Zip code 38670: Sledge, Mississippi

Q: What city is zip code 38670?

38670 is assigned to Sledge, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 38670 in?

38670 is mostly in Quitman County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 38670?

About 967 people live in 38670, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 38670?

The median household income in 38670 is $38,342.

Q: What zip codes are near 38670?

The closest zip codes to 38670 are 38628, 38623, 38621, 38646, 38626.

Residential delivery areaQuitman CountyCentral Time

Population

967

Median household income

$38K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$69K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$686/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

48.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

102 sq mi

10 people/sq mi

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

About 38670

38670 is a rural zip code in Sledge, Mississippi (Quitman County), covering 102 sq mi of land. About 967 people live here, or 10 per square mile. The median resident is 48.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $38,342 a year, about 47% of the national median of $80,734. 31.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $68,800, or 1.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 83% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $686 a month.

26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 41 minutes each way, and 1% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; healthcare; and transportation and moving goods.

How 38670 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Government workers32.6%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · MS 18.5%22nd of 405 in MS
Average commute41 min
97th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · MS 25.6 min21st of 393 in MS
Poverty rate31.1%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MS 18.9%74th of 398 in MS
Rent-burdened renters66.3%
94th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · MS 51.3%65th of 377 in MS
Median age48.4
93rd
U.S. 38.9 · MS 38.649th of 405 in MS
Uninsured rate17.3%
92nd
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MS 11%54th of 403 in MS
Healthcare workers13.6%
91st
U.S. 9.7% · MS 11.1%101st of 405 in MS
Homeownership rate82.5%
84th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · MS 70%131st of 397 in MS
Residents under 1825.5%
78th
U.S. 22% · MS 23.3%120th of 405 in MS
Housing vacancy8.6%
64th
U.S. 10.1% · MS 14.6%341st of 397 in MS
Income inequality (Gini)0.447
60th
U.S. 0.483 · MS 0.482200th of 393 in MS
Unemployment rate5%
52nd
U.S. 5.2% · MS 5.8%202nd of 405 in MS
Bachelor's degree or higher26.1%
37th
U.S. 35.7% · MS 25.1%77th of 403 in MS
Residents 65 and older14.9%
37th
U.S. 17.2% · MS 17.2%309th of 405 in MS
Self-employed workers7.4%
24th
U.S. 10% · MS 9.4%253rd of 405 in MS
Tech workers1.4%
20th
U.S. 3.8% · MS 1.4%97th of 405 in MS
Median earnings per worker$36,769
13th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MS $40,605232nd of 403 in MS
Broadband access82.7%
8th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MS 84.1%150th of 397 in MS
Per capita income$22,894
5th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MS $31,549301st of 405 in MS
Median household income$38,342
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MS $56,447299th of 376 in MS
Median gross rent$686
3rd
U.S. $1,413 · MS $954233rd of 319 in MS
Veterans1.5%
3rd
U.S. 6.2% · MS 6.8%366th of 405 in MS
Diversity index5.9
2nd
U.S. 61.4 · MS 56.1380th of 405 in MS
Population967
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · MS 2,946,779327th of 405 in MS
Population density10/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · MS 63/sq mi365th of 405 in MS
Median home value$68,800
1st
U.S. $332,700 · MS $169,800340th of 372 in MS
Work from home0.7%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · MS 5.9%315th of 405 in MS
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · MS 2.4%392nd of 405 in MS

Measure	38670	Quitman	MS	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MS
Government workers	32.6%	32.2%	18.5%	14.5%	99th	22nd of 405
Average commuteWeakness	41 min	32.9 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	97th	21st of 393
Poverty rateWeakness	31.1%	29.6%	18.9%	12.5%	96th	74th of 398
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	66.3%	42.7%	51.3%	51.1%	94th	65th of 377
Median age	48.4	41.2	38.6	38.9	93rd	49th of 405
Uninsured rateWeakness	17.3%	12.5%	11%	8.4%	92nd	54th of 403
Healthcare workers	13.6%	6.1%	11.1%	9.7%	91st	101st of 405
Homeownership rateStrength	82.5%	64.7%	70%	65.2%	84th	131st of 397
Residents under 18	25.5%	23.1%	23.3%	22%	78th	120th of 405
Housing vacancy	8.6%	12.7%	14.6%	10.1%	64th	341st of 397
Income inequality (Gini)	0.447	0.487	0.482	0.483	60th	200th of 393
Unemployment rate	5%	12.4%	5.8%	5.2%	52nd	202nd of 405
Bachelor's degree or higher	26.1%	17.1%	25.1%	35.7%	37th	77th of 403
Residents 65 and older	14.9%	18.4%	17.2%	17.2%	37th	309th of 405
Self-employed workers	7.4%	11%	9.4%	10%	24th	253rd of 405
Tech workers	1.4%	0.7%	1.4%	3.8%	20th	97th of 405
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$36,769	$32,512	$40,605	$49,666	13th	232nd of 403
Broadband accessWeakness	82.7%	66.5%	84.1%	91%	8th	150th of 397
Per capita incomeWeakness	$22,894	$22,429	$31,549	$44,673	5th	301st of 405
Median household incomeWeakness	$38,342	$32,412	$56,447	$80,734	3rd	299th of 376
Median gross rent	$686	$672	$954	$1,413	3rd	233rd of 319
Veterans	1.5%	7.3%	6.8%	6.2%	3rd	366th of 405
Diversity index	5.9	40	56.1	61.4	2nd	380th of 405
Population	967	5,774	2,946,779	334,922,499	1st	327th of 405
Population density	10/sq mi	14/sq mi	63/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	365th of 405
Median home value	$68,800	$69,600	$169,800	$332,700	1st	340th of 372
Work from home	0.7%	7.2%	5.9%	15.1%	1st	315th of 405
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.1%	2.4%	14.1%	1st	392nd 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

22%

5–17

18–24

25–34

35–44

24%

45–54

16%

55–64

12%

65–74

75+

Median age

48.4

Under 18

25.5%

65 and over

14.9%

Race and ethnicity

White2%
Black97%
Hispanic0.1%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial1%

Diversity index

5.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

91.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.4%

Households

Households: 457
Average household size: 2.1
Family households: 68.1%
Married couples: 36.3%
Living alone: 31.9%
Veterans (of adults): 1.5%
Male / female: 34% / 66%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

32%

$25–50k

29%

$50–75k

12%

$75–100k

20%

$100–150k

0.2%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

38670

$38,342

Quitman Co.

$32,412

Mississippi

$56,447

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$22,894

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

31.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

6.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.447

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

38670

$68,800

Quitman Co.

$69,600

Mississippi

$169,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

38670

$686

Quitman Co.

$672

Mississippi

$954

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

49%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

44%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 500
Owner-occupied: 82.5%
Vacant: 8.6%
Median year built: 1993
Median rooms: 5.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 66.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 62.5%
Home value to income: 1.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

93%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

0.7%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

19%

20–29

30–44

27%

45–59

26%

60+

24%

Average commute

41 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

60.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

21%

Healthcare

14%

Transportation and moving

14%

Production

13%

Management

10%

Business and finance

Education

Cleaning and personal care

Office and admin

Sales

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Food service

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

17%

Health care and social assistance

16%

Arts and recreation

12%

Public administration

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Agriculture and mining

Other services

Construction

Retail

Education

Restaurants and hotels

Wholesale

Professional and technical services

0.5%

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Information

Median earnings per worker

$36,769

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

7.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

32.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

11.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	38670	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$38,958	$74,888
Service	$40,450	$26,804
Sales and office	$21,250	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$36,042	$49,199
Production and transportation	$24,821	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

17%

High school

41%

Some college

Associate's

Bachelor's

25%

Graduate

0.8%

High school graduate or higher: 83%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 26.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 0.8%
Households with broadband: 82.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 33%
No internet access: 16.8%
Without health insurance: 17.3%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Sledge
State: Mississippi
County: Quitman County
Center point: 34.4330° N, 90.2859° W
Land area: 102 sq mi
Water area: 0.6 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

38670 spans 2 counties

Quitman County75% of land
Tunica County25% of land

Zip codes near 38670

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
38628	Falcon, MS · PO box	3.2 mi	—	—	—
38623	Darling, MS	5.6 mi	82	—	—
38621	Crenshaw, MS	6.7 mi	1,578	$36,685	$91,600
38646	Marks, MS	10 mi	2,687	$38,618	$88,300
38626	Dundee, MS	10 mi	1,237	$65,000	$274,500
38644	Lula, MS	11 mi	106	—	$91,400
38639	Jonestown, MS	12 mi	447	$35,313	$61,000
38665	Sarah, MS	12 mi	3,514	$80,223	$170,100
38617	Coahoma, MS	13 mi	759	$19,861	$62,500
38609	Belen, MS · PO box	14 mi	—	—	—
38645	Lyon, MS	17 mi	786	$46,806	$87,500
38676	Tunica, MS	17 mi	4,995	$33,943	$184,400

Questions about 38670

What city is zip code 38670?

38670 is assigned to Sledge, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 38670 in?

38670 is mostly in Quitman County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 38670?

About 967 people live in 38670, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 38670 in?

38670 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 38670?

The median household income in 38670 is $38,342.

What zip codes are near 38670?

The closest zip codes to 38670 are 38628, 38623, 38621, 38646, 38626.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 38670, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.