Zip code 39638: Gloster, Mississippi

Q: What city is zip code 39638?

39638 is assigned to Gloster, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 39638 in?

39638 is mostly in Amite County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 39638?

About 3,259 people live in 39638, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 39638?

The median household income in 39638 is $37,185.

Q: What zip codes are near 39638?

The closest zip codes to 39638 are 39633, 39645, 39631, 70761, 39653.

Residential delivery areaAmite CountyCentral Time

Population

3,259

Median household income

$37K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$95K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$422/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

47.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

185 sq mi

18 people/sq mi

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

About 39638

39638 is a rural zip code in Gloster, Mississippi (Amite County), covering 185 sq mi of land. About 3,259 people live here, or 18 per square mile. The median resident is 47.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $37,185 a year, about 46% of the national median of $80,734. 24.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $95,400, or 2.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 82% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $422 a month.

13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 40.4 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; transportation and moving goods; and construction and repair.

How 39638 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Rent-burdened renters73.9%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · MS 51.3%41st of 377 in MS
Average commute40.4 min
97th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · MS 25.6 min23rd of 393 in MS
Residents 65 and older27.3%
95th
U.S. 17.2% · MS 17.2%31st of 405 in MS
Unemployment rate9.8%
94th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · MS 5.8%79th of 405 in MS
Housing vacancy18.5%
92nd
U.S. 10.1% · MS 14.6%144th of 397 in MS
Median age47.2
91st
U.S. 38.9 · MS 38.655th of 405 in MS
Poverty rate24.3%
91st
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MS 18.9%138th of 398 in MS
Homeownership rate81.5%
82nd
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · MS 70%144th of 397 in MS
Government workers17.8%
75th
U.S. 14.5% · MS 18.5%205th of 405 in MS
Income inequality (Gini)0.467
74th
U.S. 0.483 · MS 0.482152nd of 393 in MS
Uninsured rate9.5%
68th
U.S. 8.4% · MS 11%253rd of 403 in MS
Diversity index49.3
51st
U.S. 61.4 · MS 56.1151st of 405 in MS
Median earnings per worker$47,604
48th
U.S. $49,666 · MS $40,60560th of 403 in MS
Residents under 1820.8%
38th
U.S. 22% · MS 23.3%280th of 405 in MS
Veterans3.1%
16th
U.S. 6.2% · MS 6.8%322nd of 405 in MS
Work from home5.7%
10th
U.S. 15.1% · MS 5.9%128th of 405 in MS
Tech workers0.8%
10th
U.S. 3.8% · MS 1.4%144th of 405 in MS
Foreign-born residents1.5%
9th
U.S. 14.1% · MS 2.4%136th of 405 in MS
Self-employed workers5.9%
9th
U.S. 10% · MS 9.4%302nd of 405 in MS
Per capita income$24,690
8th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MS $31,549268th of 405 in MS
Bachelor's degree or higher12.7%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MS 25.1%294th of 403 in MS
Population3,259
5th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MS 2,946,779192nd of 405 in MS
Healthcare workers4.7%
3rd
U.S. 9.7% · MS 11.1%331st of 405 in MS
Population density18/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · MS 63/sq mi310th of 405 in MS
Median household income$37,185
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MS $56,447310th of 376 in MS
Median home value$95,400
2nd
U.S. $332,700 · MS $169,800255th of 372 in MS
Median gross rent$422
1st
U.S. $1,413 · MS $954309th of 319 in MS
Broadband access67.6%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MS 84.1%338th of 397 in MS

Measure	39638	Amite	MS	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MS
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	73.9%	54.4%	51.3%	51.1%	99th	41st of 377
Average commuteWeakness	40.4 min	34.8 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	97th	23rd of 393
Residents 65 and older	27.3%	26.3%	17.2%	17.2%	95th	31st of 405
Unemployment rateWeakness	9.8%	5.8%	5.8%	5.2%	94th	79th of 405
Housing vacancy	18.5%	20.4%	14.6%	10.1%	92nd	144th of 397
Median age	47.2	49.2	38.6	38.9	91st	55th of 405
Poverty rateWeakness	24.3%	27.6%	18.9%	12.5%	91st	138th of 398
Homeownership rateStrength	81.5%	82.4%	70%	65.2%	82nd	144th of 397
Government workers	17.8%	19.6%	18.5%	14.5%	75th	205th of 405
Income inequality (Gini)	0.467	0.468	0.482	0.483	74th	152nd of 393
Uninsured rate	9.5%	11.4%	11%	8.4%	68th	253rd of 403
Diversity index	49.3	49.6	56.1	61.4	51st	151st of 405
Median earnings per worker	$47,604	$41,680	$40,605	$49,666	48th	60th of 403
Residents under 18	20.8%	20.2%	23.3%	22%	38th	280th of 405
Veterans	3.1%	3.7%	6.8%	6.2%	16th	322nd of 405
Work from home	5.7%	6.9%	5.9%	15.1%	10th	128th of 405
Tech workers	0.8%	0.4%	1.4%	3.8%	10th	144th of 405
Foreign-born residents	1.5%	0.5%	2.4%	14.1%	9th	136th of 405
Self-employed workers	5.9%	14.2%	9.4%	10%	9th	302nd of 405
Per capita incomeWeakness	$24,690	$24,724	$31,549	$44,673	8th	268th of 405
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	12.7%	11.2%	25.1%	35.7%	6th	294th of 403
Population	3,259	12,565	2,946,779	334,922,499	5th	192nd of 405
Healthcare workers	4.7%	7.3%	11.1%	9.7%	3rd	331st of 405
Population density	18/sq mi	17/sq mi	63/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	310th of 405
Median household incomeWeakness	$37,185	$37,222	$56,447	$80,734	2nd	310th of 376
Median home value	$95,400	$100,800	$169,800	$332,700	2nd	255th of 372
Median gross rent	$422	$670	$954	$1,413	1st	309th of 319
Broadband accessWeakness	67.6%	69.5%	84.1%	91%	1st	338th of 397

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

14%

5–17

18–24

10%

25–34

12%

35–44

45–54

16%

55–64

17%

65–74

10%

75+

Median age

47.2

Under 18

20.8%

65 and over

27.3%

Race and ethnicity

White42%
Black57%
Hispanic0.2%
Asian0.1%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.1%

Diversity index

49.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

74.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

97%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.7%

Asian / Pacific

0.2%

Other

Households

Households: 1,533
Average household size: 2.1
Family households: 52.8%
Married couples: 36.6%
Living alone: 43.7%
Veterans (of adults): 3.1%
Male / female: 47% / 53%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

35%

$25–50k

31%

$50–75k

14%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

39638

$37,185

Amite Co.

$37,222

Mississippi

$56,447

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$24,690

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

24.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

5.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.467

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

39638

$95,400

Amite Co.

$100,800

Mississippi

$169,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

39638

$422

Amite Co.

$670

Mississippi

$954

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

58%

2–4 units

5–19 units

0.5%

20+ units

Mobile home

36%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,881
Owner-occupied: 81.5%
Vacant: 18.5%
Median year built: 1982
Median rooms: 5.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 73.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 8.7%
Home value to income: 2.6× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

73%

Carpooled

20%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.8%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

11%

10–19

22%

20–29

30–44

21%

45–59

60+

33%

Average commute

40.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

9.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

46.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

13%

Transportation and moving

13%

Construction and repair

13%

Production

13%

Legal and social services

Sales

Healthcare

Farming, fishing and forestry

Engineering and science

Education

Cleaning and personal care

Police and fire

Management

Food service

Business and finance

Computer and math

0.8%

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Manufacturing

18%

Health care and social assistance

13%

Agriculture and mining

12%

Education

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Retail

Public administration

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Wholesale

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Information

0.8%

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$47,604

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

5.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

17.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	39638	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$38,438	$74,888
Service	$18,111	$26,804
Sales and office	$28,491	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$64,659	$49,199
Production and transportation	$48,859	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

16%

High school

37%

Some college

25%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 84%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.1%
Households with broadband: 67.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 34.3%
No internet access: 31.6%
Without health insurance: 9.5%
Limited-English households: 1.2%

Geography

City (USPS): Gloster
State: Mississippi
County: Amite County
Center point: 31.2250° N, 90.9959° W
Land area: 185 sq mi
Water area: 0.4 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

39638 spans 2 counties

Amite County83% of land
Wilkinson County17% of land

Zip codes near 39638

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
39633	Crosby, MS	11 mi	759	$42,228	$59,700
39645	Liberty, MS	13 mi	4,050	$40,231	$114,800
39631	Centreville, MS	14 mi	4,524	$36,790	$69,300
70761	Norwood, LA	18 mi	732	$88,872	$142,000
39653	Meadville, MS	18 mi	3,247	$53,689	$97,800
39630	Bude, MS	19 mi	947	$25,484	$81,900
39661	Roxie, MS	19 mi	2,251	$63,125	$86,600
39664	Smithdale, MS	20 mi	2,603	$42,500	$113,200
70789	Wilson, LA	20 mi	917	$35,000	$120,800
39669	Woodville, MS	22 mi	3,929	$27,364	$89,900
70722	Clinton, LA	26 mi	4,233	$76,144	$229,800
39647	Mc Call Creek, MS	27 mi	814	$67,639	$212,000

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Questions about 39638

What city is zip code 39638?

39638 is assigned to Gloster, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 39638 in?

39638 is mostly in Amite County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 39638?

About 3,259 people live in 39638, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 39638 in?

39638 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 39638?

The median household income in 39638 is $37,185.

What zip codes are near 39638?

The closest zip codes to 39638 are 39633, 39645, 39631, 70761, 39653.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 39638, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.