Zip code 38631: Friars Point, Mississippi

Q: What city is zip code 38631?

38631 is assigned to Friars Point, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 38631 in?

38631 is in Coahoma County, Mississippi.

Q: What is the population of 38631?

About 1,027 people live in 38631, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 38631?

The median household income in 38631 is $29,583.

Q: What zip codes are near 38631?

The closest zip codes to 38631 are 72342, 38630, 38617, 38644, 72369.

Residential delivery areaCoahoma CountyCentral Time

Population

1,027

Median household income

$30K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$84K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$446/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

35.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

3.1 sq mi

328 people/sq mi

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

About 38631

38631 is a small-town zip code in Friars Point, Mississippi (Coahoma County), covering 3.1 sq mi of land. About 1,027 people live here, or 328 per square mile. The median resident is 35.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $29,583 a year, about 37% of the national median of $80,734. 47.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $84,300, or 2.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 44% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $446 a month.

12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in cleaning and personal care; management; and healthcare.

How 38631 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate47.2%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MS 18.9%16th of 398 in MS
Residents under 1839.3%
99th
U.S. 22% · MS 23.3%6th of 405 in MS
Government workers25.9%
96th
U.S. 14.5% · MS 18.5%70th of 405 in MS
Unemployment rate7.2%
81st
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · MS 5.8%121st of 405 in MS
Rent-burdened renters58%
77th
U.S. 51.1% · MS 51.3%110th of 377 in MS
Housing vacancy10.7%
74th
U.S. 10.1% · MS 14.6%310th of 397 in MS
Average commute29 min
69th
U.S. 26.4 min · MS 25.6 min156th of 393 in MS
Healthcare workers10.4%
64th
U.S. 9.7% · MS 11.1%195th of 405 in MS
Uninsured rate7.4%
55th
U.S. 8.4% · MS 11%317th of 403 in MS
Income inequality (Gini)0.426
42nd
U.S. 0.483 · MS 0.482250th of 393 in MS
Population density328/sq mi
27th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MS 63/sq mi55th of 405 in MS
Median age35.2
22nd
U.S. 38.9 · MS 38.6314th of 405 in MS
Veterans3.5%
20th
U.S. 6.2% · MS 6.8%304th of 405 in MS
Residents 65 and older12.3%
19th
U.S. 17.2% · MS 17.2%358th of 405 in MS
Median earnings per worker$37,125
14th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MS $40,605225th of 403 in MS
Homeownership rate44%
12th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · MS 70%377th of 397 in MS
Broadband access81.9%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MS 84.1%165th of 397 in MS
Bachelor's degree or higher11.6%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MS 25.1%315th of 403 in MS
Population1,027
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · MS 2,946,779320th of 405 in MS
Median household income$29,583
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MS $56,447353rd of 376 in MS
Per capita income$15,534
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MS $31,549380th of 405 in MS
Median home value$84,300
1st
U.S. $332,700 · MS $169,800314th of 372 in MS
Median gross rent$446
1st
U.S. $1,413 · MS $954302nd of 319 in MS
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · MS 5.9%351st of 405 in MS
Diversity index0
1st
U.S. 61.4 · MS 56.1395th of 405 in MS
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · MS 2.4%307th of 405 in MS
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · MS 1.4%262nd of 405 in MS
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · MS 9.4%384th of 405 in MS

Measure	38631	Coahoma	MS	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MS
Poverty rateWeakness	47.2%	35.5%	18.9%	12.5%	99th	16th of 398
Residents under 18	39.3%	27%	23.3%	22%	99th	6th of 405
Government workers	25.9%	23.7%	18.5%	14.5%	96th	70th of 405
Unemployment rateWeakness	7.2%	9.9%	5.8%	5.2%	81st	121st of 405
Rent-burdened renters	58%	53.1%	51.3%	51.1%	77th	110th of 377
Housing vacancy	10.7%	17.5%	14.6%	10.1%	74th	310th of 397
Average commute	29 min	20.1 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	69th	156th of 393
Healthcare workers	10.4%	10.9%	11.1%	9.7%	64th	195th of 405
Uninsured rate	7.4%	12%	11%	8.4%	55th	317th of 403
Income inequality (Gini)	0.426	0.496	0.482	0.483	42nd	250th of 393
Population density	328/sq mi	37/sq mi	63/sq mi	95/sq mi	27th	55th of 405
Median age	35.2	35.9	38.6	38.9	22nd	314th of 405
Veterans	3.5%	5.4%	6.8%	6.2%	20th	304th of 405
Residents 65 and older	12.3%	16.5%	17.2%	17.2%	19th	358th of 405
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$37,125	$31,832	$40,605	$49,666	14th	225th of 403
Homeownership rateWeakness	44%	52.1%	70%	65.2%	12th	377th of 397
Broadband accessWeakness	81.9%	79%	84.1%	91%	6th	165th of 397
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	11.6%	19.5%	25.1%	35.7%	4th	315th of 403
Population	1,027	20,540	2,946,779	334,922,499	1st	320th of 405
Median household incomeWeakness	$29,583	$37,461	$56,447	$80,734	1st	353rd of 376
Per capita incomeWeakness	$15,534	$22,797	$31,549	$44,673	1st	380th of 405
Median home value	$84,300	$90,300	$169,800	$332,700	1st	314th of 372
Median gross rent	$446	$749	$954	$1,413	1st	302nd of 319
Work from home	0%	8%	5.9%	15.1%	1st	351st of 405
Diversity index	0	40.8	56.1	61.4	1st	395th of 405
Foreign-born residents	0%	1.8%	2.4%	14.1%	1st	307th of 405
Tech workers	0%	0.2%	1.4%	3.8%	1st	262nd of 405
Self-employed workers	0%	10.9%	9.4%	10%	1st	384th 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

33%

5–17

18–24

25–34

18%

35–44

45–54

11%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

35.2

Under 18

39.3%

65 and over

12.3%

Race and ethnicity

White0%
Black100%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

94.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 452
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 65.7%
Married couples: 10.4%
Living alone: 34.3%
Veterans (of adults): 3.5%
Male / female: 43% / 57%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

49%

$25–50k

24%

$50–75k

17%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

38631

$29,583

Coahoma Co.

$37,461

Mississippi

$56,447

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$15,534

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

47.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.426

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

38631

$84,300

Coahoma Co.

$90,300

Mississippi

$169,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

38631

$446

Coahoma Co.

$749

Mississippi

$954

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

48%

2–4 units

12%

5–19 units

31%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 506
Owner-occupied: 44%
Vacant: 10.7%
Median year built: 1985
Median rooms: 5.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 58%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 25.1%
Home value to income: 2.8× (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

10–19

16%

20–29

27%

30–44

30%

45–59

16%

60+

Average commute

29 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

7.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

40.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Cleaning and personal care

27%

Management

13%

Healthcare

10%

Police and fire

Sales

Food service

Construction and repair

Transportation and moving

Education

Production

Office and admin

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Arts and recreation

43%

Health care and social assistance

13%

Public administration

Retail

Education

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Other services

Manufacturing

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Wholesale

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Admin, support and management

Information

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$37,125

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

25.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	38631	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$48,083	$74,888
Service	$41,000	$26,804
Sales and office	$16,250	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$27,708	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

14%

High school

34%

Some college

24%

Associate's

17%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 86.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.1%
Households with broadband: 81.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 14.8%
No internet access: 18.1%
Without health insurance: 7.4%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Friars Point
State: Mississippi
County: Coahoma County
Center point: 34.3610° N, 90.6255° W
Land area: 3.1 sq mi
Water area: under 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

Friars Point25% of zip

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

Zip codes near 38631

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
72342	Helena, AR	6.6 mi	4,070	$36,905	$97,200
38630	Farrell, MS · PO box	7.2 mi	—	—	—
38617	Coahoma, MS	7.7 mi	759	$19,861	$62,500
38644	Lula, MS	11 mi	106	—	$91,400
72369	Oneida, AR	11 mi	0	—	—
38645	Lyon, MS	12 mi	786	$46,806	$87,500
38639	Jonestown, MS	12 mi	447	$35,313	$61,000
38669	Sherard, MS · PO box	13 mi	—	—	—
72390	West Helena, AR	14 mi	6,577	$38,294	$64,700
38614	Clarksdale, MS	14 mi	16,170	$37,383	$92,300
72355	Lexa, AR	15 mi	1,780	$55,307	$97,600
72389	Wabash, AR	15 mi	287	$21,528	—

Questions about 38631

What city is zip code 38631?

38631 is assigned to Friars Point, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 38631 in?

38631 is in Coahoma County, Mississippi.

What is the population of 38631?

About 1,027 people live in 38631, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 38631 in?

38631 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 38631?

The median household income in 38631 is $29,583.

What zip codes are near 38631?

The closest zip codes to 38631 are 72342, 38630, 38617, 38644, 72369.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 38631, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.