| ZIP Code | 38720 |
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| City | Alligator |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| County | Bolivar County |
| Area Code | 662 |
| Elevation | 154 ft |
| Latitude | 34.108397 |
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| Longitude | -90.788009 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 28027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.7 yrs ↓ 16% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.13 |
| Below Poverty | 24.4% ▲ 144% above avg |
| College Grads | 25.3% ▼ 35% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.8% ▲ 38% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 154 (44.8%) |
| Some College | 67 (19.5%) |
| Associates | 36 (10.5%) |
| Bachelors | 24 (7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 63 (18.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $57,292 ▼ 25% below avg ↑ 55% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $62,500 ▼ 78% below avg ↑ 6% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 344 |
| Vacant Units | 86 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.13 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 344 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 86 |
| Owner Occupied | 79.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.13 |
ZIP code 38720 is located in Alligator, Mississippi, within Bolivar County. With a population of 549, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.7 years. Economically, 38720 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $57,292 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 38720 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $62,500 is well below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 79.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 6% since 2019.
The population of 38720 is majority White (57.92%). Residents are moderately educated — 25.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 24.4%. Household income has grown by 55% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 38720 stands at 6.8%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 96%.
Overall, ZIP code 38720 in Alligator, MS is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 549 residents, a median household income of $57,292, and a median home value of $62,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Mississippi.