Zip code 38617: Coahoma, Mississippi

Q: What city is zip code 38617?

38617 is assigned to Coahoma, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 38617 in?

38617 is mostly in Coahoma County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 38617?

About 759 people live in 38617, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 38617?

The median household income in 38617 is $19,861.

Q: What zip codes are near 38617?

The closest zip codes to 38617 are 38639, 38644, 38631, 38645, 38623.

Residential delivery areaCoahoma CountyCentral Time

Population

759

Median household income

$20K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$63K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$270/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

35.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

87 sq mi

9 people/sq mi

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

About 38617

38617 is a rural zip code in Coahoma, Mississippi (Coahoma County), covering 87 sq mi of land. About 759 people live here, or 9 per square mile. The median resident is 35.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $19,861 a year, about 25% of the national median of $80,734. 60.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $62,500, or 3.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 45% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $270 a month.

16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 27.2 minutes each way, and 15% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in cleaning and personal care; transportation and moving goods; and management.

How 38617 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate60.6%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MS 18.9%7th of 398 in MS
Unemployment rate40.1%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · MS 5.8%1st of 405 in MS
Residents under 1831.1%
97th
U.S. 22% · MS 23.3%40th of 405 in MS
Government workers25.2%
95th
U.S. 14.5% · MS 18.5%79th of 405 in MS
Housing vacancy21.1%
94th
U.S. 10.1% · MS 14.6%107th of 397 in MS
Uninsured rate15.4%
89th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MS 11%79th of 403 in MS
Income inequality (Gini)0.482
82nd
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · MS 0.482121st of 393 in MS
Self-employed workers12.6%
81st
U.S. 10% · MS 9.4%85th of 405 in MS
Work from home15.2%
62nd
U.S. 15.1% · MS 5.9%12th of 405 in MS
Average commute27.2 min
58th
U.S. 26.4 min · MS 25.6 min191st of 393 in MS
Residents 65 and older15.3%
40th
U.S. 17.2% · MS 17.2%300th of 405 in MS
Veterans4.6%
33rd
U.S. 6.2% · MS 6.8%251st of 405 in MS
Median age35.7
25th
U.S. 38.9 · MS 38.6302nd of 405 in MS
Homeownership rate44.5%
13th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · MS 70%374th of 397 in MS
Bachelor's degree or higher15.6%
11th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MS 25.1%238th of 403 in MS
Rent-burdened renters35.4%
9th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · MS 51.3%268th of 377 in MS
Diversity index12.4
6th
U.S. 61.4 · MS 56.1359th of 405 in MS
Median earnings per worker$30,139
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MS $40,605332nd of 403 in MS
Broadband access76%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MS 84.1%254th of 397 in MS
Population759
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · MS 2,946,779345th of 405 in MS
Population density9/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · MS 63/sq mi373rd of 405 in MS
Median household income$19,861
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MS $56,447371st of 376 in MS
Per capita income$12,777
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MS $31,549391st of 405 in MS
Median home value$62,500
1st
U.S. $332,700 · MS $169,800347th of 372 in MS
Median gross rent$270
1st
U.S. $1,413 · MS $954318th of 319 in MS
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · MS 2.4%306th of 405 in MS
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · MS 1.4%261st of 405 in MS
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · MS 11.1%379th of 405 in MS

Measure	38617	Coahoma	MS	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MS
Poverty rateWeakness	60.6%	35.5%	18.9%	12.5%	99th	7th of 398
Unemployment rateWeakness	40.1%	9.9%	5.8%	5.2%	99th	1st of 405
Residents under 18	31.1%	27%	23.3%	22%	97th	40th of 405
Government workers	25.2%	23.7%	18.5%	14.5%	95th	79th of 405
Housing vacancy	21.1%	17.5%	14.6%	10.1%	94th	107th of 397
Uninsured rateWeakness	15.4%	12%	11%	8.4%	89th	79th of 403
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.482	0.496	0.482	0.483	82nd	121st of 393
Self-employed workers	12.6%	10.9%	9.4%	10%	81st	85th of 405
Work from home	15.2%	8%	5.9%	15.1%	62nd	12th of 405
Average commute	27.2 min	20.1 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	58th	191st of 393
Residents 65 and older	15.3%	16.5%	17.2%	17.2%	40th	300th of 405
Veterans	4.6%	5.4%	6.8%	6.2%	33rd	251st of 405
Median age	35.7	35.9	38.6	38.9	25th	302nd of 405
Homeownership rateWeakness	44.5%	52.1%	70%	65.2%	13th	374th of 397
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	15.6%	19.5%	25.1%	35.7%	11th	238th of 403
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	35.4%	53.1%	51.3%	51.1%	9th	268th of 377
Diversity index	12.4	40.8	56.1	61.4	6th	359th of 405
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$30,139	$31,832	$40,605	$49,666	3rd	332nd of 403
Broadband accessWeakness	76%	79%	84.1%	91%	2nd	254th of 397
Population	759	20,540	2,946,779	334,922,499	1st	345th of 405
Population density	9/sq mi	37/sq mi	63/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	373rd of 405
Median household incomeWeakness	$19,861	$37,461	$56,447	$80,734	1st	371st of 376
Per capita incomeWeakness	$12,777	$22,797	$31,549	$44,673	1st	391st of 405
Median home value	$62,500	$90,300	$169,800	$332,700	1st	347th of 372
Median gross rent	$270	$749	$954	$1,413	1st	318th of 319
Foreign-born residents	0%	1.8%	2.4%	14.1%	1st	306th of 405
Tech workers	0%	0.2%	1.4%	3.8%	1st	261st of 405
Healthcare workers	0%	10.9%	11.1%	9.7%	1st	379th of 405

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

24%

5–17

18–24

25–34

14%

35–44

14%

45–54

11%

55–64

12%

65–74

75+

Median age

35.7

Under 18

31.1%

65 and over

15.3%

Race and ethnicity

White6%
Black93%
Hispanic0.4%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

12.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

93.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 317
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 56.2%
Married couples: 12.9%
Living alone: 36.9%
Veterans (of adults): 4.6%
Male / female: 42% / 58%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

56%

$25–50k

28%

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

38617

$19,861

Coahoma Co.

$37,461

Mississippi

$56,447

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$12,777

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

60.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.482

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

38617

$62,500

Coahoma Co.

$90,300

Mississippi

$169,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

38617

$270

Coahoma Co.

$749

Mississippi

$954

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

51%

2–4 units

14%

5–19 units

24%

20+ units

0.7%

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 402
Owner-occupied: 44.5%
Vacant: 21.1%
Median year built: 1988
Median rooms: 5.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 35.4%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 22.4%
Home value to income: 3.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

81%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

15%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

16%

10–19

13%

20–29

30%

30–44

19%

45–59

19%

60+

Average commute

27.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

40.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

46.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Cleaning and personal care

21%

Transportation and moving

16%

Management

15%

Office and admin

11%

Education

Police and fire

Engineering and science

Food service

Construction and repair

Legal and social services

Sales

Production

Business and finance

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Arts and recreation

23%

Health care and social assistance

19%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

10%

Manufacturing

Education

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Agriculture and mining

Retail

Finance, insurance and real estate

Wholesale

Construction

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Other services

Information

Median earnings per worker

$30,139

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

12.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

25.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

3.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	38617	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$48,750	$74,888
Service	$16,875	$26,804
Sales and office	$18,750	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$55,357	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

15%

High school

38%

Some college

24%

Associate's

Bachelor's

12%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 85.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 3.6%
Households with broadband: 76%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 19.2%
No internet access: 24%
Without health insurance: 15.4%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Coahoma
State: Mississippi
County: Coahoma County
Center point: 34.3617° N, 90.4906° W
Land area: 87 sq mi
Water area: 1.7 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

38617 spans 2 counties

Coahoma County99% of land
Quitman County1% of land

Zip codes near 38617

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
38639	Jonestown, MS	5.1 mi	447	$35,313	$61,000
38644	Lula, MS	6.8 mi	106	—	$91,400
38631	Friars Point, MS	7.7 mi	1,027	$29,583	$84,300
38645	Lyon, MS	7.9 mi	786	$46,806	$87,500
38623	Darling, MS	10 mi	82	—	—
38626	Dundee, MS	11 mi	1,237	$65,000	$274,500
72342	Helena, AR	12 mi	4,070	$36,905	$97,200
38646	Marks, MS	12 mi	2,687	$38,618	$88,300
38630	Farrell, MS · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—
38670	Sledge, MS	13 mi	967	$38,342	$68,800
38628	Falcon, MS · PO box	14 mi	—	—	—
38609	Belen, MS · PO box	14 mi	—	—	—

Questions about 38617

What city is zip code 38617?

38617 is assigned to Coahoma, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 38617 in?

38617 is mostly in Coahoma County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 38617?

About 759 people live in 38617, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 38617 in?

38617 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 38617?

The median household income in 38617 is $19,861.

What zip codes are near 38617?

The closest zip codes to 38617 are 38639, 38644, 38631, 38645, 38623.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 38617, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.