38746 ZIP Code — Gunnison, MS

Bolivar County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38746 is located in Gunnison, Mississippi, within Bolivar County. It covers approximately 83.59 square miles and serves a population of 437 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38746

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $84,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.

The gap between median ($23,000) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 52% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 44% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), diabetes (21%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 38746 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.

437

population

83.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38746 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38746

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38746. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gunnison	Acceptable
Gunnison	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38769 Rosedale (7.9 mi) 38740 Duncan (10.7 mi) 38762 Mound Bayou (10.8 mi) 38774 Shelby (11.5 mi) 38720 Alligator (13.7 mi) 38726 Beulah (14.6 mi) 71674 Watson (15.2 mi) 38732 Cleveland (15.5 mi) 38759 Merigold (18 mi) 38733 Cleveland (18.2 mi) 72166 Tichnor (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	437
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	83.59 sq mi
Water area	10.27 sq mi
Latitude	33.9426
Longitude	-90.9438
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	77.6%	64.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	13.9%	23.1%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	6.1%	10.4%	15.3%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.5%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

437

Population

People per sq mi

38.5

Median age

$23,000

Median household income

$28,502

Per capita income

$84,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

53.5%

Home ownership

52.4%

Poverty rate

22.1%

Unemployment

129

Housing units

8.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	109	24.9%
18 and over	328	75.1%
65 and over	68	15.6%
Median age	38.5 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 77.1%

Two or more races 10.5%

Hispanic or Latino 6.6%

White 5.8%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	361	77.1%
Two or more races	49	10.5%
Hispanic or Latino	31	6.6%
White	27	5.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	77.6%	64.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	13.9%	23.1%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	6.1%	10.4%	15.3%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.5%	3.4%

$10k–$15k 34.2%

$15k–$25k 19.8%

$25k–$35k 5.4%

$35k–$50k 3.0%

$50k–$75k 18.3%

$75k–$100k 7.9%

$100k–$150k 5.4%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	34.2%
$15k–$25k	19.8%
$25k–$35k	5.4%
$35k–$50k	3.0%
$50k–$75k	18.3%
$75k–$100k	7.9%
$100k–$150k	5.4%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$23,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.6%

$50k–$100k 46.3%

$100k–$150k 13.9%

$200k–$300k 17.6%

$1M+ 4.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$84,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	53.5%
Renter occupied	46.5%
Vacant	9.4%
Single-family detached	58.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.5%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.19

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.3%
2000–2009	11.2%
1990–1999	19.7%
1980–1989	14.8%
1970–1979	10.8%
1960–1969	22.9%
1950–1959	1.3%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	9.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	23.3%
3 bedrooms	53.8%
4 bedrooms	22.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	24.8%
1 vehicle	38.1%
2 vehicles	28.7%
3 or more	8.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	20.3%
Electricity	44.1%
Propane / LP gas	35.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	22	10.9%
Cohabiting couple	3	1.5%
Male householder, no spouse	53	26.2%
Female householder, no spouse	124	61.4%
Households with children under 18	52	25.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	59	29.2%
Average household size	2.16

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	63.3%	44.6%
Married	14.0%	9.9%
Separated	4.0%	6.4%
Widowed	18.7%	23.8%
Divorced	0.0%	15.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 20.8%

HS graduate 40.3%

Some college, no degree 15.3%

Associate's degree 12.7%

Bachelor's degree 8.1%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.3%
Bachelor's or higher	8.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	7.5%
Kindergarten	27	29.0%
Elementary school	34	36.6%
High school	18	19.4%
College / grad school	7	7.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.0%

Retail trade 15.9%

Education & healthcare 15.9%

Transportation & utilities 14.8%

Public administration 13.6%

Construction 5.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Other services 4.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	12.5%
Service	19.3%
Sales & office	22.7%
Natural resources & construction	15.9%
Production & transportation	29.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.0%
Government	25.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.8%
Carpool	4.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	5.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.1

Poverty

All people 52.4%

Under 18 years 80.7%

18 and over 43.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 71.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.7%
Retirement income	14.4%
Supplemental Security	38.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	44.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	47.4%
High blood pressure	54.2%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	21.0%
Heart disease	9.8%
Stroke	7.1%
Asthma	12.9%
Arthritis	35.3%
Kidney disease	5.2%
Pulmonary disease	11.3%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.4%
Binge drinking	9.8%
No physical activity	41.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.9%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	34.0%
Poor mental health	18.1%
Poor physical health	16.8%
No health insurance	26.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.6%
Visited dentist	42.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	32.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	11	3.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.2%
Under 18	6.4%
18–64 years	24.6%
65 and over	38.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	32.5%
Public insurance	67.5%
No insurance	7.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	415	95.0%
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)	437	100.0%
Born in same state	437	100.0%
Born in different state	414	94.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	71	16.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.2%
Internet access	73.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38746

What city is ZIP code 38746 in?

ZIP code 38746 is primarily assigned to Gunnison, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38746 in?

ZIP code 38746 falls within Bolivar County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38746?

52% of residents in ZIP code 38746 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38746?

8% 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 38746?

Health data for ZIP code 38746 shows elevated rates of obesity (47%) and diabetes (21%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 38746?

The median household income in ZIP code 38746 is $23,000, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 38746 in?

ZIP code 38746 observes the CST timezone.