Zip code 38620: Courtland, Mississippi

Q: What city is zip code 38620?

38620 is assigned to Courtland, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 38620 in?

38620 is in Panola County, Mississippi.

Q: What is the population of 38620?

About 3,386 people live in 38620, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 38620?

The median household income in 38620 is $45,539.

Q: What zip codes are near 38620?

The closest zip codes to 38620 are 38658, 38606, 38927, 38948, 38666.

Residential delivery areaPanola CountyCentral Time

Population

3,386

Median household income

$46K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$106K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$938/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

37.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

59 sq mi

57 people/sq mi

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

About 38620

38620 is a small-town zip code in Courtland, Mississippi (Panola County), covering 59 sq mi of land. About 3,386 people live here, or 57 per square mile. The median resident is 37.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $45,539 a year, 44% below the national median of $80,734. 31.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $105,800, or 2.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 84% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $938 a month.

16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 25.7 minutes each way, and 1% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; management; and healthcare.

How 38620 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Rent-burdened renters84.2%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · MS 51.3%27th of 377 in MS
Poverty rate31.6%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MS 18.9%64th of 398 in MS
Homeownership rate84.2%
87th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · MS 70%109th of 397 in MS
Healthcare workers11.2%
73rd
U.S. 9.7% · MS 11.1%175th of 405 in MS
Uninsured rate9.4%
68th
U.S. 8.4% · MS 11%262nd of 403 in MS
Income inequality (Gini)0.449
61st
U.S. 0.483 · MS 0.482195th of 393 in MS
Residents under 1823.2%
60th
U.S. 22% · MS 23.3%204th of 405 in MS
Housing vacancy7.3%
55th
U.S. 10.1% · MS 14.6%358th of 397 in MS
Diversity index50.3
52nd
U.S. 61.4 · MS 56.1134th of 405 in MS
Average commute25.7 min
48th
U.S. 26.4 min · MS 25.6 min231st of 393 in MS
Median age37.5
38th
U.S. 38.9 · MS 38.6267th of 405 in MS
Veterans5%
38th
U.S. 6.2% · MS 6.8%229th of 405 in MS
Government workers11.4%
30th
U.S. 14.5% · MS 18.5%327th of 405 in MS
Median earnings per worker$40,000
21st
U.S. $49,666 · MS $40,605173rd of 403 in MS
Median gross rent$938
16th
U.S. $1,413 · MS $95481st of 319 in MS
Bachelor's degree or higher15.7%
11th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MS 25.1%236th of 403 in MS
Residents 65 and older10.2%
9th
U.S. 17.2% · MS 17.2%377th of 405 in MS
Population density57/sq mi
8th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MS 63/sq mi140th of 405 in MS
Per capita income$24,846
8th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MS $31,549263rd of 405 in MS
Self-employed workers5.6%
7th
U.S. 10% · MS 9.4%311th of 405 in MS
Median household income$45,539
6th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MS $56,447229th of 376 in MS
Population3,386
5th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MS 2,946,779188th of 405 in MS
Tech workers0.3%
4th
U.S. 3.8% · MS 1.4%211th of 405 in MS
Median home value$105,800
3rd
U.S. $332,700 · MS $169,800220th of 372 in MS
Unemployment rate1.4%
3rd
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · MS 5.8%340th of 405 in MS
Broadband access77.8%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MS 84.1%231st of 397 in MS
Work from home1.1%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · MS 5.9%302nd of 405 in MS
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · MS 2.4%364th of 405 in MS

Measure	38620	Panola	MS	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MS
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	84.2%	51.7%	51.3%	51.1%	99th	27th of 377
Poverty rateWeakness	31.6%	23.3%	18.9%	12.5%	97th	64th of 398
Homeownership rateStrength	84.2%	71.1%	70%	65.2%	87th	109th of 397
Healthcare workers	11.2%	11.9%	11.1%	9.7%	73rd	175th of 405
Uninsured rate	9.4%	12.7%	11%	8.4%	68th	262nd of 403
Income inequality (Gini)	0.449	0.484	0.482	0.483	61st	195th of 393
Residents under 18	23.2%	24.7%	23.3%	22%	60th	204th of 405
Housing vacancy	7.3%	16.3%	14.6%	10.1%	55th	358th of 397
Diversity index	50.3	55	56.1	61.4	52nd	134th of 405
Average commute	25.7 min	29.2 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	48th	231st of 393
Median age	37.5	39.4	38.6	38.9	38th	267th of 405
Veterans	5%	4.5%	6.8%	6.2%	38th	229th of 405
Government workers	11.4%	19.4%	18.5%	14.5%	30th	327th of 405
Median earnings per worker	$40,000	$35,181	$40,605	$49,666	21st	173rd of 403
Median gross rent	$938	$874	$954	$1,413	16th	81st of 319
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	15.7%	17.7%	25.1%	35.7%	11th	236th of 403
Residents 65 and older	10.2%	17.5%	17.2%	17.2%	9th	377th of 405
Population density	57/sq mi	48/sq mi	63/sq mi	95/sq mi	8th	140th of 405
Per capita incomeWeakness	$24,846	$27,008	$31,549	$44,673	8th	263rd of 405
Self-employed workers	5.6%	8.3%	9.4%	10%	7th	311th of 405
Median household incomeWeakness	$45,539	$45,945	$56,447	$80,734	6th	229th of 376
Population	3,386	32,808	2,946,779	334,922,499	5th	188th of 405
Tech workers	0.3%	0.9%	1.4%	3.8%	4th	211th of 405
Median home value	$105,800	$127,800	$169,800	$332,700	3rd	220th of 372
Unemployment rateStrength	1.4%	6.6%	5.8%	5.2%	3rd	340th of 405
Broadband accessWeakness	77.8%	78.4%	84.1%	91%	3rd	231st of 397
Work from home	1.1%	4.6%	5.9%	15.1%	1st	302nd of 405
Foreign-born residents	0%	1%	2.4%	14.1%	1st	364th 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

16%

5–17

13%

18–24

11%

25–34

10%

35–44

16%

45–54

17%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

37.5

Under 18

23.2%

65 and over

10.2%

Race and ethnicity

White38%
Black59%
Hispanic2%
Asian0.1%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.6%

Diversity index

50.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

88.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,211
Average household size: 2.8
Family households: 72.5%
Married couples: 46.2%
Living alone: 26.6%
Veterans (of adults): 5%
Male / female: 47% / 53%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

24%

$25–50k

30%

$50–75k

10%

$75–100k

$100–150k

12%

$150–200k

18%

$200k+

Median household income

38620

$45,539

Panola Co.

$45,945

Mississippi

$56,447

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$24,846

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

31.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

18%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.449

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

38620

$105,800

Panola Co.

$127,800

Mississippi

$169,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

38620

$938

Panola Co.

$874

Mississippi

$954

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

70%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

30%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,307
Owner-occupied: 84.2%
Vacant: 7.3%
Median year built: 1990
Median rooms: 6.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 84.2%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 13.2%
Home value to income: 2.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

91%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

11%

10–19

37%

20–29

11%

30–44

18%

45–59

12%

60+

11%

Average commute

25.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

1.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

50.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

25%

Management

13%

Healthcare

11%

Construction and repair

10%

Food service

10%

Office and admin

Sales

Production

Cleaning and personal care

Farming, fishing and forestry

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Education

Engineering and science

0.9%

Computer and math

0.3%

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Industries

Manufacturing

23%

Health care and social assistance

15%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

13%

Restaurants and hotels

12%

Construction

Retail

Information

Education

Other services

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Professional and technical services

Arts and recreation

0.1%

Median earnings per worker

$40,000

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

5.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

11.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	38620	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$59,464	$74,888
Service	$18,031	$26,804
Sales and office	$39,167	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$52,740	$49,199
Production and transportation	$41,500	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

14%

High school

31%

Some college

24%

Associate's

15%

Bachelor's

11%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 86.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.4%
Households with broadband: 77.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 44.1%
No internet access: 21.1%
Without health insurance: 9.4%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Courtland
State: Mississippi
County: Panola County
Center point: 34.2367° N, 89.9161° W
Land area: 59 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Courtland2% of zip

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

Zip codes near 38620

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
38658	Pope, MS	3.5 mi	2,124	$78,125	$115,900
38606	Batesville, MS	5 mi	16,156	$54,539	$162,100
38927	Enid, MS	9.1 mi	1,276	$48,611	$59,900
38948	Oakland, MS	11 mi	1,818	$29,400	$86,200
38666	Sardis, MS	13 mi	5,861	$36,892	$91,200
38622	Crowder, MS	13 mi	594	$30,400	$49,600
38673	Taylor, MS	17 mi	1,056	$92,350	—
38961	Tillatoba, MS	19 mi	411	$46,792	$86,400
38965	Water Valley, MS	20 mi	8,963	$58,258	$153,100
38619	Como, MS	20 mi	5,366	$35,379	$142,000
38621	Crenshaw, MS	21 mi	1,578	$36,685	$91,600
38643	Lambert, MS	21 mi	1,253	$19,976	$62,100

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Questions about 38620

What city is zip code 38620?

38620 is assigned to Courtland, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 38620 in?

38620 is in Panola County, Mississippi.

What is the population of 38620?

About 3,386 people live in 38620, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 38620 in?

38620 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 38620?

The median household income in 38620 is $45,539.

What zip codes are near 38620?

The closest zip codes to 38620 are 38658, 38606, 38927, 38948, 38666.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 38620, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.