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ZIP Code 38847
Golden, Mississippi

ZIP code 38847 is in Golden, located in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. Its 2020 Census population was 3,165. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $40,625, and about 2% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
3,165
Census ZCTA
County
Tishomingo
FIPS 28141
Median income (est.)
$40,625
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
90.001 mi²
+ 0.053 mi² water

01Location & Geography

Authoritative geographic identifiers from the U.S. Census Bureau, ANSI, and FIPS standards.

Primary CityGolden, MS
CountyTishomingo County (FIPS 28141)
StateMississippi (FIPS 28)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · East South Central Division
Coordinates34.41254, -88.23296
Land / Water Area90.001 mi² land · 0.053 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 1,300 individual tax returns filed in 38847 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
30.8%
$25K–$50K
30.8%
$50K–$75K
16.2%
$75K–$100K
11.5%
$100K–$200K
9.2%
$200K+
1.5%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 11% of 38847's total adjusted gross income, from 2% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($40,625) and the average.
Estimated median = median adjusted gross income per tax return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Differs from U.S. Census household income.

03Income Over Time

Year-over-year change in 38847's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$40,625
▲ 7.4%
Filers earning $200K+
1.5%
▲ 1.5 pt
Total filers
1,300
▼ 0.8%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/38847/soi?year=… $36K 2020 $38K 2021 $41K 2022
Median = adjusted gross income per return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Figures are nominal (not inflation-adjusted).

04Population Trend

Decennial U.S. Census population for the 38847 ZCTA.

2000
3,414
 
2010
3,501
▲ +2.5%
2020
3,165
▼ -9.6%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortC
USPS Finance Number273016
City AliasesFairview, Golden

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38847 in?

ZIP code 38847 is in Tishomingo County, Mississippi (county FIPS code 28141).

What city is ZIP code 38847?

The primary USPS city for 38847 is Golden, MS.

What is the population of ZIP code 38847?

The 2020 Census population of 38847 was 3,165 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 38847?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 38847 is about $40,625, with around 2% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.