2,811
Population
↓ 26% since 2019
42.1
Median Age
↑ 4% since 2019
12.3%
College Grads
▼ 68% below avg
0.0%
Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg ↓ 100% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
| ZIP Code | 38738 |
|---|---|
| City | Parchman |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| County | Sunflower County |
| Area Code | 662 |
| Elevation | 144 ft |
| Latitude | 33.93292 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -90.534414 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 28133 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 98.5% (2,769)
Female 1.5% (42) ♀
Race & Ethnicity
White31.5%
Hispanic2.1%
Black63.2%
Other2.1%
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.1 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.45 |
| Below Poverty | 0.7% ▼ 93% below avg |
| College Grads | 12.3% ▼ 68% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 356 (22.1%) |
| Some College | 683 (42.3%) |
| Associates | 376 (23.3%) |
| Bachelors | 123 (7.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 75 (4.6%) |
Education
HS Grad22.1%
Some College42.3%
Associates23.3%
Bachelors7.6%
Graduate4.6%
Housing & Income
Housing Tenure
Owner48.3%
Renter51.7%
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Total Units | 29 |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.45 |
Income Distribution
Employment & Commute
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Housing Stock
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 29 |
|---|---|
| Owner Occupied | 48.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 51.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.45 |
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 38738 is in Parchman, MS, in Sunflower County.
ZIP code 38738 is located in Mississippi (MS).
ZIP code 38738 is in Sunflower County, MS.
ZIP 38738 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 38738 is 2,811 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 38738
ZIP code 38738 is located in Parchman, Mississippi, within Sunflower County. With a population of 2,811, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.1 years.
The population of 38738 is majority Black (63.18%). Residents are less-educated — 12.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 0.7%.
Overall, ZIP code 38738 in Parchman, MS is characterized as less-educated, and a middle-aged community.