Zip code 38614: Clarksdale, Mississippi

Q: What city is zip code 38614?

38614 is assigned to Clarksdale, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 38614 in?

38614 is mostly in Coahoma County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 38614?

About 16,170 people live in 38614, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 38614?

The median household income in 38614 is $37,383.

Q: What zip codes are near 38614?

The closest zip codes to 38614 are 38669, 38630, 38739, 38645, 38720.

Residential delivery areaCoahoma CountyCentral Time

Population

16,170

Median household income

$37K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$92K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$773/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

34.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

243 sq mi

67 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 38614

38614 is a small-town zip code in Clarksdale, Mississippi (Coahoma County), covering 243 sq mi of land. About 16,170 people live here, or 67 per square mile. The median resident is 34.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $37,383 a year, about 46% of the national median of $80,734. 36.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $92,300, or 2.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 49% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $773 a month.

20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 18.1 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare, sales and management.

How 38614 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate36.7%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MS 18.9%42nd of 398 in MS
Unemployment rate10%
94th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · MS 5.8%76th of 405 in MS
Government workers24%
93rd
U.S. 14.5% · MS 18.5%98th of 405 in MS
Housing vacancy17.1%
90th
U.S. 10.1% · MS 14.6%187th of 397 in MS
Residents under 1827.4%
88th
U.S. 22% · MS 23.3%78th of 405 in MS
Healthcare workers12.3%
83rd
U.S. 9.7% · MS 11.1%136th of 405 in MS
Uninsured rate11.9%
80th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MS 11%166th of 403 in MS
Income inequality (Gini)0.466
74th
U.S. 0.483 · MS 0.482153rd of 393 in MS
Rent-burdened renters54.3%
64th
U.S. 51.1% · MS 51.3%133rd of 377 in MS
Self-employed workers9.2%
49th
U.S. 10% · MS 9.4%178th of 405 in MS
Residents 65 and older15.8%
44th
U.S. 17.2% · MS 17.2%279th of 405 in MS
Veterans5.1%
40th
U.S. 6.2% · MS 6.8%221st of 405 in MS
Diversity index38.6
34th
U.S. 61.4 · MS 56.1247th of 405 in MS
Population16,170
25th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MS 2,946,77959th of 405 in MS
Work from home8.3%
24th
U.S. 15.1% · MS 5.9%67th of 405 in MS
Bachelor's degree or higher19.9%
20th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MS 25.1%170th of 403 in MS
Median age34.4
17th
U.S. 38.9 · MS 38.6325th of 405 in MS
Homeownership rate49%
17th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · MS 70%361st of 397 in MS
Foreign-born residents2.2%
13th
U.S. 14.1% · MS 2.4%97th of 405 in MS
Population density67/sq mi
9th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MS 63/sq mi123rd of 405 in MS
Average commute18.1 min
6th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · MS 25.6 min361st of 393 in MS
Median gross rent$773
5th
U.S. $1,413 · MS $954192nd of 319 in MS
Broadband access79.4%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MS 84.1%202nd of 397 in MS
Tech workers0.2%
4th
U.S. 3.8% · MS 1.4%216th of 405 in MS
Per capita income$20,994
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MS $31,549324th of 405 in MS
Median earnings per worker$30,354
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MS $40,605328th of 403 in MS
Median household income$37,383
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MS $56,447307th of 376 in MS
Median home value$92,300
2nd
U.S. $332,700 · MS $169,800269th of 372 in MS

Measure	38614	Coahoma	MS	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MS
Poverty rateWeakness	36.7%	35.5%	18.9%	12.5%	98th	42nd of 398
Unemployment rateWeakness	10%	9.9%	5.8%	5.2%	94th	76th of 405
Government workers	24%	23.7%	18.5%	14.5%	93rd	98th of 405
Housing vacancy	17.1%	17.5%	14.6%	10.1%	90th	187th of 397
Residents under 18	27.4%	27%	23.3%	22%	88th	78th of 405
Healthcare workers	12.3%	10.9%	11.1%	9.7%	83rd	136th of 405
Uninsured rateWeakness	11.9%	12%	11%	8.4%	80th	166th of 403
Income inequality (Gini)	0.466	0.496	0.482	0.483	74th	153rd of 393
Rent-burdened renters	54.3%	53.1%	51.3%	51.1%	64th	133rd of 377
Self-employed workers	9.2%	10.9%	9.4%	10%	49th	178th of 405
Residents 65 and older	15.8%	16.5%	17.2%	17.2%	44th	279th of 405
Veterans	5.1%	5.4%	6.8%	6.2%	40th	221st of 405
Diversity index	38.6	40.8	56.1	61.4	34th	247th of 405
Population	16,170	20,540	2,946,779	334,922,499	25th	59th of 405
Work from home	8.3%	8%	5.9%	15.1%	24th	67th of 405
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	19.9%	19.5%	25.1%	35.7%	20th	170th of 403
Median age	34.4	35.9	38.6	38.9	17th	325th of 405
Homeownership rateWeakness	49%	52.1%	70%	65.2%	17th	361st of 397
Foreign-born residents	2.2%	1.8%	2.4%	14.1%	13th	97th of 405
Population density	67/sq mi	37/sq mi	63/sq mi	95/sq mi	9th	123rd of 405
Average commuteStrength	18.1 min	20.1 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	6th	361st of 393
Median gross rent	$773	$749	$954	$1,413	5th	192nd of 319
Broadband accessWeakness	79.4%	79%	84.1%	91%	4th	202nd of 397
Tech workers	0.2%	0.2%	1.4%	3.8%	4th	216th of 405
Per capita incomeWeakness	$20,994	$22,797	$31,549	$44,673	3rd	324th of 405
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$30,354	$31,832	$40,605	$49,666	3rd	328th of 403
Median household incomeWeakness	$37,383	$37,461	$56,447	$80,734	2nd	307th of 376
Median home value	$92,300	$90,300	$169,800	$332,700	2nd	269th of 372

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

20%

5–17

11%

18–24

13%

25–34

11%

35–44

11%

45–54

12%

55–64

10%

65–74

75+

Median age

34.4

Under 18

27.4%

65 and over

15.8%

Race and ethnicity

White16%
Black77%
Hispanic4%
Asian0.3%
Native American0.8%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

38.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

85.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

96%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.2%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 6,438
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 59.8%
Married couples: 24.2%
Living alone: 34.6%
Veterans (of adults): 5.1%
Male / female: 47% / 53%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

34%

$25–50k

30%

$50–75k

14%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

38614

$37,383

Coahoma Co.

$37,461

Mississippi

$56,447

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$20,994

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

36.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

4.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.466

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

38614

$92,300

Coahoma Co.

$90,300

Mississippi

$169,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

38614

$773

Coahoma Co.

$749

Mississippi

$954

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

73%

2–4 units

13%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 7,766
Owner-occupied: 49%
Vacant: 17.1%
Median year built: 1965
Median rooms: 6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 54.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 23.4%
Home value to income: 2.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

78%

Carpooled

12%

Transit

0.2%

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.7%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

28%

10–19

47%

20–29

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

18.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

10%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

54.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

12%

Sales

10%

Management

10%

Education

10%

Cleaning and personal care

Production

Transportation and moving

Office and admin

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Food service

Police and fire

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

0.7%

Computer and math

0.2%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

16%

Education

16%

Manufacturing

10%

Retail

10%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Restaurants and hotels

Arts and recreation

Construction

Other services

Public administration

Agriculture and mining

Finance, insurance and real estate

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

Information

0.1%

Median earnings per worker

$30,354

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

9.2%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

24%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

7.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	38614	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$55,397	$74,888
Service	$21,532	$26,804
Sales and office	$24,318	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$25,884	$49,199
Production and transportation	$30,310	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

18%

High school

25%

Some college

23%

Associate's

14%

Bachelor's

12%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 82.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 8.1%
Households with broadband: 79.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 36.7%
No internet access: 19.2%
Without health insurance: 11.9%
Limited-English households: 2.7%

Geography

City (USPS): Clarksdale
State: Mississippi
County: Coahoma County
Center point: 34.1596° N, 90.6084° W
Land area: 243 sq mi
Water area: 0.7 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

38614 spans 2 counties

Coahoma County97% of land
Bolivar County3% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Clarksdale7% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 38614

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
38669	Sherard, MS · PO box	7.6 mi	—	—	—
38630	Farrell, MS · PO box	8.1 mi	—	—	—
38739	Dublin, MS · PO box	9.2 mi	—	—	—
38645	Lyon, MS	9.7 mi	786	$46,806	$87,500
38720	Alligator, MS	11 mi	574	$62,639	$92,500
38767	Rena Lara, MS	12 mi	100	—	—
38964	Vance, MS	13 mi	105	—	—
38740	Duncan, MS	14 mi	496	$49,172	—
38631	Friars Point, MS	14 mi	1,027	$29,583	$84,300
38639	Jonestown, MS	15 mi	447	$35,313	$61,000
38768	Rome, MS	15 mi	48	—	—
38617	Coahoma, MS	16 mi	759	$19,861	$62,500

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Questions about 38614

What city is zip code 38614?

38614 is assigned to Clarksdale, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 38614 in?

38614 is mostly in Coahoma County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 38614?

About 16,170 people live in 38614, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 38614 in?

38614 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 38614?

The median household income in 38614 is $37,383.

What zip codes are near 38614?

The closest zip codes to 38614 are 38669, 38630, 38739, 38645, 38720.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 38614, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.