Zip code 38738: Parchman, Mississippi

Q: What city is zip code 38738?

38738 is assigned to Parchman, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 38738 in?

38738 is in Sunflower County, Mississippi.

Q: What is the population of 38738?

About 2,463 people live in 38738, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 38738?

The closest zip codes to 38738 are 38768, 38737, 38739, 38957, 38762.

Residential delivery areaSunflower CountyCentral Time

Population

2,463

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

42.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

19 sq mi

131 people/sq mi

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

About 38738

38738 is a small-town zip code in Parchman, Mississippi (Sunflower County), covering 19 sq mi of land. About 2,463 people live here, or 131 per square mile. The median resident is 42.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

10.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 56% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%).

How 38738 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Broadband access100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 91% · MS 84.1%9th of 397 in MS
Healthcare workers77.4%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · MS 11.1%2nd of 405 in MS
Government workers22.6%
91st
U.S. 14.5% · MS 18.5%119th of 405 in MS
Median age42.4
74th
U.S. 38.9 · MS 38.6118th of 405 in MS
Diversity index51.4
54th
U.S. 61.4 · MS 56.1112th of 405 in MS
Poverty rate10.8%
49th
U.S. 12.5% · MS 18.9%336th of 398 in MS
Veterans5.6%
47th
U.S. 6.2% · MS 6.8%196th of 405 in MS
Uninsured rate5.4%
37th
U.S. 8.4% · MS 11%363rd of 403 in MS
Homeownership rate56.3%
26th
U.S. 65.2% · MS 70%343rd of 397 in MS
Median earnings per worker$38,917
18th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MS $40,605192nd of 403 in MS
Population density131/sq mi
16th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MS 63/sq mi84th of 405 in MS
Population2,463
4th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MS 2,946,779228th of 405 in MS
Foreign-born residents0.5%
3rd
U.S. 14.1% · MS 2.4%222nd of 405 in MS
Residents 65 and older8%
3rd
U.S. 17.2% · MS 17.2%386th of 405 in MS
Per capita income$2,915
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MS $31,549405th of 405 in MS
Bachelor's degree or higher2.8%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MS 25.1%392nd of 403 in MS
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · MS 5.9%390th of 405 in MS
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · MS 5.8%397th of 405 in MS
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · MS 14.6%396th of 397 in MS
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · MS 51.3%372nd of 377 in MS
Residents under 181.5%
1st
U.S. 22% · MS 23.3%395th of 405 in MS
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · MS 1.4%371st of 405 in MS
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · MS 9.4%398th of 405 in MS
Income inequality (Gini)0.282
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · MS 0.482382nd of 393 in MS

Measure	38738	Sunflower	MS	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MS
Broadband accessStrength	100%	74.5%	84.1%	91%	99th	9th of 397
Healthcare workers	77.4%	12.6%	11.1%	9.7%	99th	2nd of 405
Government workers	22.6%	20.4%	18.5%	14.5%	91st	119th of 405
Median age	42.4	37.1	38.6	38.9	74th	118th of 405
Diversity index	51.4	41.9	56.1	61.4	54th	112th of 405
Poverty rate	10.8%	28.9%	18.9%	12.5%	49th	336th of 398
Veterans	5.6%	3.7%	6.8%	6.2%	47th	196th of 405
Uninsured rate	5.4%	11.4%	11%	8.4%	37th	363rd of 403
Homeownership rate	56.3%	54.9%	70%	65.2%	26th	343rd of 397
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$38,917	$33,509	$40,605	$49,666	18th	192nd of 403
Population density	131/sq mi	35/sq mi	63/sq mi	95/sq mi	16th	84th of 405
Population	2,463	24,333	2,946,779	334,922,499	4th	228th of 405
Foreign-born residents	0.5%	1.8%	2.4%	14.1%	3rd	222nd of 405
Residents 65 and older	8%	15.4%	17.2%	17.2%	3rd	386th of 405
Per capita incomeWeakness	$2,915	$21,138	$31,549	$44,673	1st	405th of 405
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	2.8%	16%	25.1%	35.7%	1st	392nd of 403
Work from home	0%	5.6%	5.9%	15.1%	1st	390th of 405
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	11.2%	5.8%	5.2%	1st	397th of 405
Housing vacancy	0%	14.7%	14.6%	10.1%	1st	396th of 397
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	59.4%	51.3%	51.1%	1st	372nd of 377
Residents under 18	1.5%	21.4%	23.3%	22%	1st	395th of 405
Tech workers	0%	1.1%	1.4%	3.8%	1st	371st of 405
Self-employed workers	0%	8.2%	9.4%	10%	1st	398th of 405
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.282	0.503	0.482	0.483	1st	382nd of 393

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

5–17

18–24

23%

25–34

23%

35–44

18%

45–54

19%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

42.4

Under 18

1.5%

65 and over

Race and ethnicity

White34%
Black61%
Hispanic2%
Asian0%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

51.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

71.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 32
Average household size: 3.1
Family households: 56.3%
Married couples: 56.3%
Living alone: 43.8%
Veterans (of adults): 5.6%
Male / female: 98% / 2%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

44%

$25–50k

$50–75k

$75–100k

56%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

38738

—

Sunflower Co.

$39,956

Mississippi

$56,447

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$2,915

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

10.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.282

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

38738

—

Sunflower Co.

$100,300

Mississippi

$169,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

38738

—

Sunflower Co.

$694

Mississippi

$954

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

44%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

56%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 32
Owner-occupied: 56.3%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: —
Median rooms: —
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

100%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

52%

20–29

48%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

2.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

77%

Construction and repair

23%

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Office and admin

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Transportation and moving

Industries

Health care and social assistance

77%

Public administration

23%

Education

Retail

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$38,917

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

22.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	38738	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

39%

High school

34%

Some college

18%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

0.3%

High school graduate or higher: 61%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 2.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 0.3%
Households with broadband: 100%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 0%
No internet access: 0%
Without health insurance: 5.4%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Parchman
State: Mississippi
County: Sunflower County
Center point: 33.9329° N, 90.5344° W
Land area: 19 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 38738

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
38768	Rome, MS	4.2 mi	48	—	—
38737	Drew, MS	5.4 mi	2,951	$28,343	$77,800
38739	Dublin, MS · PO box	9 mi	—	—	—
38957	Sumner, MS	10 mi	347	$41,181	$162,500
38762	Mound Bayou, MS	11 mi	1,904	$27,000	$95,400
38966	Webb, MS	13 mi	646	$32,208	$99,500
38781	Winstonville, MS	13 mi	153	under $2,500	$162,500
38771	Ruleville, MS	13 mi	2,724	$33,547	$86,100
38774	Shelby, MS	14 mi	1,758	$19,811	$90,400
38759	Merigold, MS	14 mi	1,346	$77,083	$143,400
38928	Glendora, MS	15 mi	208	$35,438	—
38964	Vance, MS	15 mi	105	—	—

Questions about 38738

What city is zip code 38738?

38738 is assigned to Parchman, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 38738 in?

38738 is in Sunflower County, Mississippi.

What is the population of 38738?

About 2,463 people live in 38738, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 38738 in?

38738 is in Central Time.

What zip codes are near 38738?

The closest zip codes to 38738 are 38768, 38737, 38739, 38957, 38762.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 38738, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.