38617 ZIP Code — Coahoma, MS

Coahoma County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38617 is located in Coahoma, Mississippi, within Coahoma County. It covers approximately 86.61 square miles and serves a population of 803 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38617

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $62,800. Renters make up the majority at 60%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $21,579. Poverty affects 58% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 40% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (50%), diabetes (21%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 38617 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.

803

population

86.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38617 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38617

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38617. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Coahoma	Acceptable
Coahoma	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38645 Lyon (9.3 mi) 38609 Marks (9.3 mi) 38670 Sledge (11.1 mi) 72342 Helena (12.2 mi) 38646 Marks (12.8 mi) 38626 Dundee (13.7 mi) 38628 Sledge (14 mi) 38614 Clarksdale (15.9 mi) 72390 West Helena (17 mi) 72355 Lexa (19 mi) 38621 Crenshaw (19.2 mi) 38643 Lambert (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	803
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	86.61 sq mi
Water area	1.72 sq mi
Latitude	34.3726
Longitude	-90.5026
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	72.9%	70.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	24.0%	21.5%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	3.1%	6.7%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

803

Population

People per sq mi

35.4

Median age

$21,579

Median household income

$14,191

Per capita income

$62,800

Median home value

$243

Median monthly rent

40.1%

Home ownership

57.8%

Poverty rate

27.9%

Unemployment

233

Housing units

14.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

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	253	31.5%
18 and over	550	68.5%
65 and over	70	8.7%
Median age	35.4 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 86.7%

White 12.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Two or more races 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	698	86.7%
White	103	12.8%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.2%
Two or more races	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	72.9%	70.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	24.0%	21.5%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	3.1%	6.7%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	3.4%

Under $10k 15.5%

$10k–$15k 24.9%

$15k–$25k 26.9%

$25k–$35k 7.6%

$35k–$50k 7.0%

$50k–$75k 8.2%

$75k–$100k 2.3%

$100k–$150k 6.7%

$200k+ 0.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	15.5%
$10k–$15k	24.9%
$15k–$25k	26.9%
$25k–$35k	7.6%
$35k–$50k	7.0%
$50k–$75k	8.2%
$75k–$100k	2.3%
$100k–$150k	6.7%
$200k+	0.9%
Median income	$21,579

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 39.4%

$50k–$100k 32.1%

$100k–$150k 8.8%

$150k–$200k 12.4%

$200k–$300k 2.2%

$300k–$500k 5.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$62,800
Median rent / month	$243
Owner occupied	40.1%
Renter occupied	59.9%
Vacant	21.9%
Single-family detached	53.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	9.6%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.18

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	6.6%
1990–1999	26.5%
1980–1989	22.1%
1970–1979	7.8%
1960–1969	10.3%
1950–1959	9.6%
1940–1949	7.8%
1939 or earlier	5.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	11.9%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	20.3%
3 bedrooms	49.3%
4 bedrooms	14.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.7%
1 vehicle	46.8%
2 vehicles	28.4%
3 or more	13.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	42.1%
Electricity	36.0%
Propane / LP gas	21.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	55	16.1%
Cohabiting couple	24	7.0%
Male householder, no spouse	49	14.3%
Female householder, no spouse	214	62.6%
Households with children under 18	157	45.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	64	18.7%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	51.0%	54.4%
Married	34.2%	10.9%
Separated	5.6%	7.4%
Widowed	3.6%	10.2%
Divorced	5.6%	17.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.8%

Some HS, no diploma 15.1%

HS graduate 38.4%

Some college, no degree 19.5%

Associate's degree 7.0%

Bachelor's degree 12.0%

Graduate / professional 2.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.1%
Bachelor's or higher	14.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	1.3%
Kindergarten	9	4.0%
Elementary school	92	41.1%
High school	106	47.3%
College / grad school	14	6.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 23.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 23.1%

Education & healthcare 18.9%

Manufacturing 14.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.6%

Public administration 5.7%

Retail trade 4.7%

Professional & management 1.9%

Construction 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.8%
Service	22.6%
Sales & office	11.3%
Natural resources & construction	7.1%
Production & transportation	23.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.6%
Government	13.7%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.2%
Carpool	0.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	9.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.3

Poverty

All people 57.8%

Under 18 years 71.1%

18 and over 51.6%

Married-couple families 7.3%

Female-led households 80.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.2%
Retirement income	6.7%
Supplemental Security	25.1%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	40.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	49.9%
High blood pressure	54.2%
High cholesterol	36.2%
Diabetes	21.3%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	7.3%
Asthma	12.8%
Arthritis	34.3%
Kidney disease	5.3%
Pulmonary disease	11.1%
Cancer	5.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.1%
Binge drinking	10.0%
No physical activity	43.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.5%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	33.8%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	17.1%
No health insurance	26.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.0%
Visited dentist	41.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	31.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	26	4.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.4%
Under 18	1.2%
18–64 years	5.6%
65 and over	30.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	26.4%
Public insurance	60.6%
No insurance	19.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	756	94.1%
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)	803	100.0%
Born in same state	803	100.0%
Born in different state	715	89.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	46	5.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	4	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.6%
Internet access	65.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38617

What city is ZIP code 38617 in?

ZIP code 38617 is primarily assigned to Coahoma, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38617 in?

ZIP code 38617 falls within Coahoma County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38617?

58% of residents in ZIP code 38617 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 38617 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 38617 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 38617 mostly rentals?

60% of occupied units in ZIP code 38617 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38617?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 38617 in?

ZIP code 38617 observes the CST timezone.