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

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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
51
Under 5
83
38
5–9
62
44
10–14
71
40
15–19
65
27
20–24
44
60
25–34
97
79
35–44
128
67
45–54
109
18
55–59
28
14
60–64
23
29
65–74
48
17
75–84
27
2
85+
4
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1842233.1%
18 and over85366.9%
65 and over12710.0%
Median age32.3 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 98.9%
White 1.1%
GroupCount%
Black or African American1,26198.9%
White141.1%

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 $10k14.7%
$10k–$15k11.8%
$15k–$25k19.6%
$25k–$35k14.3%
$35k–$50k18.6%
$50k–$75k7.6%
$75k–$100k12.5%
$100k–$150k0.8%
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

MetricValue
Median home value$71,500
Median rent / month$456
Owner occupied52.2%
Renter occupied47.8%
Vacant8.8%
Single-family detached48.1%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes10.2%
Median rooms5.5
Avg household size (owned)2.38

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.5%
2000–200920.2%
1990–199922.9%
1980–198923.3%
1970–19798.1%
1960–19698.8%
1950–19599.3%
1940–19492.3%
1939 or earlier2.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)5.7%
1 bedroom1.1%
2 bedrooms38.3%
3 bedrooms43.8%
4 bedrooms11.1%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle20.2%
1 vehicle39.8%
2 vehicles17.3%
3 or more22.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas45.7%
Electricity50.0%
Propane / LP gas4.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family6011.8%
Cohabiting couple8015.7%
Male householder, no spouse499.6%
Female householder, no spouse32162.9%
Households with children under 1820740.6%
Households with seniors (65+)11923.3%
Average household size2.50

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married62.3%70.2%
Married26.7%9.7%
Separated6.0%2.8%
Widowed0.0%4.3%
Divorced5.0%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 higher86.0%
Bachelor's or higher8.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool409.8%
Kindergarten256.1%
Elementary school16239.5%
High school8721.2%
College / grad school9623.4%

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 & arts16.2%
Service57.1%
Sales & office13.1%
Natural resources & construction1.9%
Production & transportation11.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector72.9%
Government25.7%
Self-employed1.4%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone88.5%
Carpool7.4%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home4.1%
Other means0.0%
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 Security39.6%
Retirement income12.9%
Supplemental Security4.1%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP27.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity50.5%
High blood pressure51.3%
High cholesterol32.8%
Diabetes19.4%
Heart disease7.8%
Stroke6.4%
Asthma13.7%
Arthritis30.9%
Kidney disease4.7%
Pulmonary disease9.8%
Cancer4.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking27.8%
Binge drinking10.1%
No physical activity42.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep41.7%
Depression21.0%
Fair or poor health32.5%
Poor mental health18.7%
Poor physical health16.1%
No health insurance27.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)83.3%
Visited dentist41.3%
Cholesterol screening87.3%
Teeth loss31.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans172.0%
Disability%
Any disability7.0%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years5.1%
65 and over40.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance34.7%
Public insurance57.5%
No insurance12.5%
Uninsured under 193.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,14189.5%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,275100.0%
Born in same state1,275100.0%
Born in different state1,21995.6%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian50.4%
AncestryCount%
French50.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.0%
Internet access88.2%

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.

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