ZIP Code 38826 - Belden Mississippi
Overview
ZIP Code 38826 is located in Belden Mississippi. Portions of 38826 are also in Tupelo. 38826 is primarily within Pontotoc County, with some portions in Lee County. Regionally, 38826 is located in the Tupelo Area.
ZIP Code 38826 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Belden |
| Primary County | Pontotoc County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 5,332 |
| Area Code(s) | 662 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 38826 Map
38826 Demographics
38826 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Mississippi based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 38826 is White. The current unemployment level in 38826 is 3.8%.
| Population | 5,332 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 138 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,687 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 6.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $74,336 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $507,530 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 67.01% |
38826 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,363 | 65.07% |
| Black | 1,354 | 26.2% |
| Hispanic | 181 | 3.5% |
| Asian | 121 | 2.34% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 149 | 2.88% |
38826 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 129 | 4.84% |
| Bachelor Degree | 456 | 17.09% |
| High School Diploma | 672 | 25.19% |
| No High School Diploma | 22 | 0.82% |
| GED or Alternate | 135 | 5.06% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 607 | 22.75% |
| Associates Degree | 340 | 12.74% |
| Masters Degree | 184 | 6.9% |
| Professional Degree | 92 | 3.45% |
| Doctorate Degree | 31 | 1.16% |
38826 Geography
| Coordinates | 34.30181122, -88.85378265 |
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| Region | Tupelo Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Tupelo, MS |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 39 Square Miles |
38826 Schools
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38826 Weather and Climate Data
| 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 | 65a - Blackland Prairie | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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