| ZIP Code | 38850 |
| ZIP Code Name | Houlka |
| Primary County | Chickasaw County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 2,675 |
| Area Code(s) | 662 |
| Current Time | CDT |
38850 is a United States ZIP Code located in Houlka Mississippi. Portions of 38850 are also in New Houlka. 38850 is primarily within Chickasaw County with some portions in Pontotoc County and Calhoun County. 38850 is within the Tupelo Area.
38850 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 38850 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 38850 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 38850 is White. The current unemployment level in 38850 is 5.0%.
| Population | 2,675 |
| Population Growth Rate | -10.57% |
| Population Density | 21 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,183 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.9% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $34,107 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $39,690 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (February 2023) | 5.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 65.56% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 53.24% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,734 | 65.56% |
| Black | 852 | 32.21% |
| Hispanic | 47 | 1.78% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.45% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 255 | 55.19% |
| Black | 183 | 39.61% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 5.19% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 118 | 8.49% |
| Bachelor Degree | 64 | 4.6% |
| High School Diploma | 650 | 46.76% |
| No High School Diploma | 43 | 3.09% |
| GED or Alternate | 138 | 9.93% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 271 | 19.5% |
| Associates Degree | 41 | 2.95% |
| Masters Degree | 28 | 2.01% |
| Professional Degree | 30 | 2.16% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Coordinates | 34.05620575,-89.07062531 |
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| Region | Tupelo Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Tupelo, MS |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 128 Square Miles |
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