ZIP Code 38866 in Saltillo, MS

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Saltillo, Mississippi
Names to Avoid:
Eggville
County:Lee County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:10:06:50 PM
Population:12,556 [See All]
Area Code:662
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:34.3699, -88.6683
Land Area:75.371 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 38866 has 12,556 residents and 4,853 households (average 2.57 persons per household). The median age is 40.0 years, slightly older than the state (39.0) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.6% male and 51.4% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (81.8%, much higher than the state average of 56.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (11.9%, much lower than the state average of 36.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9%, 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:12,556Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:11,714Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:13,117Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:166.6 people per sq mile
Average Income:$69,971Source: Census ACS
Households:4,853Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$216,300Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.57Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.81Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--11,78811,87812,53412,84512,74611,70312,14311,61711,95912,53812,56011,96111,714
Decennial Census11,897------------------12,556------
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: 40

Male Median Age: 39.9

Female Median Age: 40.1

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male3954144614272772943984023944494294473703532601958459
Female360423463419357366390441460424413436339351290231172113
Total755837924846634660788843854873842883709704550426256172
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:10,27283.21%
Black:1,50012.15%
Hispanic:*2431.97%
Asian:2111.71%
American Indian:120.10%
Hawaiian:60.05%
Other:1010.82%
Total:12,345100%
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:6,10848.65%39.9 years
Females:6,44851.35%40.1 years
Total:12,556100%40.0 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:11,36096.98%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:630.54%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:2772.36%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:142.48%
Total Population:11,714100%
Total Native Population:11,42397.52%
Total Foreign-born Population:2912.48%
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 $69,971, which is markedly greater than the state median ($54,915), is up $13,691 (24.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $4,336. Family households earn a median of $85,528 versus $29,067 for nonfamily households (a difference of $56,461). By gender, male median income is $57,813 and female is $37,935, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $19,878 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 62.4%, which is above the state rate (57.2%). The unemployment rate is 5.3%, which is a bit less than the state rate (5.9%). The largest occupation group is Management (39.6%).

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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$56,280$56,250$55,403$53,295$52,063$50,765$60,017$62,934$65,635$67,807$72,327$67,827$69,971
Median Family Income$63,085$63,732$59,184$60,346$62,394$62,717$70,019$81,826$81,716$72,267$79,821$82,662$85,528
Median NonFamily Income$31,944$21,047$23,000$19,432$17,712$17,755$19,413$24,225$26,181$29,310$30,556$29,387$29,067
Median Male Income$39,728$39,726$45,242$42,452$45,124$46,551$47,161$51,839$54,404$53,526$56,731$60,766$57,813
Median Female Income$32,728$32,949$32,318$33,701$33,915$35,943$34,221$37,110$36,827$36,692$36,056$35,760$37,935
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:5,52558.86%
Unemployed:3133.33%
Not In Labor Force:3,54837.80%
Total:9,386100%
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:2,18639.57%
Service:70312.72%
Sales and Office:1,20621.83%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:4277.73%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,00318.15%
Total Civilian Employed Population:5,525100%
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 $216,300, which is much higher than the state median ($161,400), is up $101,600 (88.58%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $70,500. The median gross rent is $870, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $195 (28.89%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $196. Of occupied housing, owners make up 85.15% (62.65% with a mortgage, 37.35% free-and-clear) and renters 14.85% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 16.43%, 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$114,700$115,200$115,200$124,700$143,500$142,800$143,700$145,600$145,800$162,600$169,800$208,500$216,300
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:314.63%
$500 to $999:34952.09%
$1,000 to $1,499:19128.51%
$1,500 to $1,999:456.72%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:548.06%
Total:670100%
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$675$689$706$657$512$481$496$526$674$777$791$835$870
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):2,40753.35%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1,43531.80%
Renter Occupied:67014.85%
Total Occupied Housing Units:4,512100%

Occupied Housing Units:4,51283.57%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):88716.43%
Total Housing Units:5,399100%
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:4,59685.13%
Multi-Family Units:2324.30%
Other Units:57110.58%
Total Housing Units:5,399100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 28.30% 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 88.60%, which is on par with the state rate (86.60%). The uninsured rate is 13.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 29.30%, which is generally lower than the state rate (39.60%). The share of people in poverty is 6.70%, which is markedly below the state rate (14.30%), down 2.60 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.60 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (46.43%). College enrollment is 19.59%, 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:2693.23%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:6808.17%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):2,39728.79%
Some college, no degree:1,93823.28%
Associate's degree:6858.23%
Bachelor's degree:1,52218.28%
Graduate or professional degree:83510.03%
Total:8,326100%
High school or higher:7,37788.60%
Bachelor's degree or higher:2,35728.31%
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:7,61060.14%
Public Insurance:3,41727.01%
No Insurance:1,62612.85%
Total:12,653100%
Has Health Insurance:11,02787.15%
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 Poverty9.3%8.5%9.8%11.9%8.6%9.0%7.7%3.7%5.1%5.9%5.9%7.7%6.7%
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:2068.22%
Kindergarten:953.79%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1,16446.43%
High school (grades 9-12):55121.98%
College or graduate school:49119.59%
Total:2,507100%
Early Childhood:30112.01%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):1,81072.20%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 38866 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 209 business establishments, employing about 3,048 people with an annual payroll of $129,746,000. USPS data shows 5,104 residential mailboxes and 182 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:5,104Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:182Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:5,886Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:4,959Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:209Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$32,113,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$129,746,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:3,048Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 38866 is located in Lee County, Mississippi, within the Tupelo, MS Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 46180) and Mississippi's 1st Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 132,079 people, about 9.51% of whom live in ZIP Code 38866. It covers 75.371 sq mi of land and a water area of 1.622 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Tupelo, MSSource: Census
CBSA Number:46180Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:132,079Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:75.371 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:1.622 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:2864840Source: Census
Place Name:Saltillo city; MississippiSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


38868 | | 38865

Schools in ZIP Code 38866


ZIP Code 38866 is in the Lee County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 3 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.

Saltillo High School 146 Tiger Dr.
Saltillo, MS 38866
District: Lee County School District
Saltillo Elementary School 424 South 3rd Street
Saltillo, MS 38866
District: Lee County School District
Saltillo Primary School 1806 Hwy 45 N
Saltillo, MS 38866
District: Lee County School District
Tupelo Christian Preparatory School 5440 Endville Rd
Belden, MS 38826
District: Private SchoolNearby
Lakeview Baptist Academy 830 Shumacola Trl
Tupelo, MS 38801
District: Private SchoolNearby
Harrisburg Day School 4675 Cliff Gookin Blvd
Tupelo, MS 38801
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 38866


Itawamba Community College 602 W Hill Street
Fulton, MS 38843-1099
Type: Post Secondary
Kc's School Of Hair Design 280 Turnpike Rd
Pontotoc, MS 38863-0000
Type: Post Secondary
Northeast Mississippi Community College 101 Cunningham Blvd
Booneville, MS 38829
Type: Post Secondary
Blue Mountain College 201 W Main St
Blue Mountain, MS 38610
Type: Post Secondary
Fosters Cosmetology College 1813 Hwy 15 N
Ripley, MS 38663-0066
Type: Post Secondary
Vaughn Beauty College 108 South Maple Street
Aberdeen, MS 39730-3238
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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