38631 ZIP Code — Friars Point, MS

Coahoma County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38631 is located in Friars Point, Mississippi, within Coahoma County. It covers approximately 3.14 square miles and serves a population of 1,275 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38631

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $71,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 52%.

Median household income is $27,083. Poverty affects 56% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (51%), diabetes (19%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 38631 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,275

population

3.14

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38631 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38631

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38631. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Friars Point	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,275
Population density	406 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	3.14 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	34.3680
Longitude	-90.6388
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	86.7%	70.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	11.5%	21.5%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	1.9%	6.7%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,275

Population

406

People per sq mi

32.3

Median age

$27,083

Median household income

$13,450

Per capita income

$71,500

Median home value

$456

Median monthly rent

52.2%

Home ownership

55.8%

Poverty rate

9.7%

Unemployment

315

Housing units

8.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

128

45–54

109

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	422	33.1%
18 and over	853	66.9%
65 and over	127	10.0%
Median age	32.3 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 98.9%

White 1.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,261	98.9%
White	14	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	86.7%	70.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	11.5%	21.5%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	1.9%	6.7%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	3.4%

Under $10k 14.7%

$10k–$15k 11.8%

$15k–$25k 19.6%

$25k–$35k 14.3%

$35k–$50k 18.6%

$50k–$75k 7.6%

$75k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.7%
$10k–$15k	11.8%
$15k–$25k	19.6%
$25k–$35k	14.3%
$35k–$50k	18.6%
$50k–$75k	7.6%
$75k–$100k	12.5%
$100k–$150k	0.8%
Median income	$27,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.9%

$50k–$100k 60.2%

$100k–$150k 8.3%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k–$300k 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$71,500
Median rent / month	$456
Owner occupied	52.2%
Renter occupied	47.8%
Vacant	8.8%
Single-family detached	48.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.2%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	20.2%
1990–1999	22.9%
1980–1989	23.3%
1970–1979	8.1%
1960–1969	8.8%
1950–1959	9.3%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	2.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.7%
1 bedroom	1.1%
2 bedrooms	38.3%
3 bedrooms	43.8%
4 bedrooms	11.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	20.2%
1 vehicle	39.8%
2 vehicles	17.3%
3 or more	22.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	45.7%
Electricity	50.0%
Propane / LP gas	4.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	60	11.8%
Cohabiting couple	80	15.7%
Male householder, no spouse	49	9.6%
Female householder, no spouse	321	62.9%
Households with children under 18	207	40.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	119	23.3%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	62.3%	70.2%
Married	26.7%	9.7%
Separated	6.0%	2.8%
Widowed	0.0%	4.3%
Divorced	5.0%	13.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 10.4%

HS graduate 36.8%

Some college, no degree 26.0%

Associate's degree 14.3%

Bachelor's degree 6.0%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.0%
Bachelor's or higher	8.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	40	9.8%
Kindergarten	25	6.1%
Elementary school	162	39.5%
High school	87	21.2%
College / grad school	96	23.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 35.7%

Education & healthcare 23.8%

Public administration 14.8%

Retail trade 6.9%

Manufacturing 5.5%

Wholesale trade 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Other services 1.4%

Professional & management 1.2%

Construction 1.0%

Finance & real estate 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.2%
Service	57.1%
Sales & office	13.1%
Natural resources & construction	1.9%
Production & transportation	11.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.9%
Government	25.7%
Self-employed	1.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.5%
Carpool	7.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.7

Poverty

All people 55.8%

Under 18 years 64.2%

18 and over 51.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 66.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.6%
Retirement income	12.9%
Supplemental Security	4.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	27.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	50.5%
High blood pressure	51.3%
High cholesterol	32.8%
Diabetes	19.4%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	6.4%
Asthma	13.7%
Arthritis	30.9%
Kidney disease	4.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	4.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.8%
Binge drinking	10.1%
No physical activity	42.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.7%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	32.5%
Poor mental health	18.7%
Poor physical health	16.1%
No health insurance	27.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.3%
Visited dentist	41.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.3%
Teeth loss	31.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	17	2.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.1%
65 and over	40.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	34.7%
Public insurance	57.5%
No insurance	12.5%
Uninsured under 19	3.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,141	89.5%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,275	100.0%
Born in same state	1,275	100.0%
Born in different state	1,219	95.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	5	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	5	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.0%
Internet access	88.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38631

What city is ZIP code 38631 in?

ZIP code 38631 is primarily assigned to Friars Point, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38631 in?

ZIP code 38631 falls within Coahoma County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38631?

56% of residents in ZIP code 38631 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 38631 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 38631 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38631?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 38631?

Health data for ZIP code 38631 shows elevated rates of obesity (51%) and diabetes (19%) and smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 38631 in?

ZIP code 38631 observes the CST timezone.