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ZIP Code 38618
Independence, MS, Tate County
Population
9,866
Land area
198.4sq mi
People per sq mi
50
City
Independence
ZIP 38618 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 38618 at a glance
- The median household income is $66,244, 17% above the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $183,500 (8% above Mississippi) and median rent is $1,035 a month.
Local data for ZIP 38618
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 38618, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,244
Poverty rate
13.9%
Median home value
$183,500
Prices +4.0% in a year
Median rent
$1,035/mo
Homeownership
83.3%
Bachelor's or higher
15.8%
Median age
46.6
Average commute
31.9 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
97
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
602
$27M annual payroll
PPP loans
$8.43M
420 loans
Campaign donations
$19.01K
0% D, 75% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 38618, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
387
Countywide, mostly heat
Flood insurance policies
38
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 30°F
55.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 38618, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.5%
U.S. 33.3% +3.2 pts
Diabetes
15.8%
U.S. 12.1% +3.7 pts
Smoking
17.9%
U.S. 12.8% +5.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.5%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities in ZIP 38618
ZIP codes near 38618
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 38668Senatobia | 7.8 mi | 160.3 |
| 38632Hernando | 11 mi | 162.3 |
| 38611Byhalia | 12 mi | 191.7 |
| 38654Olive Branch | 15 mi | 91.8 |
| 38651Hernando | 15 mi | 32.9 |
| 38619Sardis | 15 mi | 142.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 38618?
- ZIP code 38618 is in Independence, MS (Tate County).
- What county is ZIP code 38618 in?
- ZIP code 38618 is mostly in Tate County, Mississippi.
- How many people live in ZIP code 38618?
- About 9,866 people live in the 38618 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.