Zip code 38646: Marks, Mississippi

Q: What city is zip code 38646?

38646 is assigned to Marks, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 38646 in?

38646 is in Quitman County, Mississippi.

Q: What is the population of 38646?

About 2,687 people live in 38646, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 38646?

The median household income in 38646 is $38,618.

Q: What zip codes are near 38646?

The closest zip codes to 38646 are 38609, 38623, 38639, 38628, 38643.

Residential delivery areaQuitman CountyCentral Time

Population

2,687

Median household income

$39K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$88K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$799/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

41.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

112 sq mi

24 people/sq mi

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

About 38646

38646 is a rural zip code in Marks, Mississippi (Quitman County), covering 112 sq mi of land. About 2,687 people live here, or 24 per square mile. The median resident is 41.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $38,618 a year, about 48% of the national median of $80,734. 23.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $88,300, or 2.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 72% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $799 a month.

20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 25.1 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; management; and office and administrative support.

How 38646 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate14.5%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · MS 5.8%39th of 405 in MS
Government workers30.5%
98th
U.S. 14.5% · MS 18.5%38th of 405 in MS
Poverty rate23.2%
90th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MS 18.9%155th of 398 in MS
Income inequality (Gini)0.498
88th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · MS 0.48285th of 393 in MS
Veterans8.4%
81st
U.S. 6.2% · MS 6.8%78th of 405 in MS
Housing vacancy11.1%
76th
U.S. 10.1% · MS 14.6%302nd of 397 in MS
Rent-burdened renters56.5%
72nd
U.S. 51.1% · MS 51.3%122nd of 377 in MS
Self-employed workers11.4%
72nd
U.S. 10% · MS 9.4%117th of 405 in MS
Uninsured rate10%
71st
U.S. 8.4% · MS 11%230th of 403 in MS
Median age41.6
69th
U.S. 38.9 · MS 38.6143rd of 405 in MS
Homeownership rate71.8%
58th
U.S. 65.2% · MS 70%253rd of 397 in MS
Residents under 1822.7%
56th
U.S. 22% · MS 23.3%225th of 405 in MS
Residents 65 and older17%
53rd
U.S. 17.2% · MS 17.2%230th of 405 in MS
Average commute25.1 min
44th
U.S. 26.4 min · MS 25.6 min239th of 393 in MS
Diversity index41.4
38th
U.S. 61.4 · MS 56.1232nd of 405 in MS
Bachelor's degree or higher20.3%
21st
U.S. 35.7% · MS 25.1%160th of 403 in MS
Healthcare workers6.6%
12th
U.S. 9.7% · MS 11.1%296th of 405 in MS
Per capita income$26,120
10th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MS $31,549240th of 405 in MS
Tech workers0.7%
8th
U.S. 3.8% · MS 1.4%165th of 405 in MS
Median gross rent$799
7th
U.S. $1,413 · MS $954182nd of 319 in MS
Work from home4.7%
7th
U.S. 15.1% · MS 5.9%155th of 405 in MS
Median earnings per worker$34,247
7th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MS $40,605281st of 403 in MS
Population2,687
4th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MS 2,946,779214th of 405 in MS
Population density24/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · MS 63/sq mi265th of 405 in MS
Median household income$38,618
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MS $56,447297th of 376 in MS
Median home value$88,300
1st
U.S. $332,700 · MS $169,800295th of 372 in MS
Broadband access70.5%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MS 84.1%312th of 397 in MS
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · MS 2.4%372nd of 405 in MS

Measure	38646	Quitman	MS	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MS
Unemployment rateWeakness	14.5%	12.4%	5.8%	5.2%	99th	39th of 405
Government workers	30.5%	32.2%	18.5%	14.5%	98th	38th of 405
Poverty rateWeakness	23.2%	29.6%	18.9%	12.5%	90th	155th of 398
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.498	0.487	0.482	0.483	88th	85th of 393
Veterans	8.4%	7.3%	6.8%	6.2%	81st	78th of 405
Housing vacancy	11.1%	12.7%	14.6%	10.1%	76th	302nd of 397
Rent-burdened renters	56.5%	42.7%	51.3%	51.1%	72nd	122nd of 377
Self-employed workers	11.4%	11%	9.4%	10%	72nd	117th of 405
Uninsured rate	10%	12.5%	11%	8.4%	71st	230th of 403
Median age	41.6	41.2	38.6	38.9	69th	143rd of 405
Homeownership rate	71.8%	64.7%	70%	65.2%	58th	253rd of 397
Residents under 18	22.7%	23.1%	23.3%	22%	56th	225th of 405
Residents 65 and older	17%	18.4%	17.2%	17.2%	53rd	230th of 405
Average commute	25.1 min	32.9 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	44th	239th of 393
Diversity index	41.4	40	56.1	61.4	38th	232nd of 405
Bachelor's degree or higher	20.3%	17.1%	25.1%	35.7%	21st	160th of 403
Healthcare workers	6.6%	6.1%	11.1%	9.7%	12th	296th of 405
Per capita incomeWeakness	$26,120	$22,429	$31,549	$44,673	10th	240th of 405
Tech workers	0.7%	0.7%	1.4%	3.8%	8th	165th of 405
Median gross rent	$799	$672	$954	$1,413	7th	182nd of 319
Work from home	4.7%	7.2%	5.9%	15.1%	7th	155th of 405
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$34,247	$32,512	$40,605	$49,666	7th	281st of 403
Population	2,687	5,774	2,946,779	334,922,499	4th	214th of 405
Population density	24/sq mi	14/sq mi	63/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	265th of 405
Median household incomeWeakness	$38,618	$32,412	$56,447	$80,734	3rd	297th of 376
Median home value	$88,300	$69,600	$169,800	$332,700	1st	295th of 372
Broadband accessWeakness	70.5%	66.5%	84.1%	91%	1st	312th of 397
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.1%	2.4%	14.1%	1st	372nd 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

14%

5–17

18–24

14%

25–34

35–44

14%

45–54

15%

55–64

11%

65–74

75+

Median age

41.6

Under 18

22.7%

65 and over

17%

Race and ethnicity

White24%
Black73%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0.4%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

41.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

90.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

99%

Spanish

0.3%

Other Indo-European

0.3%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,151
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 64%
Married couples: 35.8%
Living alone: 34%
Veterans (of adults): 8.4%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

37%

$25–50k

22%

$50–75k

12%

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

38646

$38,618

Quitman Co.

$32,412

Mississippi

$56,447

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$26,120

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

23.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

8.6%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.498

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

38646

$88,300

Quitman Co.

$69,600

Mississippi

$169,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

38646

$799

Quitman Co.

$672

Mississippi

$954

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

85%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

11%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,294
Owner-occupied: 71.8%
Vacant: 11.1%
Median year built: 1965
Median rooms: 6.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 56.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 30.1%
Home value to income: 2.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

86%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

0.7%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.4%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

20%

10–19

31%

20–29

16%

30–44

10%

45–59

13%

60+

11%

Average commute

25.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

14.5%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

58.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

15%

Management

12%

Office and admin

11%

Police and fire

10%

Cleaning and personal care

Production

Healthcare

Education

Food service

Sales

Construction and repair

Legal and social services

Business and finance

Farming, fishing and forestry

Engineering and science

Computer and math

0.7%

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Public administration

14%

Education

13%

Manufacturing

12%

Health care and social assistance

12%

Retail

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Restaurants and hotels

Agriculture and mining

Construction

Other services

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

Information

Median earnings per worker

$34,247

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

11.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

30.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.8%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	38646	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$41,813	$74,888
Service	$19,750	$26,804
Sales and office	$36,304	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$25,179	$49,199
Production and transportation	$36,051	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

15%

High school

30%

Some college

22%

Associate's

13%

Bachelor's

14%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 84.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 6.1%
Households with broadband: 70.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 34.8%
No internet access: 26.3%
Without health insurance: 10%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Marks
State: Mississippi
County: Quitman County
Center point: 34.2872° N, 90.2986° W
Land area: 112 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Marks1% of zip

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

Zip codes near 38646

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
38609	Belen, MS · PO box	3.6 mi	—	—	—
38623	Darling, MS	4.7 mi	82	—	—
38639	Jonestown, MS	7.6 mi	447	$35,313	$61,000
38628	Falcon, MS · PO box	7.7 mi	—	—	—
38643	Lambert, MS	9.8 mi	1,253	$19,976	$62,100
38670	Sledge, MS	10 mi	967	$38,342	$68,800
38645	Lyon, MS	11 mi	786	$46,806	$87,500
38617	Coahoma, MS	12 mi	759	$19,861	$62,500
38622	Crowder, MS	12 mi	594	$30,400	$49,600
38964	Vance, MS	13 mi	105	—	—
38621	Crenshaw, MS	13 mi	1,578	$36,685	$91,600
38644	Lula, MS	16 mi	106	—	$91,400

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Questions about 38646

What city is zip code 38646?

38646 is assigned to Marks, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 38646 in?

38646 is in Quitman County, Mississippi.

What is the population of 38646?

About 2,687 people live in 38646, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 38646 in?

38646 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 38646?

The median household income in 38646 is $38,618.

What zip codes are near 38646?

The closest zip codes to 38646 are 38609, 38623, 38639, 38628, 38643.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 38646, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.