518
State:
$2,710
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 8.9% for AGIs below $25k, 1.7% for AGIs $25k-50k)
Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2012 taxes: 77.7%
Here:
78%
State:
60%
(% for various income ranges: 76.3% for AGIs below $25k, 77.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 80.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 80.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 100.0% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Averages for the 2004 tax year for zip code 38878, filed in 2005:
Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2004: $28,251 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:
$28,251
State:
$36,110
Salary/wage: $24,705 (reported on 88.4% of returns)
Here:
$24,705
State:
$31,757
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 95.7% for AGIs below $10k, 81.7% for AGIs $10k-25k, 90.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 74.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 75.5% for AGIs $75k-100k, 25.5% for AGIs over 100k)
Taxable interest for individuals: $1,097 (reported on 22.4% of returns)
This zip code:
$1,097
Mississippi:
$1,649
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.8% for AGIs below $10k, 1.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.5% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.2% for AGIs over 100k)
Taxable dividends: $647 (reported on 5.3% of returns)
Here:
$647
State:
$3,089
Net capital gain/loss: +$2,405 (reported on 4.3% of returns)
Here:
+$2,405
State:
+$8,427
Profit/loss from business: +$5,397 (reported on 12.5% of returns)
Here:
+$5,397
State:
+$8,818
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 4.6% for AGIs below $10k, 5.9% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.2% for AGIs $50k-75k)
Profit/loss from farming: +$17,455 (reported on 6.8% of returns)
Here:
+$17,455
State:
-$5,673
IRA payment deduction: $3,125 (reported on 3.3% of returns)
38878:
$3,125
Mississippi:
$3,024
Total itemized deductions: $14,183 (25% of AGI, reported on 12.4% of returns)
Here:
$14,183
State:
$17,896
Here:
25.5% of AGI
State:
22.5% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 3.4% for AGIs $10k-25k, 6.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 7.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 18.7% for AGIs $75k-100k)
Charity contributions deductions: $4,596 (8% of AGI, reported on 11.3% of returns)
Here:
$4,596
State:
$4,735
Here:
7.9% of AGI
State:
5.7% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.6% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 6.5% for AGIs $75k-100k)
Total tax: $3,578 (reported on 60.7% of returns)
38878:
$3,578
State:
$5,562
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 3.3% for AGIs below $10k, 2.8% for AGIs $10k-25k, 5.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 10.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 10.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 20.8% for AGIs over 100k)
Earned income credit: $2,103 (reported on 39.3% of returns)
Here:
$2,103
State:
$2,107
Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2004 taxes: 84.4%
Here:
84%
State:
65%
(% for various income ranges: 80.2% for AGIs below $10k, 85.9% for AGIs $10k-25k, 81.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 91.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 100.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 92.9% for AGIs over 100k)
Household received Food Stamps/SNAP in the past 12 months: 126 Household did not receive Food Stamps/SNAP in the past 12 months: 947
Women who had a birth in the past 12 months: 6 (6 now married, 0 unmarried) Women who did not have a birth in the past 12 months: 553 (288 now married, 264 unmarried)
Housing units in zip code 38878 with a mortgage: 285 (13 second mortgage, 13 both second mortgage and home equity loan) Median monthly owner costs for units with a mortgage: $1,120 Median monthly owner costs for units without a mortgage: $312
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2022:
This zip code:
16.4%
Whole state:
19.1%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2022:
This zip code:
12.6%
Whole state:
10.3%
Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:
5.6
State:
6.3
Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:
4.6
State:
4.8
Notable locations in this zip code not listed on our city pages
Notable locations in zip code 38878: Vardaman Volunteer Fire Department (A), Recorrhodes Chapel Volunteer Fire Department Station 2 (B). Display/hide their locations on the map
Churches in zip code 38878 include: New Hope Church (A), New Liberty Baptist Church (B), Shady Grove Church (C), Taylor Church (D), Vardaman United Methodist Church (E), First Baptist Church (F), Church of the Lord Jesus Christ (G), Youngs Chapel (H), Collage Hill Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Streams, rivers, and creeks: Cane Creek (A), Bull Creek (B), Cook Creek (C), Walnut Creek (D), Naron Creek (E), Mud Creek (F), Hurricane Creek (G), Dry Creek (H), Clemons Branch (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
In group quarters: 30 (-1 institutionalized population)
Size of family households: 396 2-persons, 132 3-persons, 110 4-persons, 18 5-persons, 40 6-persons, 7 7-or-more-persons
Size of nonfamily households: 324 1-person, 28 2-persons, 20 4-persons
253 married couples with children.
190 single-parent households (74 men, 116 women).
83.4% of residents of 38878 zip code speak English at home.
16.1% of residents speak Spanish at home (43% very well, 13% well, 23% not well, 21% not at all).
Foreign born population: 304 (11.9%) (17.8% of them are naturalized citizens)
This zip code:
11.9%
Whole state:
2.2%
79%Honduras
14%El Salvador
5%Colombia
50%American
3%Irish
1%English
1%Scotch-Irish
Year of entry for the foreign-born population
812010 or later
1072000 to 2009
861990 to 1999
30Before 1990
Facilities with environmental interests located in this zip code:
FLEMING DAIRY (HIGHWAY 341 in VARDAMAN, MS)
STATE MASTER (Mississippi compliance, permits, activity tracking ) - ENSITE-MSU088059, WASTEWATER FACILITY National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit Business SIC classification: DAIRY FARMS
Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 5.7% Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 1.2%
49.8%Electricity
30.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
15.3%Utility gas
2.6%Wood
1.2%No fuel used
1.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Population in 1990: 2,866.
Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:
This state: 2,076
Midwest: 6
South: 137
70% of the 38878 zip code residents lived in the same house 5 years ago. Out of people who lived in different houses, 69% lived in this county. Out of people who lived in different counties, 50% lived in Mississippi.
98% of the 38878 zip code residents lived in the same house 1 year ago. Out of people who lived in different houses, 50% moved from this county. Out of people who lived in different houses, 50% moved from different county within same state.
Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 7
Here:
2.7%
Mississippi:
16.1%
Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 5
Here:
3.4%
Mississippi:
14.6%
Students in private undergraduate colleges:
Here:
0.0%
Mississippi:
12.8%
Occupation by median earnings in the past 12 months ($)
67,740Management occupations
61,305Construction and extraction occupations
49,470Material moving occupations
45,611Personal care and service occupations
45,244Education, training, and library occupations
35,490Production occupations
Top industries in this zip code by the number of employees in 2005:
Wholesale Trade: Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (10-19 employees: 1 establishment)
Other Services (except Public Administration): Religious Organizations (5-9: 1, 1-4: 1)
Construction: Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (5-9: 1, 1-4: 1)
Finance and Insurance: Commercial Banking (5-9: 1)
People in group quarters in 2010:
32 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers
People in group quarters in 2000:
7 people in agriculture workers' dormitories on farms
Fatal accident statistics in 2012:
Fatal accident count: 2
Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 2
Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 2
Fatalities: 2
Persons involved in fatal accidents: 2
Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0
Fatal accident statistics in 2010:
Fatal accident count: 1
Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 2
Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 0
Fatalities: 1
Persons involved in fatal accidents: 2
Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0
2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents
According to the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 28. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 47 took place in 2016, and the least - 13 in 2007. The data has an increasing trend.
When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (44.4%), and Structure Fires (37.2%).
Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Zip Code 38878