Zip code 38774: Shelby, Mississippi

Q: What city is zip code 38774?

38774 is assigned to Shelby, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 38774 in?

38774 is in Bolivar County, Mississippi.

Q: What is the population of 38774?

About 1,758 people live in 38774, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 38774?

The median household income in 38774 is $19,811.

Q: What zip codes are near 38774?

The closest zip codes to 38774 are 38781, 38762, 38740, 38759, 38720.

Residential delivery areaBolivar CountyCentral Time

Population

1,758

Median household income

$20K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$90K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$690/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

38.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

63 sq mi

28 people/sq mi

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

About 38774

38774 is a rural zip code in Shelby, Mississippi (Bolivar County), covering 63 sq mi of land. About 1,758 people live here, or 28 per square mile. The median resident is 38.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $19,811 a year, about 25% of the national median of $80,734. 57% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $90,400, or 4.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 63% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $690 a month.

22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 38.8 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in education; construction and repair; and healthcare.

How 38774 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate57%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MS 18.9%9th of 398 in MS
Unemployment rate18.9%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · MS 5.8%22nd of 405 in MS
Government workers35.6%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · MS 18.5%16th of 405 in MS
Average commute38.8 min
96th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · MS 25.6 min32nd of 393 in MS
Healthcare workers14.4%
93rd
U.S. 9.7% · MS 11.1%82nd of 405 in MS
Rent-burdened renters61.6%
87th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · MS 51.3%89th of 377 in MS
Uninsured rate13.9%
86th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MS 11%107th of 403 in MS
Residents under 1826.9%
86th
U.S. 22% · MS 23.3%88th of 405 in MS
Housing vacancy12.7%
81st
U.S. 10.1% · MS 14.6%271st of 397 in MS
Income inequality (Gini)0.458
68th
U.S. 0.483 · MS 0.482174th of 393 in MS
Veterans6.8%
63rd
U.S. 6.2% · MS 6.8%134th of 405 in MS
Residents 65 and older17.1%
54th
U.S. 17.2% · MS 17.2%223rd of 405 in MS
Median age38.3
45th
U.S. 38.9 · MS 38.6241st of 405 in MS
Homeownership rate62.9%
37th
U.S. 65.2% · MS 70%313th of 397 in MS
Bachelor's degree or higher21.7%
25th
U.S. 35.7% · MS 25.1%127th of 403 in MS
Population density28/sq mi
4th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MS 63/sq mi238th of 405 in MS
Population1,758
3rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · MS 2,946,779274th of 405 in MS
Median gross rent$690
3rd
U.S. $1,413 · MS $954231st of 319 in MS
Median home value$90,400
2nd
U.S. $332,700 · MS $169,800280th of 372 in MS
Diversity index5.8
2nd
U.S. 61.4 · MS 56.1381st of 405 in MS
Broadband access75.4%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MS 84.1%263rd of 397 in MS
Median household income$19,811
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MS $56,447372nd of 376 in MS
Per capita income$11,363
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MS $31,549393rd of 405 in MS
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · MS 5.9%345th of 405 in MS
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · MS 2.4%293rd of 405 in MS
Median earnings per worker$21,333
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MS $40,605386th of 403 in MS
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · MS 1.4%242nd of 405 in MS
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · MS 9.4%382nd of 405 in MS

Measure	38774	Bolivar	MS	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MS
Poverty rateWeakness	57%	32.6%	18.9%	12.5%	99th	9th of 398
Unemployment rateWeakness	18.9%	7.1%	5.8%	5.2%	99th	22nd of 405
Government workers	35.6%	22.7%	18.5%	14.5%	99th	16th of 405
Average commuteWeakness	38.8 min	20.1 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	96th	32nd of 393
Healthcare workers	14.4%	9.9%	11.1%	9.7%	93rd	82nd of 405
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	61.6%	58.4%	51.3%	51.1%	87th	89th of 377
Uninsured rateWeakness	13.9%	11.2%	11%	8.4%	86th	107th of 403
Residents under 18	26.9%	24.6%	23.3%	22%	86th	88th of 405
Housing vacancy	12.7%	12.9%	14.6%	10.1%	81st	271st of 397
Income inequality (Gini)	0.458	0.540	0.482	0.483	68th	174th of 393
Veterans	6.8%	3.2%	6.8%	6.2%	63rd	134th of 405
Residents 65 and older	17.1%	17.1%	17.2%	17.2%	54th	223rd of 405
Median age	38.3	37.5	38.6	38.9	45th	241st of 405
Homeownership rate	62.9%	62.6%	70%	65.2%	37th	313th of 397
Bachelor's degree or higher	21.7%	28%	25.1%	35.7%	25th	127th of 403
Population density	28/sq mi	34/sq mi	63/sq mi	95/sq mi	4th	238th of 405
Population	1,758	29,534	2,946,779	334,922,499	3rd	274th of 405
Median gross rent	$690	$685	$954	$1,413	3rd	231st of 319
Median home value	$90,400	$130,000	$169,800	$332,700	2nd	280th of 372
Diversity index	5.8	50.3	56.1	61.4	2nd	381st of 405
Broadband accessWeakness	75.4%	77.9%	84.1%	91%	2nd	263rd of 397
Median household incomeWeakness	$19,811	$39,585	$56,447	$80,734	1st	372nd of 376
Per capita incomeWeakness	$11,363	$25,454	$31,549	$44,673	1st	393rd of 405
Work from home	0%	2.4%	5.9%	15.1%	1st	345th of 405
Foreign-born residents	0%	1.7%	2.4%	14.1%	1st	293rd of 405
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$21,333	$33,672	$40,605	$49,666	1st	386th of 403
Tech workers	0%	0.8%	1.4%	3.8%	1st	242nd of 405
Self-employed workers	0%	11.4%	9.4%	10%	1st	382nd 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

19%

5–17

18–24

11%

25–34

35–44

45–54

19%

55–64

11%

65–74

75+

Median age

38.3

Under 18

26.9%

65 and over

17.1%

Race and ethnicity

White3%
Black97%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

5.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

95.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 804
Average household size: 2.1
Family households: 55%
Married couples: 19.4%
Living alone: 45%
Veterans (of adults): 6.8%
Male / female: 40% / 60%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

52%

$25–50k

40%

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

38774

$19,811

Bolivar Co.

$39,585

Mississippi

$56,447

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$11,363

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

57%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.458

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

38774

$90,400

Bolivar Co.

$130,000

Mississippi

$169,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

38774

$690

Bolivar Co.

$685

Mississippi

$954

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

66%

2–4 units

17%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

12%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 921
Owner-occupied: 62.9%
Vacant: 12.7%
Median year built: 1972
Median rooms: 5.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 61.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 50.9%
Home value to income: 4.6× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

82%

Carpooled

18%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

27%

10–19

11%

20–29

23%

30–44

45–59

60+

32%

Average commute

38.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

18.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

25.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Education

24%

Construction and repair

18%

Healthcare

14%

Sales

10%

Cleaning and personal care

Food service

Transportation and moving

Management

Office and admin

Police and fire

Arts, media and sports

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Industries

Education

41%

Health care and social assistance

14%

Retail

11%

Agriculture and mining

11%

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$21,333

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

35.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	38774	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$32,917	$74,888
Service	$20,197	$26,804
Sales and office	$18,661	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

18%

High school

24%

Some college

25%

Associate's

11%

Bachelor's

14%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 81.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 7.7%
Households with broadband: 75.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 62.2%
No internet access: 24.6%
Without health insurance: 13.9%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Shelby
State: Mississippi
County: Bolivar County
Center point: 33.9657° N, 90.7675° W
Land area: 63 sq mi
Water area: 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

Shelby4% of zip

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

Zip codes near 38774

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
38781	Winstonville, MS	4 mi	153	under $2,500	$162,500
38762	Mound Bayou, MS	5.4 mi	1,904	$27,000	$95,400
38740	Duncan, MS	6.2 mi	496	$49,172	—
38759	Merigold, MS	9.6 mi	1,346	$77,083	$143,400
38720	Alligator, MS	9.9 mi	574	$62,639	$92,500
38746	Gunnison, MS	11 mi	475	—	$57,000
38767	Rena Lara, MS	11 mi	100	—	—
38764	Pace, MS	13 mi	157	$26,042	$109,400
38738	Parchman, MS	14 mi	2,463	—	—
38732	Cleveland, MS	15 mi	16,696	$44,705	$160,700
38769	Rosedale, MS	15 mi	1,882	$20,104	$88,500
38733	Cleveland, MS	15 mi	33	—	—

Questions about 38774

What city is zip code 38774?

38774 is assigned to Shelby, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 38774 in?

38774 is in Bolivar County, Mississippi.

What is the population of 38774?

About 1,758 people live in 38774, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 38774 in?

38774 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 38774?

The median household income in 38774 is $19,811.

What zip codes are near 38774?

The closest zip codes to 38774 are 38781, 38762, 38740, 38759, 38720.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 38774, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.