39038 ZIP Code — Belzoni, MS

Humphreys County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39038 is located in Belzoni, Mississippi, within Humphreys County. It covers approximately 246.10 square miles and serves a population of 5,474 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 39038

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $75,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.

Median household income is $32,723. Poverty affects 33% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 31% 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 education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 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 (49%), diabetes (19%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 39038 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.

5,474

population

246.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39038 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39038

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39038. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Belzoni	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38754 Isola (7.5 mi) 38753 Inverness (11.2 mi) 39169 Tchula (11.6 mi) 39166 Silver City (12.8 mi) 39097 Louise (14.4 mi) 38941 Itta Bena (15.1 mi) 38761 Moorhead (16.3 mi) 38751 Indianola (18.5 mi) 38924 Cruger (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,474
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	246.10 sq mi
Water area	7.32 sq mi
Latitude	33.2061
Longitude	-90.4977
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	662

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	74.7%	72.7%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	16.1%	16.0%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	8.2%	7.6%	15.3%
Over $200k	1.1%	3.7%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

5,474

Population

People per sq mi

36.5

Median age

$32,723

Median household income

$19,426

Per capita income

$75,900

Median home value

$672

Median monthly rent

55.4%

Home ownership

32.6%

Poverty rate

14.8%

Unemployment

1,546

Housing units

19.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

133

Under 5

171

201

5–9

258

178

10–14

229

207

15–19

266

206

20–24

263

226

25–34

289

292

35–44

375

245

45–54

313

121

55–59

155

227

60–64

291

240

65–74

308

75–84

125

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,439	26.3%
18 and over	4,035	73.7%
65 and over	828	15.1%
Median age	36.5 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 86.1%

White 12.4%

Two or more races 0.9%

Asian 0.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	4,718	86.1%
White	680	12.4%
Two or more races	51	0.9%
Asian	13	0.2%
Hispanic or Latino	8	0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.1%
Other race	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	74.7%	72.7%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	16.1%	16.0%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	8.2%	7.6%	15.3%
Over $200k	1.1%	3.7%	3.4%

Under $10k 5.9%

$10k–$15k 8.5%

$15k–$25k 24.3%

$25k–$35k 15.0%

$35k–$50k 14.3%

$50k–$75k 16.5%

$75k–$100k 4.1%

$100k–$150k 6.0%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.9%
$10k–$15k	8.5%
$15k–$25k	24.3%
$25k–$35k	15.0%
$35k–$50k	14.3%
$50k–$75k	16.5%
$75k–$100k	4.1%
$100k–$150k	6.0%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$32,723

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.1%

$50k–$100k 45.6%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 12.1%

$200k–$300k 2.1%

$300k–$500k 1.6%

$500k–$1M 3.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$75,900
Median rent / month	$672
Owner occupied	55.4%
Renter occupied	44.6%
Vacant	17.0%
Single-family detached	79.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.3%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	6.7%
1990–1999	19.8%
1980–1989	19.1%
1970–1979	21.1%
1960–1969	12.9%
1950–1959	8.8%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	3.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	4.8%
2 bedrooms	19.8%
3 bedrooms	60.1%
4 bedrooms	10.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.9%
1 vehicle	42.9%
2 vehicles	28.7%
3 or more	13.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	49.1%
Electricity	36.6%
Propane / LP gas	13.4%
Fuel oil	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	423	20.7%
Cohabiting couple	255	12.5%
Male householder, no spouse	363	17.8%
Female householder, no spouse	998	48.9%
Households with children under 18	627	30.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	639	31.3%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	55.0%	52.4%
Married	26.1%	20.2%
Separated	1.3%	2.0%
Widowed	5.9%	13.9%
Divorced	11.7%	11.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.6%

Some HS, no diploma 18.5%

HS graduate 28.1%

Some college, no degree 17.4%

Associate's degree 7.0%

Bachelor's degree 9.1%

Graduate / professional 10.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	71.9%
Bachelor's or higher	19.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	75	4.7%
Kindergarten	40	2.5%
Elementary school	842	53.0%
High school	344	21.7%
College / grad school	287	18.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.9%

Manufacturing 16.4%

Retail trade 13.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.1%

Public administration 7.9%

Construction 7.4%

Agriculture & mining 6.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Professional & management 4.1%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Other services 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.6%
Service	30.5%
Sales & office	15.1%
Natural resources & construction	12.1%
Production & transportation	19.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.9%
Government	27.1%
Self-employed	5.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.4%
Carpool	26.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.7%
Work from home	1.0%
Other means	4.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.5

Poverty

All people 32.6%

Under 18 years 54.6%

18 and over 24.5%

Married-couple families 5.0%

Female-led households 29.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.0%
Retirement income	14.7%
Supplemental Security	14.0%
Cash public assistance	4.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	31.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	48.8%
High blood pressure	51.1%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	19.0%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	6.3%
Asthma	12.3%
Arthritis	32.2%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	5.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.5%
Binge drinking	10.8%
No physical activity	41.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.6%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	31.3%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	15.5%
No health insurance	27.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.2%
Visited dentist	40.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	29.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	142	3.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.6%
Under 18	12.6%
18–64 years	24.8%
65 and over	46.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	37.9%
Public insurance	54.5%
No insurance	16.5%
Uninsured under 19	8.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,170	94.4%
Spanish	5	0.1%
Other Indo-European	5	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,456	99.7%
Born in same state	5,456	99.7%
Born in different state	5,191	94.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	18	0.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	203	3.7%
Arab	138	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	84	1.5%
English	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.2%
Internet access	87.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39038

What city is ZIP code 39038 in?

ZIP code 39038 is primarily assigned to Belzoni, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39038 in?

ZIP code 39038 falls within Humphreys County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39038?

33% of residents in ZIP code 39038 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 39038 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 39038 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 39038?

Health data for ZIP code 39038 shows elevated rates of obesity (49%) and diabetes (19%) and smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39038?

The median home value in ZIP code 39038 is $75,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 39038 in?

ZIP code 39038 observes the CST timezone.