38646 ZIP Code — Marks, MS

Quitman County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38646 is located in Marks, Mississippi, within Quitman County. It covers approximately 112.33 square miles and serves a population of 2,720 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38646

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 $86,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $40,295. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), diabetes (20%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 38646 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.

2,720

population

112.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38646 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38646

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38646. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Marks	Acceptable
Marks	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38609 Marks (5 mi) 38628 Sledge (6.3 mi) 38670 Sledge (8.3 mi) 38643 Lambert (11 mi) 38621 Crenshaw (11.4 mi) 38645 Lyon (11.4 mi) 38617 Coahoma (12.8 mi) 38964 Vance (14.4 mi) 38626 Dundee (17.8 mi) 38927 Enid (19.6 mi) 38606 Batesville (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,720
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	119

Geography
Land area	112.33 sq mi
Water area	0.18 sq mi
Latitude	34.3070
Longitude	-90.2926
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	63.2%	71.6%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	27.7%	21.8%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	9.1%	6.3%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.4%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,720

Population

People per sq mi

40.1

Median age

$40,295

Median household income

$21,760

Per capita income

$86,200

Median home value

$741

Median monthly rent

69.5%

Home ownership

22.4%

Poverty rate

10.2%

Unemployment

920

Housing units

18.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

106

Under 5

111

5–9

104

10–14

109

100

15–19

104

20–24

165

25–34

173

141

35–44

148

162

45–54

169

119

55–59

125

60–64

156

65–74

163

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	669	24.6%
18 and over	2,051	75.4%
65 and over	490	18.0%
Median age	40.1 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 69.8%

White 24.8%

Two or more races 4.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Asian 0.3%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,907	69.8%
White	678	24.8%
Two or more races	112	4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	13	0.5%
Hispanic or Latino	11	0.4%
Asian	8	0.3%
Other race	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.2%	71.6%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	27.7%	21.8%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	9.1%	6.3%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.4%	3.4%

Under $10k 10.8%

$10k–$15k 5.5%

$15k–$25k 18.9%

$25k–$35k 11.2%

$35k–$50k 13.1%

$50k–$75k 17.0%

$75k–$100k 5.4%

$100k–$150k 13.4%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.8%
$10k–$15k	5.5%
$15k–$25k	18.9%
$25k–$35k	11.2%
$35k–$50k	13.1%
$50k–$75k	17.0%
$75k–$100k	5.4%
$100k–$150k	13.4%
$150k–$200k	2.5%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$40,295

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.8%

$50k–$100k 43.5%

$100k–$150k 21.8%

$150k–$200k 7.0%

$200k–$300k 0.8%

$300k–$500k 3.4%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$86,200
Median rent / month	$741
Owner occupied	69.5%
Renter occupied	30.5%
Vacant	12.9%
Single-family detached	85.2%
Large apartment buildings	1.4%
Mobile homes	10.9%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	4.4%
1990–1999	9.6%
1980–1989	9.3%
1970–1979	15.6%
1960–1969	17.0%
1950–1959	23.1%
1940–1949	8.5%
1939 or earlier	9.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	3.0%
2 bedrooms	21.0%
3 bedrooms	51.1%
4 bedrooms	20.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.8%
1 vehicle	34.4%
2 vehicles	35.4%
3 or more	19.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	55.4%
Electricity	35.2%
Propane / LP gas	9.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	340	31.2%
Cohabiting couple	97	8.9%
Male householder, no spouse	282	25.8%
Female householder, no spouse	372	34.1%
Households with children under 18	363	33.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	318	29.1%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.6%	40.5%
Married	39.0%	30.4%
Separated	3.9%	1.6%
Widowed	2.1%	9.7%
Divorced	14.5%	17.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.9%

Some HS, no diploma 14.2%

HS graduate 30.0%

Some college, no degree 22.3%

Associate's degree 10.9%

Bachelor's degree 12.9%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.9%
Bachelor's or higher	18.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	54	8.0%
Kindergarten	15	2.2%
Elementary school	314	46.2%
High school	153	22.5%
College / grad school	143	21.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.1%

Public administration 13.7%

Professional & management 10.9%

Manufacturing 10.1%

Transportation & utilities 9.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.1%

Retail trade 7.3%

Agriculture & mining 4.2%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Construction 3.3%

Other services 3.0%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.2%
Service	28.8%
Sales & office	15.7%
Natural resources & construction	7.4%
Production & transportation	19.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.5%
Government	31.5%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.8%
Carpool	13.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	4.6%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.9

Poverty

All people 22.4%

Under 18 years 36.4%

18 and over 17.8%

Married-couple families 2.6%

Female-led households 15.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.8%
Retirement income	16.6%
Supplemental Security	14.2%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.6%
High blood pressure	53.8%
High cholesterol	39.6%
Diabetes	19.9%
Heart disease	10.2%
Stroke	6.7%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	36.2%
Kidney disease	5.0%
Pulmonary disease	11.5%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.5%
Binge drinking	10.3%
No physical activity	39.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.5%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	31.0%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	16.1%
No health insurance	24.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.0%
Visited dentist	41.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	29.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	155	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.9%
Under 18	5.5%
18–64 years	11.3%
65 and over	42.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.3%
Public insurance	50.0%
No insurance	11.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,503	92.0%
Spanish	2	0.1%
Other Indo-European	2	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,716	99.9%
Born in same state	2,715	99.8%
Born in different state	2,426	89.2%
Foreign born	1	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.1%
Not a US citizen	2	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	313	11.5%
Italian	256	9.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	45	1.7%
Polish	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.1%
Internet access	85.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38646

What city is ZIP code 38646 in?

ZIP code 38646 is primarily assigned to Marks, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38646 in?

ZIP code 38646 falls within Quitman County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38646?

22% of residents in ZIP code 38646 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 38646 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 38646 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 38646?

Health data for ZIP code 38646 shows elevated rates of obesity (47%) and diabetes (20%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38646?

The median home value in ZIP code 38646 is $86,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 38646 in?

ZIP code 38646 observes the CST timezone.