38676 ZIP Code — Tunica, MS

Tunica County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38676 is located in Tunica, Mississippi, within Tunica County. It covers approximately 170.00 square miles and serves a population of 5,608 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38676

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 $148,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 51%.

Median household income is $37,880. Poverty affects 32% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 42% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), diabetes (16%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 38676 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.

5,608

population

170.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38676 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38676

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38676. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tunica	Acceptable
Tunica	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38664 Robinsonville (8.9 mi) 38626 Dundee (9.8 mi) 72320 Brickeys (12 mi) 38665 Sarah (14.4 mi) 72348 Hughes (16.5 mi) 72390 West Helena (17.7 mi) 38641 Lake Cormorant (18.7 mi) 38670 Sledge (18.7 mi) 72360 Marianna (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	5,608
Population density	33 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	143

Geography
Land area	170.00 sq mi
Water area	8.33 sq mi
Latitude	34.6909
Longitude	-90.3856
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	70.4%	66.9%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	20.9%	25.6%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	8.4%	7.4%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.2%	0.1%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

5,608

Population

People per sq mi

37.2

Median age

$37,880

Median household income

$19,599

Per capita income

$148,700

Median home value

$838

Median monthly rent

51.4%

Home ownership

32.0%

Poverty rate

18.4%

Unemployment

1,403

Housing units

14.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

187

Under 5

218

184

5–9

214

183

10–14

212

209

15–19

243

227

20–24

265

231

25–34

268

386

35–44

450

246

45–54

286

146

55–59

169

229

60–64

266

239

65–74

279

102

75–84

119

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,481	26.4%
18 and over	4,127	73.6%
65 and over	789	14.1%
Median age	37.2 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 81.3%

White 18.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Two or more races 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	4,563	81.3%
White	1,039	18.5%
Hispanic or Latino	6	0.1%
Two or more races	6	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	70.4%	66.9%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	20.9%	25.6%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	8.4%	7.4%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.2%	0.1%	3.4%

Under $10k 16.8%

$10k–$15k 9.4%

$15k–$25k 13.3%

$25k–$35k 6.8%

$35k–$50k 12.4%

$50k–$75k 17.6%

$75k–$100k 7.6%

$100k–$150k 11.1%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k+ 0.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	16.8%
$10k–$15k	9.4%
$15k–$25k	13.3%
$25k–$35k	6.8%
$35k–$50k	12.4%
$50k–$75k	17.6%
$75k–$100k	7.6%
$100k–$150k	11.1%
$150k–$200k	4.6%
$200k+	0.4%
Median income	$37,880

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.3%

$50k–$100k 22.3%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 17.9%

$200k–$300k 15.7%

$300k–$500k 16.1%

$500k–$1M 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$148,700
Median rent / month	$838
Owner occupied	51.4%
Renter occupied	48.6%
Vacant	15.9%
Single-family detached	57.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	22.9%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.77

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	17.5%
1990–1999	26.8%
1980–1989	13.6%
1970–1979	16.1%
1960–1969	7.8%
1950–1959	7.4%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	4.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.6%
1 bedroom	6.1%
2 bedrooms	24.2%
3 bedrooms	46.9%
4 bedrooms	15.8%
5+ bedrooms	4.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.5%
1 vehicle	33.4%
2 vehicles	34.8%
3 or more	18.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.8%
Electricity	39.3%
Propane / LP gas	9.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	632	31.7%
Cohabiting couple	85	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	310	15.5%
Female householder, no spouse	968	48.5%
Households with children under 18	494	24.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	560	28.1%
Average household size	2.76

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	51.4%	46.0%
Married	31.8%	31.8%
Separated	3.1%	0.9%
Widowed	5.7%	12.7%
Divorced	7.9%	8.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 15.5%

HS graduate 38.8%

Some college, no degree 18.8%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 10.2%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.2%
Bachelor's or higher	14.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	111	6.9%
Kindergarten	130	8.1%
Elementary school	612	38.2%
High school	439	27.4%
College / grad school	310	19.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 27.9%

Education & healthcare 12.8%

Retail trade 12.7%

Other services 12.1%

Transportation & utilities 10.6%

Manufacturing 9.0%

Public administration 4.7%

Construction 2.9%

Professional & management 2.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Finance & real estate 1.1%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.0%
Service	35.2%
Sales & office	21.5%
Natural resources & construction	5.0%
Production & transportation	22.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.1%
Government	11.1%
Self-employed	4.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.6%
Carpool	14.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	0.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.0

Poverty

All people 32.0%

Under 18 years 51.4%

18 and over 25.0%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 49.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.9%
Retirement income	27.8%
Supplemental Security	9.7%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	42.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	47.2%
High blood pressure	47.3%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	16.0%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	29.9%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.3%
Binge drinking	11.2%
No physical activity	34.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.1%
Depression	19.9%
Fair or poor health	25.5%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	23.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.6%
Visited dentist	47.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	23.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	139	3.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.0%
65 and over	37.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.7%
Public insurance	50.3%
No insurance	12.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,203	92.8%
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)	5,573	99.4%
Born in same state	5,568	99.3%
Born in different state	4,383	78.2%
Foreign born	5	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	35	0.6%
Not a US citizen	29	82.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	258	4.6%
Italian	181	3.2%
Arab	96	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	44	0.8%
German	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.6%
Internet access	81.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38676

What city is ZIP code 38676 in?

ZIP code 38676 is primarily assigned to Tunica, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38676 in?

ZIP code 38676 falls within Tunica County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38676?

32% of residents in ZIP code 38676 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38676?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 38676 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 38676 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 38676?

Health data for ZIP code 38676 shows elevated rates of obesity (47%) and diabetes (16%) and smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 38676 in?

ZIP code 38676 observes the CST timezone.