ZIP code 38839
Where is ZIP code 38839?
Derma, Mississippi
Calhoun County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 38839 belongs to Derma, Mississippi in Calhoun County. 38839 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Derma post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 662. About 96 people live in the 38839 area, where the median household income is $40,536. The closest ZIP codes are 38916 (Calhoun City, 1.4 mi southwest), 38951 (Pittsboro, 6.4 mi north) and 38878 (Vardaman, 7.7 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 38839 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Derma |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| County | Calhoun County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 662 |
| Coordinates | 33.8562, -89.3032 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 388 |
Population and income in 38839
| Population | 96 · lower than 97% of Mississippi ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,714 · higher than 97% of Mississippi ZIP codes |
| Median age | 23.5 years · lower than 95% of Mississippi ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 33% / 67% |
| Median household income | $40,536 · lower than 75% of Mississippi ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $13,738 |
| Below the poverty line | 3.1% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 10% of adults 25+ |
| Median rent | $773 a month |
| Housing units | 35 |
| Households | 35 (2.74 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 17% / 83% |
| Land area | 0.06 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 38839. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 38839
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38916 | Calhoun City, MS | 1.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 38951 | Pittsboro, MS | 6.4 mi N | Standard |
| 38878 | Vardaman, MS | 7.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 38914 | Big Creek, MS | 7.7 mi W | Standard |
| 38955 | Slate Spring, MS | 8.8 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 38915 | Bruce, MS | 10.7 mi N | Standard |
| 39737 | Bellefontaine, MS | 14.3 mi S | Standard |
| 39751 | Mantee, MS | 15.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 39776 | Woodland, MS | 16.3 mi E | Standard |
| 39771 | Walthall, MS | 17.3 mi S | Standard |
| 38913 | Banner, MS | 17.7 mi N | Standard |
| 38929 | Gore Springs, MS | 18.1 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 38839 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 38839
PO BOX 123
DERMA MS 38839
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (38839-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 38839?
- 38839 is a Derma, Mississippi ZIP code.
- What county is 38839 in?
- ZIP code 38839 is in Calhoun County, Mississippi.
- What time zone is ZIP code 38839 in?
- 38839 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 38839?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 38839 use area code 662.
- What is the population of ZIP code 38839?
- About 96 people live in ZIP code 38839, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 38839?
- The median household income in 38839 is $40,536 a year, lower than 75% of Mississippi ZIP codes.
- Can I use 38839 for a street address?
- No. 38839 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Derma use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 38839?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 38839 are 38916 (Calhoun City, 1.4 miles), 38951 (Pittsboro, 6.4 miles), 38878 (Vardaman, 7.7 miles) and 38914 (Big Creek, 7.7 miles).