ZIP Code 38629 in Falkner, MS

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Falkner, Mississippi
Counties:Tippah County[Primary]
Benton County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:10:03:19 PM
Population:1,624 [See All]
Area Code:662
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:34.8728, -88.9722
Land Area:43.078 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 38629 has 1,624 residents and 640 households (average 2.54 persons per household). The median age is 43.2 years, older than the state (39.0) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.6% male and 49.4% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.3%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (87.3%, much higher than the state average of 56.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (7.8%, much lower than the state average of 36.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:1,624Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:1,731Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:1,960Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:37.7 people per sq mile
Average Income:$64,087Source: Census ACS
Households:640Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$119,300Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.54Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.03Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--2,3262,6102,3702,0021,9541,9822,2012,3682,0641,7522,1341,8841,731
Decennial Census1,774------------------1,624------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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


Median Age: 43.2

Male Median Age: 42.6

Female Median Age: 43.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male475668514129393855397165635754281010
Female304466503536434780525164483933432319
Total7710013410176658285135911221291119687713329
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:1,41787.85%
Black:1267.81%
Hispanic:*432.67%
Asian:10.06%
American Indian:30.19%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:231.43%
Total:1,613100%
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:82150.55%42.6 years
Females:80349.45%43.5 years
Total:1,624100%43.2 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:1,70398.38%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:160.92%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:121.62%
Total Population:1,731100%
Total Native Population:1,70398.38%
Total Foreign-born Population:281.62%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 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 2023, the Median household income is $64,087, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $25,858 (67.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $10,424. Family households earn a median of $81,418 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $81,418). By gender, male median income is $45,208 and female is $53,542, which is much higher than the state female median ($40,668), with a current gap of $8,334 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 53.6%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is just under the state rate (5.9%). The largest occupation group is Sales (25.9%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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 Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$38,229$37,616$27,153$25,132$45,098$47,072$51,026$51,117$53,663$52,785$50,000$60,063$64,087
Median Family Income$40,231$39,099$40,865$34,167$46,992$61,250$51,319$50,452$54,000$52,738$70,101$76,941$81,418
Median NonFamily Income$13,953$14,575$14,198$14,167$18,320$0$0$0$0$52,969$0$0$0
Median Male Income$33,667$42,596$42,955$44,375$38,750$46,042$45,563$41,103$32,480$41,563$50,202$39,525$45,208
Median Female Income$21,435$19,853$20,655$20,347$30,263$35,369$38,618$38,787$38,917$38,571$52,688$50,655$53,542
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:61450.91%
Unemployed:332.74%
Not In Labor Force:55946.35%
Total:1,206100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 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:10917.75%
Service:7412.05%
Sales and Office:15925.90%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:13622.15%
Production, transportation, and material moving:13622.15%
Total Civilian Employed Population:614100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $119,300, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $42,000 (54.33%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $5,500. The median gross rent is $700, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $166 (31.09%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $207. Of occupied housing, owners make up 87.35% (48.21% with a mortgage, 51.79% free-and-clear) and renters 12.65% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 26.31%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$77,300$84,000$83,600$80,900$82,500$114,600$107,300$113,200$113,800$110,600$123,500$132,900$119,300
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:45.48%
$500 to $999:912.33%
$1,000 to $1,499:79.59%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:5372.60%
Total:73100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$534$537$535$497$375$431$430$429$493$491$547$700$700
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):24342.11%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):26145.23%
Renter Occupied:7312.65%
Total Occupied Housing Units:577100%

Occupied Housing Units:57773.69%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):20626.31%
Total Housing Units:783100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:52967.56%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:25432.44%
Total Housing Units:783100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 17.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 87.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 7.40%, which is on par with the state rate (11.60%). Public coverage is 49.30%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 10.60%, which is on par with the state rate (14.30%), down 17.60 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.10 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (44.94%). College enrollment is 14.73%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:80.77%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:12211.70%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):25424.35%
Some college, no degree:37235.67%
Associate's degree:10810.35%
Bachelor's degree:10610.16%
Graduate or professional degree:737.00%
Total:1,043100%
High school or higher:91387.54%
Bachelor's degree or higher:17917.16%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:99950.43%
Public Insurance:85443.11%
No Insurance:1286.46%
Total:1,981100%
Has Health Insurance:1,85393.54%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty28.2%32.2%36.6%37.1%23.1%12.9%8.8%18.7%10.5%11.6%16.9%20.9%10.6%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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:9517.50%
Kindergarten:193.50%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):24444.94%
High school (grades 9-12):10519.34%
College or graduate school:8014.73%
Total:543100%
Early Childhood:11420.99%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):36867.77%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 38629 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 16 business establishments, employing about 95 people with an annual payroll of $3,287,000. USPS data shows 772 residential mailboxes and 14 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:772Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:14Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:841Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:772Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:16Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$739,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$3,287,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:95Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 38629 is located in Tippah County, Mississippi, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Mississippi's 1st Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 38629. It covers 43.078 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.447 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
CBSA Number:--Source: Census
CBSA Type:--Source: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:43.078 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.447 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:2824220Source: Census
Place Name:Falkner town; MississippiSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


38631 | | 38627

Schools in ZIP Code 38629


ZIP Code 38629 is in the North Tippah School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Falkner Attendance Center 20350 Hwy. 15
Falkner, MS 38629
District: North Tippah School District
Victory Chrisitian Academy 116 N Denton Rd
New Albany, MS 38652
District: Private SchoolNearby
First Baptist Church Kindergarten 501 Main St
Corinth, MS 38834
District: Private SchoolNearby
Holy Family School 395 W St
Holly Springs, MS 38635
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 38629


Fosters Cosmetology College 1813 Hwy 15 N
Ripley, MS 38663-0066
Type: Post Secondary
Blue Mountain College 201 W Main St
Blue Mountain, MS 38610
Type: Post Secondary
Corinth Academy Of Cosmetology 509 Cruise St
Corinth, MS 38834
Type: Post Secondary
Northeast Mississippi Community College 101 Cunningham Blvd
Booneville, MS 38829
Type: Post Secondary
Rust College 150 Rust Avenue
Holly Springs, MS 38635
Type: Post Secondary
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology-Whiteville 1685 Highway 64
Whiteville, TN 38075-0489
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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 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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