38920 ZIP Code — Cascilla, MS

Tallahatchie County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38920 is located in Cascilla, Mississippi, within Tallahatchie County. It covers approximately 51.25 square miles and serves a population of 553 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38920

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 $60,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 38920 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

553

population

51.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38920 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38920

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38920. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cascilla	Acceptable
Cascilla	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38921 Charleston (10 mi) 38953 Scobey (10.4 mi) 38940 Holcomb (10.5 mi) 38961 Tillatoba (11.9 mi) 38950 Philipp (14.8 mi) 38927 Enid (15.5 mi) 38928 Glendora (15.7 mi) 38948 Oakland (15.8 mi) 38901 Grenada (16.5 mi) 38944 Minter City (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	553
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	135

Geography
Land area	51.25 sq mi
Water area	0.29 sq mi
Latitude	33.8997
Longitude	-90.0311
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	81.6%	68.5%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	18.4%	19.4%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	11.3%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.8%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

553

Population

People per sq mi

53.5

Median age

Median household income

$23,310

Per capita income

$60,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

79.8%

Home ownership

32.7%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

382

Housing units

12.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

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	108	19.5%
18 and over	445	80.5%
65 and over	106	19.2%
Median age	53.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 49%

Black or African American 37.3%

Two or more races 10.5%

Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

Group	Count	%
White	280	49%
Black or African American	213	37.3%
Two or more races	60	10.5%
Hispanic or Latino	18	3.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	81.6%	68.5%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	18.4%	19.4%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	11.3%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.8%	3.4%

Under $10k 11.2%

$10k–$15k 34.0%

$15k–$25k 7.4%

$35k–$50k 22.4%

$50k–$75k 9.6%

$75k–$100k 9.6%

$100k–$150k 2.9%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.2%
$10k–$15k	34.0%
$15k–$25k	7.4%
$35k–$50k	22.4%
$50k–$75k	9.6%
$75k–$100k	9.6%
$100k–$150k	2.9%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 49.4%

$50k–$100k 36.1%

$100k–$150k 3.6%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$300k–$500k 2.4%

$500k–$1M 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$60,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	79.8%
Renter occupied	20.2%
Vacant	29.9%
Single-family detached	79.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.7%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	1.97

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.6%
2000–2009	10.1%
1990–1999	12.1%
1980–1989	7.4%
1970–1979	24.3%
1960–1969	13.9%
1950–1959	15.3%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	6.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.3%
2 bedrooms	30.3%
3 bedrooms	58.2%
4 bedrooms	5.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.0%
1 vehicle	60.9%
2 vehicles	19.6%
3 or more	10.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	15.1%
Propane / LP gas	82.7%
Wood	2.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	79	25.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	78	25.0%
Female householder, no spouse	155	49.7%
Households with children under 18	80	25.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	98	31.4%
Average household size	1.77

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.2%	39.8%
Married	51.8%	31.8%
Separated	8.6%	0.0%
Widowed	3.3%	23.1%
Divorced	17.1%	5.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 14.3%

Some HS, no diploma 32.3%

HS graduate 23.2%

Some college, no degree 12.6%

Associate's degree 5.2%

Bachelor's degree 10.3%

Graduate / professional 2.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	53.4%
Bachelor's or higher	12.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	12	14.1%
High school	64	75.3%
College / grad school	9	10.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.2%

Manufacturing 24.3%

Agriculture & mining 20.0%

Finance & real estate 17.1%

Retail trade 6.7%

Public administration 6.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.8%
Service	16.7%
Sales & office	14.3%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	44.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	93.3%
Government	6.7%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.3%
Carpool	16.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.1

Poverty

All people 32.7%

Under 18 years 29.6%

18 and over 33.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 41.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.2%
Retirement income	14.7%
Supplemental Security	16.0%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	37.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.2%
High blood pressure	50.0%
High cholesterol	41.3%
Diabetes	17.4%
Heart disease	10.5%
Stroke	6.0%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	36.8%
Kidney disease	4.7%
Pulmonary disease	13.0%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.7%
Binge drinking	12.8%
No physical activity	37.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.4%
Depression	24.0%
Fair or poor health	29.4%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	16.5%
No health insurance	22.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	43.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.2%
Teeth loss	26.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	13	2.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	17.1%
65 and over	49.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.0%
Public insurance	47.6%
No insurance	11.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	521	94.2%
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)	553	100.0%
Born in same state	553	100.0%
Born in different state	532	96.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	17	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	14	2.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	56.4%
Internet access	78.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38920

What city is ZIP code 38920 in?

ZIP code 38920 is primarily assigned to Cascilla, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38920 in?

ZIP code 38920 falls within Tallahatchie County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38920?

33% of residents in ZIP code 38920 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 38920 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 38920 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38920?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38920?

The median home value in ZIP code 38920 is $60,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 38920 in?

ZIP code 38920 observes the CST timezone.