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Thaxton, MS

Town in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. ZIP codes: 38871.

Population

688

Land area

10.4sq mi

People per sq mi

66

ZIP codes

1

Thaxton and its ZIP codes

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Thaxton at a glance

  • The median household income is $77,500, 37% above the Mississippi median of $56,447.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $231,500 (36% above Mississippi) and median rent is $820 a month.

Local data for Thaxton, MS

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Thaxton, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$77,500

Poverty rate

16.1%

Median home value

$231,500

Median rent

$820/mo

Homeownership

87.4%

Bachelor's or higher

25.2%

Median age

36.0

Average commute

27.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (86), Scottish Americans (61), German Americans (53).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pontotoc County. PPP loans are for Thaxton.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.2%

Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$43,208

11,386 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$44,345

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$180M

FY 2026, $5,756 per person

Pontotoc County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Thaxton, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone73.8%
  • Carpooled22.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.8%
  • Bicycle0.5%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
  • Worked from home1.3%

Average one-way commute: 27.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Thaxton, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: earthquake

Storm events since 1996

469

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

12

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 31°F

60.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Thaxton, MS, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.6%

U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts

Diabetes

13.6%

U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts

Smoking

18.6%

U.S. 12.8% +5.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.6%

U.S. 11.1% +0.5 pts

ZIP codes in Thaxton

1 in or overlapping Thaxton. Population shown

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Cities near Thaxton

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ToccopolaTown3.9 mi8.5
RandolphCensus-designated place8.4 mi1.6
EcruTown8.8 mi6.7
PontotocCity10 mi11.2
TulaCensus-designated place11 mi3.8
AlgomaTown12 mi6.6
New AlbanyCity16 mi18.2
Blue SpringsVillage18 mi4.5
MyrtleTown18 mi2.1
ParisCensus-designated place18 mi1.2
ShermanTown20 mi1.7
New HoulkaTown20 mi1.2
BethlehemCensus-designated place21 mi3.9
OxfordCity21 mi26.6
UniversityCensus-designated place21 mi0.7
Hickory FlatTown22 mi1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Thaxton, MS in?
Thaxton is in Pontotoc County, Mississippi.
What ZIP codes are in Thaxton, MS?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Thaxton include 38871.
What is the population of Thaxton, MS?
About 688 people live in Thaxton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Thaxton?
Nearby places include Toccopola (3.9 mi), Randolph (8.4 mi), Ecru (8.8 mi), Pontotoc (10 mi), Tula (11 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023