| ZIP Code | 38685 |
| ZIP Code Name | Waterford |
| Primary County | Marshall County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 1,430 |
| Area Code(s) | 662 |
| Current Time | CDT |
38685 is a United States ZIP Code located in Waterford Mississippi. Portions of 38685 are also in . 38685 is primarily within Marshall County with some portions in Lafayette County. 38685 is within Metro Memphis.
38685 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in Mississippi based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 38685 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 38685 is White. The current unemployment level in 38685 is 4.7%.
| Population | 1,430 |
| Population Growth Rate | -15.08% |
| Population Density | 19 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 438 |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $44,512 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $41,890 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (June 2023) | 4.7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 74.04% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,078 | 74.04% |
| Black | 352 | 24.18% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 1.79% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor Degree | 20 | 3.12% |
| High School Diploma | 431 | 67.24% |
| No High School Diploma | 18 | 2.81% |
| GED or Alternate | 35 | 5.46% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 98 | 15.29% |
| Associates Degree | 15 | 2.34% |
| Masters Degree | 22 | 3.43% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Coordinates | 34.59970093,-89.49017334 |
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| Regions | Metro MemphisOxford Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Memphis, TN-MS-AROxford, MS |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 75 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b: 5F to 10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 65e - Northern Hilly Gulf Coastal Plain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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