Zip code 38950: Philipp, Mississippi

Q: What city is zip code 38950?

38950 is assigned to Philipp, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 38950 in?

38950 is mostly in Tallahatchie County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 38950?

About 717 people live in 38950, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 38950?

The closest zip codes to 38950 are 38945, 38944, 38962, 38940, 38928.

Residential delivery areaTallahatchie CountyCentral Time

Population

717

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$49K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

29.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

63 sq mi

11 people/sq mi

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

About 38950

38950 is a rural zip code in Philipp, Mississippi (Tallahatchie County), covering 63 sq mi of land. About 717 people live here, or 11 per square mile. The median resident is 29.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

37.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). The median home value is $49,100. 100% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 34.2 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; management; and healthcare.

How 38950 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Homeownership rate100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · MS 70%7th of 397 in MS
Uninsured rate30.5%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MS 11%8th of 403 in MS
Poverty rate37.2%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MS 18.9%38th of 398 in MS
Unemployment rate13.6%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · MS 5.8%48th of 405 in MS
Veterans14.8%
98th
U.S. 6.2% · MS 6.8%12th of 405 in MS
Housing vacancy27%
97th
U.S. 10.1% · MS 14.6%57th of 397 in MS
Average commute34.2 min
90th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · MS 25.6 min75th of 393 in MS
Residents under 1823.6%
64th
U.S. 22% · MS 23.3%190th of 405 in MS
Self-employed workers9.9%
57th
U.S. 10% · MS 9.4%156th of 405 in MS
Median earnings per worker$49,147
53rd
U.S. $49,666 · MS $40,60544th of 403 in MS
Diversity index49
50th
U.S. 61.4 · MS 56.1163rd of 405 in MS
Healthcare workers9.5%
50th
U.S. 9.7% · MS 11.1%215th of 405 in MS
Income inequality (Gini)0.433
48th
U.S. 0.483 · MS 0.482235th of 393 in MS
Residents 65 and older15.8%
44th
U.S. 17.2% · MS 17.2%286th of 405 in MS
Work from home8.4%
25th
U.S. 15.1% · MS 5.9%66th of 405 in MS
Per capita income$26,894
12th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MS $31,549207th of 405 in MS
Median age29.4
3rd
U.S. 38.9 · MS 38.6373rd of 405 in MS
Broadband access74.5%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MS 84.1%276th of 397 in MS
Population717
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · MS 2,946,779349th of 405 in MS
Population density11/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · MS 63/sq mi355th of 405 in MS
Median home value$49,100
1st
U.S. $332,700 · MS $169,800369th of 372 in MS
Bachelor's degree or higher0.5%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MS 25.1%396th of 403 in MS
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · MS 2.4%386th of 405 in MS
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · MS 1.4%378th of 405 in MS
Government workers0%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · MS 18.5%403rd of 405 in MS

Measure	38950	Tallahatchie	MS	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MS
Homeownership rateStrength	100%	64.5%	70%	65.2%	99th	7th of 397
Uninsured rateWeakness	30.5%	14.9%	11%	8.4%	99th	8th of 403
Poverty rateWeakness	37.2%	24.6%	18.9%	12.5%	98th	38th of 398
Unemployment rateWeakness	13.6%	10.2%	5.8%	5.2%	98th	48th of 405
Veterans	14.8%	6.2%	6.8%	6.2%	98th	12th of 405
Housing vacancy	27%	21.8%	14.6%	10.1%	97th	57th of 397
Average commuteWeakness	34.2 min	28.8 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	90th	75th of 393
Residents under 18	23.6%	20.5%	23.3%	22%	64th	190th of 405
Self-employed workers	9.9%	7.9%	9.4%	10%	57th	156th of 405
Median earnings per worker	$49,147	$35,283	$40,605	$49,666	53rd	44th of 403
Diversity index	49	49.6	56.1	61.4	50th	163rd of 405
Healthcare workers	9.5%	7.1%	11.1%	9.7%	50th	215th of 405
Income inequality (Gini)	0.433	0.459	0.482	0.483	48th	235th of 393
Residents 65 and older	15.8%	18.1%	17.2%	17.2%	44th	286th of 405
Work from home	8.4%	6.4%	5.9%	15.1%	25th	66th of 405
Per capita incomeWeakness	$26,894	$22,562	$31,549	$44,673	12th	207th of 405
Median age	29.4	39.7	38.6	38.9	3rd	373rd of 405
Broadband accessWeakness	74.5%	68.8%	84.1%	91%	2nd	276th of 397
Population	717	11,764	2,946,779	334,922,499	1st	349th of 405
Population density	11/sq mi	18/sq mi	63/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	355th of 405
Median home value	$49,100	$82,300	$169,800	$332,700	1st	369th of 372
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	0.5%	11.7%	25.1%	35.7%	1st	396th of 403
Foreign-born residents	0%	1.2%	2.4%	14.1%	1st	386th of 405
Tech workers	0%	0%	1.4%	3.8%	1st	378th of 405
Government workers	0%	24.1%	18.5%	14.5%	1st	403rd 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

24%

5–17

18–24

40%

25–34

35–44

45–54

10%

55–64

12%

65–74

75+

Median age

29.4

Under 18

23.6%

65 and over

15.8%

Race and ethnicity

White43%
Black57%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

91.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 200
Average household size: 3.6
Family households: 74.5%
Married couples: 33.5%
Living alone: 12.5%
Veterans (of adults): 14.8%
Male / female: 53% / 47%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

20%

$25–50k

35%

$50–75k

19%

$75–100k

15%

$100–150k

$150–200k

11%

$200k+

Median household income

38950

—

Tallahatchie Co.

$37,466

Mississippi

$56,447

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$26,894

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

37.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

12%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.433

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

38950

$49,100

Tallahatchie Co.

$82,300

Mississippi

$169,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

38950

—

Tallahatchie Co.

$732

Mississippi

$954

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

54%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

46%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 274
Owner-occupied: 100%
Vacant: 27%
Median year built: 1984
Median rooms: 5.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

70%

Carpooled

17%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

20–29

30–44

63%

45–59

31%

60+

Average commute

34.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

13.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

56.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

58%

Management

27%

Healthcare

Business and finance

Office and admin

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Industries

Manufacturing

58%

Health care and social assistance

15%

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Finance, insurance and real estate

Agriculture and mining

Education

Retail

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$49,147

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

9.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

10.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	38950	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$55,729	$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

13%

High school

62%

Some college

16%

Associate's

Bachelor's

0.5%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 87.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 74.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 0%
No internet access: 25.5%
Without health insurance: 30.5%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Philipp
State: Mississippi
County: Tallahatchie County
Center point: 33.7331° N, 90.2000° W
Land area: 63 sq mi
Water area: 0.9 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

38950 spans 2 counties

Tallahatchie County72% of land
Leflore County28% of land

Zip codes near 38950

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
38945	Money, MS · PO box	5.7 mi	—	—	—
38944	Minter City, MS	8.4 mi	314	$39,934	$91,000
38962	Tippo, MS	9.6 mi	45	—	—
38940	Holcomb, MS	10 mi	1,994	$64,048	$109,600
38928	Glendora, MS	11 mi	208	$35,438	—
38952	Schlater, MS	11 mi	301	$68,958	—
38958	Swan Lake, MS · PO box	14 mi	—	—	—
38920	Cascilla, MS	14 mi	396	$42,014	$67,200
38930	Greenwood, MS	15 mi	22,700	$35,453	$112,300
38966	Webb, MS	15 mi	646	$32,208	$99,500
38935	Greenwood, MS · PO box	15 mi	—	—	—
38921	Charleston, MS	18 mi	4,786	$37,326	$102,000

Questions about 38950

What city is zip code 38950?

38950 is assigned to Philipp, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 38950 in?

38950 is mostly in Tallahatchie County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 38950?

About 717 people live in 38950, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 38950 in?

38950 is in Central Time.

What zip codes are near 38950?

The closest zip codes to 38950 are 38945, 38944, 38962, 38940, 38928.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 38950, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.