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ZIP Code 38863
Pontotoc, Mississippi

ZIP code 38863 is in Pontotoc, located in Pontotoc County, Mississippi, within the Tupelo metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 20,195. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $38,755, and about 2% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
20,195
Census ZCTA
County
Pontotoc
FIPS 28115
Median income (est.)
$38,755
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
282.492 mi²
+ 1.741 mi² water

01Location & Geography

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

Primary CityPontotoc, MS
CountyPontotoc County (FIPS 28115)
StateMississippi (FIPS 28)
Metro Area (MSA)Tupelo, MS Micro Area (46180)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · East South Central Division
Coordinates34.217915, -89.01905
Land / Water Area282.492 mi² land · 1.741 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 8,530 individual tax returns filed in 38863 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
33.3%
$25K–$50K
30.4%
$50K–$75K
14.3%
$75K–$100K
8.9%
$100K–$200K
10.8%
$200K+
2.3%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 16% of 38863's total adjusted gross income, from 2% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($38,755) 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 38863's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$38,755
▲ 6.6%
Filers earning $200K+
2.3%
▲ 0.3 pt
Total filers
8,530
▼ 2.0%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/38863/soi?year=… $35K 2020 $36K 2021 $39K 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 38863 ZCTA.

2000
17,941
 
2010
19,788
▲ +10.3%
2020
20,195
▲ +2.1%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortC
USPS Finance Number276383
City AliasesPontotoc, Chiwapa, Furrs, Goodfood, Nixon, Plymouth, Possum Trot, Rough Edge, Springville, Troy, Zion

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38863 in?

ZIP code 38863 is in Pontotoc County, Mississippi (county FIPS code 28115).

What city is ZIP code 38863?

The primary USPS city for 38863 is Pontotoc, MS.

What metro area (MSA) is 38863 in?

38863 is part of the Tupelo, MS Micro Area (MSA code 46180).

What is the population of ZIP code 38863?

The 2020 Census population of 38863 was 20,195 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 38863?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 38863 is about $38,755, 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.