ZIP Code 38661 in Red Banks, MS

Data Last Updated: March 1, 2026
City:Red Banks, Mississippi
Names to Avoid:
Taska
County:Marshall County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:8:08:51 PM
Population:1,854 [See All]
Area Code:662
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:34.8952, -89.5561
Land Area:30.249 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 38661 has 1,854 residents and 706 households (average 2.63 persons per household). The median age is 43.1 years, older than the state (39.0) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.6% male and 52.4% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (55.6%, lower than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (37.7%, much higher than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than the national average (12.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:1,854Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:2,126Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:2,209Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:61.3 people per sq mile
Average Income:$69,276Source: Census ACS
Households:706Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$227,300Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.63Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.26Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--1,6061,5561,9191,9712,0741,9912,0101,8601,7831,7402,1831,4921,8082,126
Decennial Census2,039------------------1,854--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 43.1

Male Median Age: 45

Female Median Age: 41

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male425271535349366025478487755337321412
Female426781495066446749576757659046313311
Total84119152102103115801277410415114414014383634723
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:1,03055.71%
Black:69937.80%
Hispanic:*613.30%
Asian:50.27%
American Indian:40.22%
Hawaiian:30.16%
Other:472.54%
Total:1,849100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:88247.57%45.0 years
Females:97252.43%41.0 years
Total:1,854100%43.1 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:2,09498.49%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:321.51%
Total Population:2,126100%
Total Native Population:2,09498.49%
Total Foreign-born Population:321.51%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $69,276, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is up $21,319 (44.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $30,475. Family households earn a median of $68,274 versus $62,601 for nonfamily households (a difference of $5,673). By gender, male median income is $45,208 and female is $29,896, which is well under the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $15,312 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 42.4%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (35.9%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$47,957$38,640$42,853$41,165$36,283$41,667$47,788$34,531$38,801$42,159$40,668$47,278$62,143$69,276
Median Family Income$48,750$42,847$43,750$41,653$37,237$41,510$58,192$49,178$47,730$62,838$60,069$57,375$47,381$68,274
Median NonFamily Income$19,271$31,534$32,356$32,163$31,464$47,697$21,156$23,165$23,614$23,750$21,080$0$56,346$62,601
Median Male Income$26,739$24,980$24,955$38,750$0$47,930$57,902$35,286$36,949$30,833$22,040$41,172$42,063$45,208
Median Female Income$34,167$18,580$37,286$20,694$0$32,198$45,521$48,750$57,784$50,800$54,405$0$0$29,896
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:69442.45%
Unemployed:00.00%
Not In Labor Force:94157.55%
Total:1,635100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:16924.35%
Service:344.90%
Sales and Office:7711.10%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:16523.78%
Production, transportation, and material moving:24935.88%
Total Civilian Employed Population:694100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $227,300, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $123,600 (119.19%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $124,100. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $815 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 87.54% (67.29% with a mortgage, 32.71% free-and-clear) and renters 12.46% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 5.19%, which is markedly below the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$103,700$96,900$112,500$85,100$89,200$90,000$93,800$102,900$103,200$151,400$127,000$183,800$210,300$227,300
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:00.00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:9689.72%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:1110.28%
Total:107100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$815$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):50658.91%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):24628.64%
Renter Occupied:10712.46%
Total Occupied Housing Units:859100%

Occupied Housing Units:85994.81%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):475.19%
Total Housing Units:906100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:82290.73%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:849.27%
Total Housing Units:906100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 20.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 91.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 49.30%, which is well above the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 16.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 7.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.60 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (87.74%). College enrollment is 12.26%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:90.57%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1288.11%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):32320.46%
Some college, no degree:68143.13%
Associate's degree:1106.97%
Bachelor's degree:30719.44%
Graduate or professional degree:211.33%
Total:1,579100%
High school or higher:1,44291.32%
Bachelor's degree or higher:32820.77%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:1,48658.27%
Public Insurance:1,04941.14%
No Insurance:150.59%
Total:2,550100%
Has Health Insurance:2,53599.41%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty9.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%2.5%8.8%12.7%14.3%17.9%15.5%22.3%10.1%16.3%16.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00.00%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):40887.74%
High school (grades 9-12):00.00%
College or graduate school:5712.26%
Total:465100%
Early Childhood:00.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):40887.74%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 38661 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 25 business establishments, employing about 166 people with an annual payroll of $8,682,000. USPS data shows 840 residential mailboxes and 15 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:840Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:15Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:898Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:811Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:25Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$1,639,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$8,682,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:166Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 38661 is located in Marshall County, Mississippi, within the Memphis, TN-MS-AR Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 32820) and Mississippi's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 1,316,100 people, about 0.14% of whom live in ZIP Code 38661. It covers 30.249 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.024 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Memphis, TN-MS-ARSource: Census
CBSA Number:32820Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:1,316,100Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:30.249 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.024 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:01Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:10572.8 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:2861240Source: Census
Place Name:Red Banks CDP; MississippiSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


38663 | | 38659

Schools in ZIP Code 38661


We could not locate which school district 38661 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

H. W. Byers High School (5-12) 4178 Hwy 72 East
Holly Springs, MS 38635
District: Marshall County School DistrictNearby
H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4) 4178 Highway 72 East
Holly Springs, MS 38635
District: Marshall County School DistrictNearby
Byhalia High School (9-12) 278 Highway 309 North
Byhalia, MS 38611
District: Marshall County School DistrictNearby
Byhalia Elementary School (K-4) 172 Highway 309 North
Byhalia, MS 38611
District: Marshall County School DistrictNearby
Byhalia Middle School (5-8) 172 Highway 309 North
Byhalia, MS 38611
District: Marshall County School DistrictNearby
Rossville Christian Academy 280 High St
Rossville, TN 38066
District: Private SchoolNearby
Holy Family School 395 W St
Holly Springs, MS 38635
District: Private SchoolNearby
Marshall Academy 100 Academy Dr
Holly Springs, MS 38635
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 38661


Rust College 150 Rust Avenue
Holly Springs, MS 38635
Type: Post Secondary
Gould's Academy 1203 Ridgeway Road # 203
Memphis, TN 38119-5317
Type: Post Secondary
Strayer University-Tennessee 2650 Thousand Oaks Blvd Ste 1120
Memphis, TN 38118
Type: Post Secondary
Mid-South Christian College 3097 Knight Road
Memphis, TN 38118-3151
Type: Post Secondary
Health-Tech Institute Of Memphis 3874 Viscount Avenue, Suite 1
Memphis, TN 38118
Type: Post Secondary
Concorde Career College-Memphis 5100 Poplar Avenue, Suite 132
Memphis, TN 38137-0132
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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