Zip code 38761: Moorhead, Mississippi

Q: What city is zip code 38761?

38761 is assigned to Moorhead, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 38761 in?

38761 is mostly in Sunflower County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 38761?

About 1,903 people live in 38761, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 38761?

The median household income in 38761 is $33,625.

Q: What zip codes are near 38761?

The closest zip codes to 38761 are 38941, 38946, 38959, 38753, 38778.

Residential delivery areaSunflower CountyCentral Time

Population

1,903

Median household income

$34K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$63K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$630/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

32.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

55 sq mi

34 people/sq mi

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

About 38761

38761 is a rural zip code in Moorhead, Mississippi (Sunflower County), covering 55 sq mi of land. About 1,903 people live here, or 34 per square mile. The median resident is 32.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $33,625 a year, about 42% of the national median of $80,734. 27.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $62,900, or 1.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 65% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $630 a month.

21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 18.3 minutes each way, and 2% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; transportation and moving goods; and management.

How 38761 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate13.4%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · MS 5.8%49th of 405 in MS
Housing vacancy24.1%
96th
U.S. 10.1% · MS 14.6%76th of 397 in MS
Poverty rate27.7%
95th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MS 18.9%102nd of 398 in MS
Income inequality (Gini)0.527
95th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · MS 0.48244th of 393 in MS
Uninsured rate12.4%
81st
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MS 11%148th of 403 in MS
Government workers18%
76th
U.S. 14.5% · MS 18.5%203rd of 405 in MS
Self-employed workers10.8%
67th
U.S. 10% · MS 9.4%127th of 405 in MS
Rent-burdened renters53.6%
61st
U.S. 51.1% · MS 51.3%139th of 377 in MS
Homeownership rate65.2%
42nd
U.S. 65.2% · MS 70%296th of 397 in MS
Diversity index35.3
30th
U.S. 61.4 · MS 56.1275th of 405 in MS
Bachelor's degree or higher20.9%
23rd
U.S. 35.7% · MS 25.1%146th of 403 in MS
Residents 65 and older12.6%
21st
U.S. 17.2% · MS 17.2%356th of 405 in MS
Residents under 1818.2%
20th
U.S. 22% · MS 23.3%324th of 405 in MS
Foreign-born residents3.2%
19th
U.S. 14.1% · MS 2.4%69th of 405 in MS
Veterans2.8%
14th
U.S. 6.2% · MS 6.8%342nd of 405 in MS
Median age32.7
10th
U.S. 38.9 · MS 38.6350th of 405 in MS
Average commute18.3 min
7th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · MS 25.6 min359th of 393 in MS
Healthcare workers5.8%
7th
U.S. 9.7% · MS 11.1%312th of 405 in MS
Broadband access81.3%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MS 84.1%173rd of 397 in MS
Population density34/sq mi
5th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MS 63/sq mi207th of 405 in MS
Population1,903
3rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · MS 2,946,779265th of 405 in MS
Median earnings per worker$30,268
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MS $40,605330th of 403 in MS
Median household income$33,625
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MS $56,447329th of 376 in MS
Per capita income$19,651
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MS $31,549348th of 405 in MS
Median gross rent$630
2nd
U.S. $1,413 · MS $954263rd of 319 in MS
Work from home2.4%
2nd
U.S. 15.1% · MS 5.9%243rd of 405 in MS
Median home value$62,900
1st
U.S. $332,700 · MS $169,800345th of 372 in MS
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · MS 1.4%372nd of 405 in MS

Measure	38761	Sunflower	MS	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MS
Unemployment rateWeakness	13.4%	11.2%	5.8%	5.2%	98th	49th of 405
Housing vacancy	24.1%	14.7%	14.6%	10.1%	96th	76th of 397
Poverty rateWeakness	27.7%	28.9%	18.9%	12.5%	95th	102nd of 398
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.527	0.503	0.482	0.483	95th	44th of 393
Uninsured rateWeakness	12.4%	11.4%	11%	8.4%	81st	148th of 403
Government workers	18%	20.4%	18.5%	14.5%	76th	203rd of 405
Self-employed workers	10.8%	8.2%	9.4%	10%	67th	127th of 405
Rent-burdened renters	53.6%	59.4%	51.3%	51.1%	61st	139th of 377
Homeownership rate	65.2%	54.9%	70%	65.2%	42nd	296th of 397
Diversity index	35.3	41.9	56.1	61.4	30th	275th of 405
Bachelor's degree or higher	20.9%	16%	25.1%	35.7%	23rd	146th of 403
Residents 65 and older	12.6%	15.4%	17.2%	17.2%	21st	356th of 405
Residents under 18	18.2%	21.4%	23.3%	22%	20th	324th of 405
Foreign-born residents	3.2%	1.8%	2.4%	14.1%	19th	69th of 405
Veterans	2.8%	3.7%	6.8%	6.2%	14th	342nd of 405
Median age	32.7	37.1	38.6	38.9	10th	350th of 405
Average commuteStrength	18.3 min	20.2 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	7th	359th of 393
Healthcare workers	5.8%	12.6%	11.1%	9.7%	7th	312th of 405
Broadband accessWeakness	81.3%	74.5%	84.1%	91%	6th	173rd of 397
Population density	34/sq mi	35/sq mi	63/sq mi	95/sq mi	5th	207th of 405
Population	1,903	24,333	2,946,779	334,922,499	3rd	265th of 405
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$30,268	$33,509	$40,605	$49,666	3rd	330th of 403
Median household incomeWeakness	$33,625	$39,956	$56,447	$80,734	2nd	329th of 376
Per capita incomeWeakness	$19,651	$21,138	$31,549	$44,673	2nd	348th of 405
Median gross rent	$630	$694	$954	$1,413	2nd	263rd of 319
Work from home	2.4%	5.6%	5.9%	15.1%	2nd	243rd of 405
Median home value	$62,900	$100,300	$169,800	$332,700	1st	345th of 372
Tech workers	0%	1.1%	1.4%	3.8%	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

12%

5–17

22%

18–24

15%

25–34

35–44

14%

45–54

10%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

32.7

Under 18

18.2%

65 and over

12.6%

Race and ethnicity

White16%
Black79%
Hispanic5%
Asian0.4%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

35.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

3.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

90.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

96%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.8%

Other

Households

Households: 626
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 59.3%
Married couples: 31.5%
Living alone: 37.2%
Veterans (of adults): 2.8%
Male / female: 42% / 58%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

42%

$25–50k

28%

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

38761

$33,625

Sunflower Co.

$39,956

Mississippi

$56,447

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$19,651

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

27.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

8.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.527

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

38761

$62,900

Sunflower Co.

$100,300

Mississippi

$169,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

38761

$630

Sunflower Co.

$694

Mississippi

$954

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

80%

2–4 units

5–19 units

11%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 825
Owner-occupied: 65.2%
Vacant: 24.1%
Median year built: 1980
Median rooms: 5.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 53.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 42.5%
Home value to income: 1.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

87%

Carpooled

Transit

0.9%

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

11%

10–19

56%

20–29

14%

30–44

11%

45–59

60+

Average commute

18.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

13.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

41.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

19%

Transportation and moving

14%

Management

13%

Education

13%

Sales

11%

Food service

Production

Healthcare

Business and finance

Farming, fishing and forestry

Cleaning and personal care

Construction and repair

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

0.5%

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Industries

Health care and social assistance

22%

Retail

16%

Restaurants and hotels

11%

Education

10%

Manufacturing

10%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Public administration

Agriculture and mining

Finance, insurance and real estate

Wholesale

Admin, support and management

0.7%

Arts and recreation

0.7%

Construction

0.2%

Professional and technical services

Information

Median earnings per worker

$30,268

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

10.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

18%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

10.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	38761	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$56,359	$74,888
Service	$20,833	$26,804
Sales and office	$22,292	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$155,694	$49,199
Production and transportation	$40,000	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

22%

High school

33%

Some college

13%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

15%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 77.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.7%
Households with broadband: 81.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 28.6%
No internet access: 18.4%
Without health insurance: 12.4%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Moorhead
State: Mississippi
County: Sunflower County
Center point: 33.4293° N, 90.4700° W
Land area: 55 sq mi
Water area: 2.3 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

38761 spans 2 counties

Sunflower County68% of land
Leflore County32% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Moorhead2% of zip

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

Zip codes near 38761

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
38941	Itta Bena, MS	7.5 mi	3,767	$38,705	$91,100
38946	Morgan City, MS	7.5 mi	130	—	$89,400
38959	Swiftown, MS · PO box	7.7 mi	—	—	—
38753	Inverness, MS	8.6 mi	1,165	$59,000	$159,300
38778	Sunflower, MS	9 mi	1,358	$40,179	$86,900
38749	Indianola, MS · PO box	11 mi	—	—	—
38751	Indianola, MS	12 mi	9,949	$44,699	$116,100
38954	Sidon, MS	15 mi	777	$38,293	$57,400
38952	Schlater, MS	15 mi	301	$68,958	—
38754	Isola, MS	15 mi	1,231	$38,173	$84,300
39038	Belzoni, MS	16 mi	5,164	$33,538	$85,800
38736	Doddsville, MS	16 mi	610	—	$134,900

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Questions about 38761

What city is zip code 38761?

38761 is assigned to Moorhead, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 38761 in?

38761 is mostly in Sunflower County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 38761?

About 1,903 people live in 38761, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 38761 in?

38761 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 38761?

The median household income in 38761 is $33,625.

What zip codes are near 38761?

The closest zip codes to 38761 are 38941, 38946, 38959, 38753, 38778.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 38761, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.