ZIP code 38859
Where is ZIP code 38859?
New Site, Mississippi
Prentiss County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 38859 belongs to New Site, Mississippi in Prentiss County. 38859 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 662. About 475 people live in the 38859 area, where the median household income is $41,389. The closest ZIP codes are 38856 (Marietta, 4.1 mi southwest), 38827 (Belmont, 9 mi east) and 38838 (Dennis, 10.1 mi east).
| ZIP code | 38859 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | New Site |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| County | Prentiss County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 662 |
| Coordinates | 34.5315, -88.3875 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 388 |
Population and income in 38859
| Population | 475 · lower than 88% of Mississippi ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 11 · lower than 87% of Mississippi ZIP codes |
| Median age | 48.4 years · higher than 88% of Mississippi ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 45% / 55% |
| Median household income | $41,389 · lower than 72% of Mississippi ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $21,662 |
| Below the poverty line | 1.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 1.8% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $136,200 · higher than 58% of Mississippi ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 325 |
| Households | 202 (2.35 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 93% / 6.9% |
| Land area | 43.99 sq mi (plus 2.39 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 38859. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 38859
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38856 | Marietta, MS | 4.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 38827 | Belmont, MS | 9 mi E | Standard |
| 38838 | Dennis, MS | 10.1 mi E | Standard |
| 38847 | Golden, MS | 12.1 mi E | Standard |
| 38880 | Wheeler, MS | 12.4 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 38873 | Tishomingo, MS | 12.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 38829 | Booneville, MS | 13.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 38824 | Baldwyn, MS | 14.2 mi W | Standard |
| 38855 | Mantachie, MS | 15.5 mi S | Standard |
| 35582 | Red Bay, AL | 16.6 mi E | Standard |
| 38843 | Fulton, MS | 17.8 mi S | Standard |
| 38849 | Guntown, MS | 18.4 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 38859 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 38859
123 MAIN ST
NEW SITE MS 38859
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (38859-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 38859?
- 38859 is a New Site, Mississippi ZIP code.
- What county is 38859 in?
- ZIP code 38859 is in Prentiss County, Mississippi.
- What time zone is ZIP code 38859 in?
- 38859 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 38859?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 38859 use area code 662.
- What is the population of ZIP code 38859?
- About 475 people live in ZIP code 38859, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 38859?
- The median household income in 38859 is $41,389 a year, lower than 72% of Mississippi ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 38859?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 38859 are 38856 (Marietta, 4.1 miles), 38827 (Belmont, 9 miles), 38838 (Dennis, 10.1 miles) and 38847 (Golden, 12.1 miles).