Zip code 38944: Minter City, Mississippi

Q: What city is zip code 38944?

38944 is assigned to Minter City, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 38944 in?

38944 is mostly in Leflore County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 38944?

About 314 people live in 38944, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 38944?

The median household income in 38944 is $39,934.

Q: What zip codes are near 38944?

The closest zip codes to 38944 are 38928, 38950, 38952, 38771, 38966.

Residential delivery areaLeflore CountyCentral Time

Population

314

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$40K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$91K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

98 sq mi

3 people/sq mi

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

About 38944

38944 is a rural zip code in Minter City, Mississippi (Leflore County), covering 98 sq mi of land. About 314 people live here, or 3 per square mile. The median resident is 42 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 earns $39,934 a year, about 49% of the national median of $80,734. 36% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $91,000, or 2.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 63% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 20.1 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; farming, fishing and forestry; and healthcare. 25% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 38944 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 314 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Uninsured rate34.7%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MS 11%5th of 403 in MS
Poverty rate36%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MS 18.9%44th of 398 in MS
Housing vacancy22.9%
95th
U.S. 10.1% · MS 14.6%91st of 397 in MS
Unemployment rate9.4%
92nd
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · MS 5.8%84th of 405 in MS
Residents 65 and older23.9%
89th
U.S. 17.2% · MS 17.2%65th of 405 in MS
Healthcare workers13%
88th
U.S. 9.7% · MS 11.1%116th of 405 in MS
Veterans7.8%
75th
U.S. 6.2% · MS 6.8%97th of 405 in MS
Median age42
72nd
U.S. 38.9 · MS 38.6133rd of 405 in MS
Government workers15.6%
63rd
U.S. 14.5% · MS 18.5%251st of 405 in MS
Residents under 1822%
49th
U.S. 22% · MS 23.3%253rd of 405 in MS
Homeownership rate63.4%
38th
U.S. 65.2% · MS 70%310th of 397 in MS
Rent-burdened renters46.7%
35th
U.S. 51.1% · MS 51.3%190th of 377 in MS
Income inequality (Gini)0.412
30th
U.S. 0.483 · MS 0.482277th of 393 in MS
Diversity index34.9
29th
U.S. 61.4 · MS 56.1277th of 405 in MS
Foreign-born residents4.5%
26th
U.S. 14.1% · MS 2.4%41st of 405 in MS
Average commute20.1 min
13th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · MS 25.6 min333rd of 393 in MS
Median household income$39,934
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MS $56,447288th of 376 in MS
Self-employed workers4.5%
3rd
U.S. 10% · MS 9.4%334th of 405 in MS
Median home value$91,000
2nd
U.S. $332,700 · MS $169,800279th of 372 in MS
Bachelor's degree or higher8.9%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MS 25.1%344th of 403 in MS
Population314
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · MS 2,946,779381st of 405 in MS
Population density3/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · MS 63/sq mi402nd of 405 in MS
Per capita income$18,006
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MS $31,549365th of 405 in MS
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · MS 5.9%377th of 405 in MS
Broadband access71.3%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MS 84.1%306th of 397 in MS
Median earnings per worker$15,323
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MS $40,605395th of 403 in MS
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · MS 1.4%323rd of 405 in MS

Measure	38944	Leflore	MS	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MS
Uninsured rateWeakness	34.7%	13%	11%	8.4%	99th	5th of 403
Poverty rateWeakness	36%	31.5%	18.9%	12.5%	98th	44th of 398
Housing vacancy	22.9%	19.1%	14.6%	10.1%	95th	91st of 397
Unemployment rateWeakness	9.4%	11.6%	5.8%	5.2%	92nd	84th of 405
Residents 65 and older	23.9%	15.1%	17.2%	17.2%	89th	65th of 405
Healthcare workers	13%	10.7%	11.1%	9.7%	88th	116th of 405
Veterans	7.8%	2.5%	6.8%	6.2%	75th	97th of 405
Median age	42	34.7	38.6	38.9	72nd	133rd of 405
Government workers	15.6%	20.9%	18.5%	14.5%	63rd	251st of 405
Residents under 18	22%	27.3%	23.3%	22%	49th	253rd of 405
Homeownership rate	63.4%	52.4%	70%	65.2%	38th	310th of 397
Rent-burdened renters	46.7%	49.1%	51.3%	51.1%	35th	190th of 377
Income inequality (Gini)	0.412	0.528	0.482	0.483	30th	277th of 393
Diversity index	34.9	40.3	56.1	61.4	29th	277th of 405
Foreign-born residents	4.5%	1.4%	2.4%	14.1%	26th	41st of 405
Average commuteStrength	20.1 min	20.4 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	13th	333rd of 393
Median household incomeWeakness	$39,934	$35,277	$56,447	$80,734	3rd	288th of 376
Self-employed workers	4.5%	7.4%	9.4%	10%	3rd	334th of 405
Median home value	$91,000	$101,200	$169,800	$332,700	2nd	279th of 372
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	8.9%	21.2%	25.1%	35.7%	2nd	344th of 403
Population	314	27,141	2,946,779	334,922,499	1st	381st of 405
Population density	3/sq mi	46/sq mi	63/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	402nd of 405
Per capita incomeWeakness	$18,006	$22,600	$31,549	$44,673	1st	365th of 405
Work from home	0%	2.9%	5.9%	15.1%	1st	377th of 405
Broadband accessWeakness	71.3%	69.3%	84.1%	91%	1st	306th of 397
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$15,323	$31,360	$40,605	$49,666	1st	395th of 403
Tech workers	0%	0.4%	1.4%	3.8%	1st	323rd 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

18%

Under 5

5–17

14%

18–24

10%

25–34

23%

35–44

45–54

55–64

15%

65–74

75+

Median age

Under 18

22%

65 and over

23.9%

Race and ethnicity

White19%
Black78%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

34.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

4.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

84.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

75%

Spanish

25%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 101
Average household size: 3.1
Family households: 64.4%
Married couples: 30.7%
Living alone: 35.6%
Veterans (of adults): 7.8%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

32%

$25–50k

36%

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

25%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

38944

$39,934

Leflore Co.

$35,277

Mississippi

$56,447

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$18,006

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

36%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.412

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

38944

$91,000

Leflore Co.

$101,200

Mississippi

$169,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

38944

—

Leflore Co.

$689

Mississippi

$954

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

84%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

10%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 131
Owner-occupied: 63.4%
Vacant: 22.9%
Median year built: 1975
Median rooms: 5.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 46.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 2.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

76%

Carpooled

12%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

12%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

16%

10–19

42%

20–29

30–44

31%

45–59

60+

Average commute

20.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

9.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

66.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Sales

34%

Farming, fishing and forestry

19%

Healthcare

13%

Construction and repair

10%

Transportation and moving

Education

Legal and social services

Production

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Office and admin

Industries

Retail

34%

Agriculture and mining

19%

Health care and social assistance

13%

Construction

10%

Education

Manufacturing

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$15,323

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

4.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

15.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	38944	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$21,458	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$15,263	$49,199
Production and transportation	$43,750	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

14%

High school

40%

Some college

37%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 86.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 71.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 5.9%
No internet access: 28.7%
Without health insurance: 34.7%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Minter City
State: Mississippi
County: Leflore County
Center point: 33.7650° N, 90.3415° W
Land area: 98 sq mi
Water area: 0.8 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

38944 spans 2 counties

Leflore County97% of land
Tallahatchie County3% of land

Zip codes near 38944

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
38928	Glendora, MS	7.8 mi	208	$35,438	—
38950	Philipp, MS	8.4 mi	717	—	$49,100
38952	Schlater, MS	10 mi	301	$68,958	—
38771	Ruleville, MS	11 mi	2,724	$33,547	$86,100
38966	Webb, MS	11 mi	646	$32,208	$99,500
38737	Drew, MS	11 mi	2,951	$28,343	$77,800
38945	Money, MS · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—
38962	Tippo, MS	12 mi	45	—	—
38736	Doddsville, MS	14 mi	610	—	$134,900
38958	Swan Lake, MS · PO box	14 mi	—	—	—
38957	Sumner, MS	16 mi	347	$41,181	$162,500
38738	Parchman, MS	16 mi	2,463	—	—

Questions about 38944

What city is zip code 38944?

38944 is assigned to Minter City, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 38944 in?

38944 is mostly in Leflore County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 38944?

About 314 people live in 38944, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 38944 in?

38944 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 38944?

The median household income in 38944 is $39,934.

What zip codes are near 38944?

The closest zip codes to 38944 are 38928, 38950, 38952, 38771, 38966.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 38944, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.