🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

38618

Coldwater

ZIP Code 38618 is a standard zip code serving Coldwater, Coldwater, Mississippi (MS), in Tate County, United States. It has an estimated population of 12,031 with a median household income of $38,616. The area falls within the America/Chicago timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Mississippi (MS)
County: Tate
City: Coldwater
Timezone: America/Chicago

Coordinates

Latitude: 34.692400
Longitude: -89.986900

Geographic Details

Land Area: 190.91 mi²
Water Area: 5.58 mi²
Population Density: 63.0 people per mi² (45th percentile)
Bounding Box: 34.787989°N, 34.625253°S, -89.688969°E, -90.231612°W

With 12,031 residents spread across 190.91 square miles, this area has a population density of 63.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

12,031

Population

70th percentile

$38,616

Median Income

25th percentile

$100,200

Median Home Value

35th percentile

190.91 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 38618 is $38,616, and the median home value is $100,200. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

4,805

Total Units

4,382

Occupied Units

91.2%

Occupancy Rate

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