Zip code 38778: Sunflower, Mississippi

Q: What city is zip code 38778?

38778 is assigned to Sunflower, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 38778 in?

38778 is in Sunflower County, Mississippi.

Q: What is the population of 38778?

About 1,358 people live in 38778, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 38778?

The median household income in 38778 is $40,179.

Q: What zip codes are near 38778?

The closest zip codes to 38778 are 38736, 38761, 38941, 38749, 38952.

Residential delivery areaSunflower CountyCentral Time

Population

1,358

Median household income

$40K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$87K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$440/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

33.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

61 sq mi

22 people/sq mi

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

About 38778

38778 is a rural zip code in Sunflower, Mississippi (Sunflower County), covering 61 sq mi of land. About 1,358 people live here, or 22 per square mile. The median resident is 33.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $40,179 a year, about 50% of the national median of $80,734. 30.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $86,900, or 2.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 43% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $440 a month.

16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 18.1 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; healthcare; and transportation and moving goods.

How 38778 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate30.3%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MS 18.9%79th of 398 in MS
Uninsured rate21.1%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MS 11%24th of 403 in MS
Unemployment rate8.6%
89th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · MS 5.8%101st of 405 in MS
Income inequality (Gini)0.494
87th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · MS 0.48294th of 393 in MS
Government workers19.2%
82nd
U.S. 14.5% · MS 18.5%177th of 405 in MS
Healthcare workers11.7%
79th
U.S. 9.7% · MS 11.1%153rd of 405 in MS
Housing vacancy8.9%
66th
U.S. 10.1% · MS 14.6%332nd of 397 in MS
Self-employed workers10.6%
65th
U.S. 10% · MS 9.4%134th of 405 in MS
Residents under 1822.9%
57th
U.S. 22% · MS 23.3%213th of 405 in MS
Foreign-born residents8.1%
43rd
U.S. 14.1% · MS 2.4%11th of 405 in MS
Work from home10.4%
37th
U.S. 15.1% · MS 5.9%36th of 405 in MS
Diversity index40.5
37th
U.S. 61.4 · MS 56.1237th of 405 in MS
Rent-burdened renters45.7%
31st
U.S. 51.1% · MS 51.3%203rd of 377 in MS
Median age33.6
14th
U.S. 38.9 · MS 38.6335th of 405 in MS
Residents 65 and older10.8%
12th
U.S. 17.2% · MS 17.2%373rd of 405 in MS
Bachelor's degree or higher15.9%
11th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MS 25.1%232nd of 403 in MS
Homeownership rate42.6%
11th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · MS 70%380th of 397 in MS
Average commute18.1 min
6th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · MS 25.6 min364th of 393 in MS
Population density22/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · MS 63/sq mi269th of 405 in MS
Median household income$40,179
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MS $56,447285th of 376 in MS
Per capita income$20,317
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MS $31,549336th of 405 in MS
Population1,358
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · MS 2,946,779296th of 405 in MS
Median earnings per worker$29,160
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MS $40,605344th of 403 in MS
Median home value$86,900
1st
U.S. $332,700 · MS $169,800300th of 372 in MS
Median gross rent$440
1st
U.S. $1,413 · MS $954305th of 319 in MS
Broadband access63.1%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MS 84.1%356th of 397 in MS
Veterans1%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · MS 6.8%373rd of 405 in MS
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · MS 1.4%373rd of 405 in MS

Measure	38778	Sunflower	MS	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MS
Poverty rateWeakness	30.3%	28.9%	18.9%	12.5%	96th	79th of 398
Uninsured rateWeakness	21.1%	11.4%	11%	8.4%	96th	24th of 403
Unemployment rateWeakness	8.6%	11.2%	5.8%	5.2%	89th	101st of 405
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.494	0.503	0.482	0.483	87th	94th of 393
Government workers	19.2%	20.4%	18.5%	14.5%	82nd	177th of 405
Healthcare workers	11.7%	12.6%	11.1%	9.7%	79th	153rd of 405
Housing vacancy	8.9%	14.7%	14.6%	10.1%	66th	332nd of 397
Self-employed workers	10.6%	8.2%	9.4%	10%	65th	134th of 405
Residents under 18	22.9%	21.4%	23.3%	22%	57th	213th of 405
Foreign-born residents	8.1%	1.8%	2.4%	14.1%	43rd	11th of 405
Work from home	10.4%	5.6%	5.9%	15.1%	37th	36th of 405
Diversity index	40.5	41.9	56.1	61.4	37th	237th of 405
Rent-burdened renters	45.7%	59.4%	51.3%	51.1%	31st	203rd of 377
Median age	33.6	37.1	38.6	38.9	14th	335th of 405
Residents 65 and older	10.8%	15.4%	17.2%	17.2%	12th	373rd of 405
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	15.9%	16%	25.1%	35.7%	11th	232nd of 403
Homeownership rateWeakness	42.6%	54.9%	70%	65.2%	11th	380th of 397
Average commuteStrength	18.1 min	20.2 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	6th	364th of 393
Population density	22/sq mi	35/sq mi	63/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	269th of 405
Median household incomeWeakness	$40,179	$39,956	$56,447	$80,734	3rd	285th of 376
Per capita incomeWeakness	$20,317	$21,138	$31,549	$44,673	3rd	336th of 405
Population	1,358	24,333	2,946,779	334,922,499	2nd	296th of 405
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$29,160	$33,509	$40,605	$49,666	2nd	344th of 403
Median home value	$86,900	$100,300	$169,800	$332,700	1st	300th of 372
Median gross rent	$440	$694	$954	$1,413	1st	305th of 319
Broadband accessWeakness	63.1%	74.5%	84.1%	91%	1st	356th of 397
Veterans	1%	3.7%	6.8%	6.2%	1st	373rd of 405
Tech workers	0%	1.1%	1.4%	3.8%	1st	373rd 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

15%

5–17

15%

18–24

13%

25–34

12%

35–44

11%

45–54

15%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

33.6

Under 18

22.9%

65 and over

10.8%

Race and ethnicity

White13%
Black75%
Hispanic11%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial1%

Diversity index

40.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

8.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

85.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

87%

Spanish

13%

Other Indo-European

0.6%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 512
Average household size: 2.7
Family households: 52.5%
Married couples: 14.8%
Living alone: 35.5%
Veterans (of adults): 1%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

45%

$25–50k

12%

$50–75k

15%

$75–100k

17%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

38778

$40,179

Sunflower Co.

$39,956

Mississippi

$56,447

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$20,317

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

30.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

5.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.494

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

38778

$86,900

Sunflower Co.

$100,300

Mississippi

$169,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

38778

$440

Sunflower Co.

$694

Mississippi

$954

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

53%

2–4 units

25%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 562
Owner-occupied: 42.6%
Vacant: 8.9%
Median year built: 1984
Median rooms: 5.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 45.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 17.2%
Home value to income: 2.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

72%

Carpooled

16%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

10%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

31%

10–19

38%

20–29

30–44

20%

45–59

0.6%

60+

Average commute

18.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

8.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

63.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

21%

Healthcare

12%

Transportation and moving

11%

Construction and repair

11%

Cleaning and personal care

Office and admin

Production

Farming, fishing and forestry

Sales

Food service

Education

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Business and finance

0.5%

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Agriculture and mining

20%

Retail

14%

Education

13%

Manufacturing

12%

Construction

12%

Health care and social assistance

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Professional and technical services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Information

0.3%

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$29,160

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

10.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

19.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

3.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	38778	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$29,842	$74,888
Service	$18,954	$26,804
Sales and office	$30,781	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$28,634	$49,199
Production and transportation	$47,656	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

28%

High school

33%

Some college

11%

Associate's

12%

Bachelor's

10%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 72%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.6%
Households with broadband: 63.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 41.6%
No internet access: 34.6%
Without health insurance: 21.1%
Limited-English households: 10.4%

Geography

City (USPS): Sunflower
State: Mississippi
County: Sunflower County
Center point: 33.5540° N, 90.5142° W
Land area: 61 sq mi
Water area: 1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 38778

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
38736	Doddsville, MS	6.7 mi	610	—	$134,900
38761	Moorhead, MS	9 mi	1,903	$33,625	$62,900
38941	Itta Bena, MS	10 mi	3,767	$38,705	$91,100
38749	Indianola, MS · PO box	11 mi	—	—	—
38952	Schlater, MS	11 mi	301	$68,958	—
38751	Indianola, MS	12 mi	9,949	$44,699	$116,100
38771	Ruleville, MS	13 mi	2,724	$33,547	$86,100
38753	Inverness, MS	15 mi	1,165	$59,000	$159,300
38946	Morgan City, MS	15 mi	130	—	$89,400
38959	Swiftown, MS · PO box	15 mi	—	—	—
38773	Shaw, MS	15 mi	2,201	$30,661	$110,400
38944	Minter City, MS	18 mi	314	$39,934	$91,000

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Questions about 38778

What city is zip code 38778?

38778 is assigned to Sunflower, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 38778 in?

38778 is in Sunflower County, Mississippi.

What is the population of 38778?

About 1,358 people live in 38778, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 38778 in?

38778 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 38778?

The median household income in 38778 is $40,179.

What zip codes are near 38778?

The closest zip codes to 38778 are 38736, 38761, 38941, 38749, 38952.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 38778, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.