38614 ZIP Code — Clarksdale, MS

Coahoma County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38614 is located in Clarksdale, Mississippi, within Coahoma County. It covers approximately 242.70 square miles and serves a population of 16,530 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38614

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $86,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 52%.

Median household income is $36,225. Poverty affects 38% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 30% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), diabetes (17%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 38614 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

16,530

population

242.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38614 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38614

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38614. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Clarksdale	Acceptable
Clarksdale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38720 Alligator (9.6 mi) 38740 Duncan (12.4 mi) 38645 Lyon (12.7 mi) 72333 Elaine (15 mi) 38617 Coahoma (15.9 mi) 38774 Shelby (16.3 mi) 72342 Helena (18.3 mi) 38609 Marks (19 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	16,530
Population density	68 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	242.70 sq mi
Water area	0.72 sq mi
Latitude	34.2045
Longitude	-90.6938
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	662

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.9%	70.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	21.4%	21.5%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	7.4%	6.7%	15.3%
Over $200k	2.2%	1.8%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

16,530

Population

People per sq mi

35.0

Median age

$36,225

Median household income

$22,536

Per capita income

$86,500

Median home value

$745

Median monthly rent

51.6%

Home ownership

37.5%

Poverty rate

11.7%

Unemployment

4,610

Housing units

21.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

621

Under 5

644

507

5–9

527

699

10–14

726

620

15–19

643

616

20–24

639

994

25–34

1,033

901

35–44

936

812

45–54

844

479

55–59

498

530

60–64

551

832

65–74

863

304

75–84

315

194

85+

202

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,358	26.4%
18 and over	12,172	73.6%
65 and over	2,710	16.4%
Median age	35.0 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 75.9%

White 17.2%

Two or more races 4.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Asian 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	12,785	75.9%
White	2,900	17.2%
Two or more races	694	4.1%
Hispanic or Latino	323	1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	74	0.4%
Asian	40	0.2%
Other race	37	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.9%	70.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	21.4%	21.5%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	7.4%	6.7%	15.3%
Over $200k	2.2%	1.8%	3.4%

Under $10k 11.0%

$10k–$15k 11.5%

$15k–$25k 16.5%

$25k–$35k 8.3%

$35k–$50k 16.2%

$50k–$75k 14.0%

$75k–$100k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 6.3%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.0%
$10k–$15k	11.5%
$15k–$25k	16.5%
$25k–$35k	8.3%
$35k–$50k	16.2%
$50k–$75k	14.0%
$75k–$100k	11.7%
$100k–$150k	6.3%
$150k–$200k	1.1%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$36,225

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.2%

$50k–$100k 33.2%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 9.1%

$200k–$300k 11.8%

$300k–$500k 3.4%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$86,500
Median rent / month	$745
Owner occupied	51.6%
Renter occupied	48.4%
Vacant	16.8%
Single-family detached	71.6%
Large apartment buildings	2.7%
Mobile homes	4.1%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.6%
2000–2009	7.1%
1990–1999	11.0%
1980–1989	7.1%
1970–1979	19.7%
1960–1969	13.6%
1950–1959	20.6%
1940–1949	11.2%
1939 or earlier	7.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.1%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	20.5%
3 bedrooms	49.7%
4 bedrooms	15.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.9%
1 vehicle	40.1%
2 vehicles	31.1%
3 or more	16.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	63.0%
Electricity	29.6%
Propane / LP gas	6.0%
Wood	0.3%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,575	24.5%
Cohabiting couple	498	7.8%
Male householder, no spouse	1,354	21.1%
Female householder, no spouse	2,995	46.6%
Households with children under 18	2,141	33.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,145	33.4%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	50.9%	50.0%
Married	31.2%	22.1%
Separated	4.3%	5.7%
Widowed	3.8%	12.9%
Divorced	9.8%	9.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.4%

Some HS, no diploma 10.6%

HS graduate 21.6%

Some college, no degree 25.4%

Associate's degree 11.9%

Bachelor's degree 13.3%

Graduate / professional 7.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.1%
Bachelor's or higher	21.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	401	8.5%
Kindergarten	114	2.4%
Elementary school	2,145	45.5%
High school	857	18.2%
College / grad school	1,193	25.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.8%

Manufacturing 11.5%

Retail trade 11.4%

Transportation & utilities 8.1%

Professional & management 5.9%

Construction 5.3%

Public administration 4.4%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Other services 1.9%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.2%
Service	23.0%
Sales & office	15.7%
Natural resources & construction	11.4%
Production & transportation	12.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.9%
Government	22.7%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.1%
Carpool	13.6%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	7.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.6

Poverty

All people 37.5%

Under 18 years 50.1%

18 and over 32.8%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 48.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.9%
Retirement income	17.6%
Supplemental Security	13.2%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	29.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.6%
High blood pressure	48.3%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	17.4%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	5.8%
Asthma	12.1%
Arthritis	30.9%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	5.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.9%
Binge drinking	11.1%
No physical activity	37.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.8%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	27.3%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	23.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.1%
Visited dentist	48.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	24.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	629	5.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.3%
Under 18	6.2%
18–64 years	15.9%
65 and over	35.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	40.0%
Public insurance	54.6%
No insurance	12.9%
Uninsured under 19	2.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	15,265	92.3%
Spanish	304	2.0%
Other Indo-European	282	1.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	22	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	16,219	98.1%
Born in same state	16,219	98.1%
Born in different state	14,295	86.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	311	1.9%
Not a US citizen	22	7.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	829	5%
Italian	545	3.3%
Arab	408	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	34	0.2%
Polish	15	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.9%
Internet access	86.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38614

What city is ZIP code 38614 in?

ZIP code 38614 is primarily assigned to Clarksdale, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38614 in?

ZIP code 38614 falls within Coahoma County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38614?

38% of residents in ZIP code 38614 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 38614 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 38614 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 38614?

Health data for ZIP code 38614 shows elevated rates of obesity (46%) and diabetes (17%) and smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38614?

The median home value in ZIP code 38614 is $86,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 38614 in?

ZIP code 38614 observes the CST timezone.