Zip code 38781: Winstonville, Mississippi

Q: What city is zip code 38781?

38781 is assigned to Winstonville, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 38781 in?

38781 is in Bolivar County, Mississippi.

Q: What is the population of 38781?

About 153 people live in 38781, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 38781?

The median household income in 38781 is under $2,500.

Q: What zip codes are near 38781?

The closest zip codes to 38781 are 38762, 38774, 38759, 38740, 38732.

Residential delivery areaBolivar CountyCentral Time

Population

153

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

<$2.5K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$163K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$375/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

54.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

0.7 sq mi

223 people/sq mi

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

About 38781

38781 is a small-town zip code in Winstonville, Mississippi (Bolivar County), covering 0.7 sq mi of land. About 153 people live here, or 223 per square mile. The median resident is 54.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household income is under $2,500 a year, the Census Bureau's reporting limit (U.S.: $80,734). 69.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). The median home value is $162,500. 36% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $375 a month.

14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; education; and healthcare.

How 38781 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 153 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Poverty rate69.3%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MS 18.9%5th of 398 in MS
Uninsured rate45.1%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MS 11%2nd of 403 in MS
Rent-burdened renters87.8%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · MS 51.3%24th of 377 in MS
Income inequality (Gini)0.792
99th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · MS 0.4821st of 393 in MS
Median age54.3
98th
U.S. 38.9 · MS 38.616th of 405 in MS
Residents 65 and older24.8%
91st
U.S. 17.2% · MS 17.2%48th of 405 in MS
Healthcare workers13.3%
90th
U.S. 9.7% · MS 11.1%108th of 405 in MS
Government workers13.3%
47th
U.S. 14.5% · MS 18.5%301st of 405 in MS
Population density223/sq mi
22nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · MS 63/sq mi65th of 405 in MS
Housing vacancy3.6%
17th
U.S. 10.1% · MS 14.6%380th of 397 in MS
Median home value$162,500
12th
U.S. $332,700 · MS $169,80094th of 372 in MS
Bachelor's degree or higher13.8%
7th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MS 25.1%268th of 403 in MS
Homeownership rate35.5%
7th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · MS 70%390th of 397 in MS
Median earnings per worker$29,375
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MS $40,605342nd of 403 in MS
Population153
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · MS 2,946,779396th of 405 in MS
Median household incomeunder $2,500
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MS $56,447376th of 376 in MS
Per capita income$9,329
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MS $31,549398th of 405 in MS
Median gross rent$375
1st
U.S. $1,413 · MS $954313th of 319 in MS
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · MS 5.9%346th of 405 in MS
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · MS 5.8%363rd of 405 in MS
Diversity index2.6
1st
U.S. 61.4 · MS 56.1391st of 405 in MS
Broadband access72.9%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MS 84.1%298th of 397 in MS
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · MS 6.8%384th of 405 in MS
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · MS 2.4%294th of 405 in MS
Residents under 187.2%
1st
U.S. 22% · MS 23.3%386th of 405 in MS
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · MS 1.4%243rd of 405 in MS
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · MS 9.4%383rd of 405 in MS

Measure	38781	Bolivar	MS	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MS
Poverty rateWeakness	69.3%	32.6%	18.9%	12.5%	99th	5th of 398
Uninsured rateWeakness	45.1%	11.2%	11%	8.4%	99th	2nd of 403
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	87.8%	58.4%	51.3%	51.1%	99th	24th of 377
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.792	0.540	0.482	0.483	99th	1st of 393
Median age	54.3	37.5	38.6	38.9	98th	16th of 405
Residents 65 and older	24.8%	17.1%	17.2%	17.2%	91st	48th of 405
Healthcare workers	13.3%	9.9%	11.1%	9.7%	90th	108th of 405
Government workers	13.3%	22.7%	18.5%	14.5%	47th	301st of 405
Population density	223/sq mi	34/sq mi	63/sq mi	95/sq mi	22nd	65th of 405
Housing vacancy	3.6%	12.9%	14.6%	10.1%	17th	380th of 397
Median home value	$162,500	$130,000	$169,800	$332,700	12th	94th of 372
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	13.8%	28%	25.1%	35.7%	7th	268th of 403
Homeownership rateWeakness	35.5%	62.6%	70%	65.2%	7th	390th of 397
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$29,375	$33,672	$40,605	$49,666	2nd	342nd of 403
Population	153	29,534	2,946,779	334,922,499	1st	396th of 405
Median household incomeWeakness	under $2,500	$39,585	$56,447	$80,734	1st	376th of 376
Per capita incomeWeakness	$9,329	$25,454	$31,549	$44,673	1st	398th of 405
Median gross rent	$375	$685	$954	$1,413	1st	313th of 319
Work from home	0%	2.4%	5.9%	15.1%	1st	346th of 405
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	7.1%	5.8%	5.2%	1st	363rd of 405
Diversity index	2.6	50.3	56.1	61.4	1st	391st of 405
Broadband accessWeakness	72.9%	77.9%	84.1%	91%	1st	298th of 397
Veterans	0%	3.2%	6.8%	6.2%	1st	384th of 405
Foreign-born residents	0%	1.7%	2.4%	14.1%	1st	294th of 405
Residents under 18	7.2%	24.6%	23.3%	22%	1st	386th of 405
Tech workers	0%	0.8%	1.4%	3.8%	1st	243rd of 405
Self-employed workers	0%	11.4%	9.4%	10%	1st	383rd 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

5–17

12%

18–24

25–34

35–44

31%

45–54

23%

55–64

22%

65–74

75+

Median age

54.3

Under 18

7.2%

65 and over

24.8%

Race and ethnicity

White0%
Black99%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other1%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

2.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

100%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 107
Average household size: 1.4
Family households: 32.7%
Married couples: 16.8%
Living alone: 67.3%
Veterans (of adults): 0%
Male / female: 38% / 62%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

79%

$25–50k

14%

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

38781

under $2,500

Bolivar Co.

$39,585

Mississippi

$56,447

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$9,329

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

69.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.792

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

38781

$162,500

Bolivar Co.

$130,000

Mississippi

$169,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

38781

$375

Bolivar Co.

$685

Mississippi

$954

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

37%

2–4 units

56%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 111
Owner-occupied: 35.5%
Vacant: 3.6%
Median year built: 1978
Median rooms: 4.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 87.8%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 87.8%
Home value to income: 65.0× (U.S. 4.1×)

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

53%

20–29

30–44

47%

45–59

60+

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

10.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

67%

Education

13%

Healthcare

13%

Sales

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Office and admin

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Transportation and moving

Industries

Manufacturing

67%

Health care and social assistance

27%

Retail

Education

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$29,375

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

13.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	38781	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

36%

High school

17%

Some college

Associate's

27%

Bachelor's

10%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 64.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.1%
Households with broadband: 72.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 31.8%
No internet access: 27.1%
Without health insurance: 45.1%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Winstonville
State: Mississippi
County: Bolivar County
Center point: 33.9087° N, 90.7568° W
Land area: 0.7 sq mi
Water area: under 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

Winstonville27% of zip

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

Zip codes near 38781

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
38762	Mound Bayou, MS	2 mi	1,904	$27,000	$95,400
38774	Shelby, MS	4 mi	1,758	$19,811	$90,400
38759	Merigold, MS	5.6 mi	1,346	$77,083	$143,400
38740	Duncan, MS	10 mi	496	$49,172	—
38732	Cleveland, MS	11 mi	16,696	$44,705	$160,700
38764	Pace, MS	11 mi	157	$26,042	$109,400
38733	Cleveland, MS	11 mi	33	—	—
38746	Gunnison, MS	12 mi	475	—	$57,000
38738	Parchman, MS	13 mi	2,463	—	—
38769	Rosedale, MS	14 mi	1,882	$20,104	$88,500
38720	Alligator, MS	14 mi	574	$62,639	$92,500
38737	Drew, MS	15 mi	2,951	$28,343	$77,800

Questions about 38781

What city is zip code 38781?

38781 is assigned to Winstonville, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 38781 in?

38781 is in Bolivar County, Mississippi.

What is the population of 38781?

About 153 people live in 38781, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 38781 in?

38781 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 38781?

The median household income in 38781 is under $2,500.

What zip codes are near 38781?

The closest zip codes to 38781 are 38762, 38774, 38759, 38740, 38732.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 38781, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.