| Official Zip Code Name | Thaxton |
| Zip Code State | Mississippi |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Pontotoc |
| Secondary County: | Lafayette |
| Area Code | 662 |
| Current Population: | 1640 |
| Racial Majority: | White 86.09% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 4.6% |
| Median Household Income | $43975 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $49060 |
| School Test Performance: | Poor |
| Average Commute Time | 30.8 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Central Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 348 - 479 ft. |
| Area | 64 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 34.34992500, -89.21475100 |
The current unemployment level in 38871 is 4.6% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 4.5% and is lower than the current state unemployment at 6.1% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 6.0%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 38871 increased to 1640 from 1541 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 38871 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 38871 public schools is . % of students in 38871 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1529 | 86.09% | 1488 | +3% |
| Black Or African American | 136 | 7.66% | 103 | +32% |
| Hispanic | 111 | 6.25% | 31 | +258% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0 | 0% | 5 | -100% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% | 0 | +0% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 0 | +0% |
| Other Race | 0 | 0% | 0 | +0% |
| Two Or More Races | 13 | 0% | 13 | -100% |
| White | % |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | % |
| Hispanic | % |
| Asian | % |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | % |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | % |
| Two or More Races | % |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1640 | 1541 |
| Male Population | 49.80% | |
| Female Population | 50.20% | |
| Total Households | 616 |
| Test Score Performance | Poor |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | % |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | % |
| Median Household Income | $43975 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 57.20% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 35.10% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 7.70% |
| 38871 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Mississippi District 1 | Trent Kelly | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All Mississippi Congressional Districts | ||
| 38652 - New Albany |
| 38864 - Randolph |
| 38655 - Oxford |
| 38627 - Etta |
| 38863 - Pontotoc |
| Thaxton, MS |
| Toccopola, MS |
Zip Code 38871 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 30 | 33 | 41 | 48 | 57 | 65 | 69 | 67 | 61 | 49 | 40 | 33 | 49 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 50 | 56 | 65 | 73 | 80 | 87 | 91 | 90 | 85 | 75 | 63 | 53 | 72 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 5.3 | 4.56 | 6.16 | 5.5 | 5.62 | 4.87 | 4.21 | 3.12 | 3.69 | 3.41 | 5.36 | 5.84 | 57.63 |