38957 ZIP Code — Sumner, MS

Tallahatchie County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38957 is located in Sumner, Mississippi, within Tallahatchie County. It covers approximately 10.79 square miles and serves a population of 552 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38957

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $145,800. Renters make up the majority at 65%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $59,118. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (22%), smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks. 22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 22% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 38957 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a strong veteran community.

552
population
10.79
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
38957 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 38957

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City Status
Sumner Acceptable
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 552
Population density 51 / sq mi
State FIPS 28
County FIPS 135
Geography
Land area 10.79 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 33.9799
Longitude -90.3401
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 61.5% 68.5% 52.9%
$50k – $100k 35.7% 19.4% 28.4%
$100k – $200k 0.9% 11.3% 15.3%
Over $200k 1.9% 0.8% 3.4%

Demographics & statistics

552
Population
51
People per sq mi
36.3
Median age
$59,118
Median household income
$25,499
Per capita income
$145,800
Median home value
$1,030
Median monthly rent
35.3%
Home ownership
21.1%
Poverty rate
3.9%
Unemployment
118
Housing units
22.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
23
Under 5
16
13
5–9
9
17
10–14
12
5
15–19
4
65
20–24
44
32
25–34
22
68
35–44
46
37
45–54
25
14
55–59
10
19
60–64
13
26
65–74
18
4
75–84
3
4
85+
3
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 189917.9%
18 and over45382.1%
65 and over5810.5%
Median age36.3 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 58%
White 39.5%
Two or more races 2.5%
GroupCount%
Black or African American32058%
White21839.5%
Two or more races142.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 61.5% 68.5% 52.9%
$50k – $100k 35.7% 19.4% 28.4%
$100k – $200k 0.9% 11.3% 15.3%
Over $200k 1.9% 0.8% 3.4%
Under $10k 9.6%
$10k–$15k 2.8%
$15k–$25k 5.0%
$25k–$35k 9.2%
$35k–$50k 9.2%
$50k–$75k 22.0%
$75k–$100k 33.5%
$100k–$150k 7.8%
$150k–$200k 0.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k9.6%
$10k–$15k2.8%
$15k–$25k5.0%
$25k–$35k9.2%
$35k–$50k9.2%
$50k–$75k22.0%
$75k–$100k33.5%
$100k–$150k7.8%
$150k–$200k0.9%
Median income$59,118

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.2%
$50k–$100k 20.8%
$100k–$150k 11.7%
$150k–$200k 19.5%
$200k–$300k 15.6%
$300k–$500k 3.9%
$500k–$1M 10.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$145,800
Median rent / month$1,030
Owner occupied35.3%
Renter occupied64.7%
Vacant15.8%
Single-family detached50.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes19.3%
Median rooms5.9
Avg household size (owned)3.21

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20098.5%
1990–199927.8%
1980–19894.2%
1970–197926.6%
1960–19695.8%
1950–195913.1%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier13.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom1.5%
2 bedrooms33.2%
3 bedrooms27.4%
4 bedrooms35.5%
5+ bedrooms2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle7.3%
1 vehicle44.0%
2 vehicles30.3%
3 or more18.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas81.2%
Electricity10.6%
Propane / LP gas8.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family5726.1%
Cohabiting couple7835.8%
Male householder, no spouse2913.3%
Female householder, no spouse5424.8%
Households with children under 185625.7%
Households with seniors (65+)4219.3%
Average household size2.53

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married46.2%40.2%
Married24.9%35.4%
Separated1.5%3.2%
Widowed5.1%9.0%
Divorced22.3%12.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%
Some HS, no diploma 5.5%
HS graduate 21.2%
Some college, no degree 40.7%
Associate's degree 7.8%
Bachelor's degree 19.5%
Graduate / professional 3.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.4%
Bachelor's or higher22.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool33.8%
Kindergarten1215.0%
Elementary school3948.8%
High school911.3%
College / grad school1721.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 23.7%
Manufacturing 23.7%
Education & healthcare 17.1%
Transportation & utilities 15.4%
Construction 7.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%
Professional & management 4.3%
Retail trade 2.3%
Other services 1.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts32.8%
Service13.7%
Sales & office2.7%
Natural resources & construction15.1%
Production & transportation35.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector75.9%
Government4.3%
Self-employed19.7%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone81.4%
Carpool4.4%
Public transit0.0%
Walk6.4%
Work from home7.8%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)37.1

Poverty

All people 21.1%
Under 18 years 28.3%
18 and over 19.5%
Married-couple families 8.8%
Female-led households 28.2%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security28.4%
Retirement income23.4%
Supplemental Security6.0%
Cash public assistance6.4%
Food stamps / SNAP10.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity45.3%
High blood pressure56.2%
High cholesterol42.4%
Diabetes21.6%
Heart disease11.4%
Stroke7.7%
Asthma12.5%
Arthritis39.5%
Kidney disease5.6%
Pulmonary disease13.9%
Cancer7.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking28.7%
Binge drinking9.9%
No physical activity43.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep37.8%
Depression22.7%
Fair or poor health35.9%
Poor mental health17.5%
Poor physical health18.3%
No health insurance27.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)81.1%
Visited dentist38.3%
Cholesterol screening87.9%
Teeth loss32.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans9821.6%
Disability%
Any disability6.2%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years2.0%
65 and over44.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance55.7%
Public insurance32.5%
No insurance21.8%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only51392.9%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)53196.2%
Born in same state53196.2%
Born in different state41575.2%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen213.8%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French8014.5%
English234.2%
Polish234.2%
AncestryCount%
Dutch132.4%
Italian101.8%
Arab10.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access39.5%
Internet access89.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38957

What city is ZIP code 38957 in?

ZIP code 38957 is primarily assigned to Sumner, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38957 in?

ZIP code 38957 falls within Tallahatchie County, Mississippi.

Is ZIP code 38957 mostly rentals?

65% of occupied units in ZIP code 38957 are renter-occupied.

Does ZIP code 38957 have a large veteran population?

22% of civilians in ZIP code 38957 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38957?

21% of residents in ZIP code 38957 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 38957?

Health data for ZIP code 38957 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (22%) and smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 38957 in?

ZIP code 38957 observes the CST timezone.

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