38621 ZIP Code — Crenshaw, MS

Panola County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38621 is located in Crenshaw, Mississippi, within Panola County. It covers approximately 61.81 square miles and serves a population of 1,869 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38621

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 $87,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 53%.

Median household income is $33,013. Poverty affects 43% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 27% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), diabetes (17%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 38621 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.

1,869

population

61.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38621 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38621

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38621. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Crenshaw	Acceptable
Crenshaw	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38628 Sledge (5.6 mi) 38670 Sledge (8.2 mi) 38665 Sarah (10.1 mi) 38646 Marks (11.4 mi) 38666 Sardis (13.5 mi) 38626 Dundee (14.6 mi) 38609 Marks (15.6 mi) 38606 Batesville (16.2 mi) 38619 Como (19.2 mi) 38617 Coahoma (19.2 mi) 38668 Senatobia (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,869
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	61.81 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	34.4400
Longitude	-90.1757
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	74.2%	60.2%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	23.1%	25.2%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	2.7%	11.1%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,869

Population

People per sq mi

32.4

Median age

$33,013

Median household income

$15,512

Per capita income

$87,700

Median home value

$779

Median monthly rent

53.3%

Home ownership

42.6%

Poverty rate

13.7%

Unemployment

707

Housing units

16.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

164

25–34

161

35–44

109

45–54

107

55–59

60–64

113

65–74

112

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	575	30.8%
18 and over	1,294	69.2%
65 and over	331	17.7%
Median age	32.4 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 66.6%

White 31.1%

Two or more races 1.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,244	66.6%
White	582	31.1%
Two or more races	23	1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	18	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	74.2%	60.2%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	23.1%	25.2%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	2.7%	11.1%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	3.4%

Under $10k 10.8%

$10k–$15k 13.9%

$15k–$25k 19.1%

$25k–$35k 15.3%

$35k–$50k 15.4%

$50k–$75k 2.8%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 8.5%

$150k–$200k 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.8%
$10k–$15k	13.9%
$15k–$25k	19.1%
$25k–$35k	15.3%
$35k–$50k	15.4%
$50k–$75k	2.8%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
$100k–$150k	8.5%
$150k–$200k	1.8%
Median income	$33,013

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.3%

$50k–$100k 31.2%

$100k–$150k 7.2%

$150k–$200k 20.3%

$200k–$300k 2.8%

$300k–$500k 6.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$87,700
Median rent / month	$779
Owner occupied	53.3%
Renter occupied	46.7%
Vacant	34.1%
Single-family detached	60.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	30.5%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.18

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	10.3%
1990–1999	30.0%
1980–1989	10.3%
1970–1979	11.8%
1960–1969	12.4%
1950–1959	9.6%
1940–1949	9.3%
1939 or earlier	4.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	4.3%
2 bedrooms	26.6%
3 bedrooms	47.8%
4 bedrooms	19.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.9%
1 vehicle	39.0%
2 vehicles	36.2%
3 or more	11.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	44.8%
Electricity	40.9%
Propane / LP gas	14.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	263	39.0%
Cohabiting couple	90	13.4%
Male householder, no spouse	65	9.6%
Female householder, no spouse	256	38.0%
Households with children under 18	255	37.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	228	33.8%
Average household size	2.77

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	56.6%	33.3%
Married	34.3%	40.3%
Separated	1.4%	4.4%
Widowed	4.2%	15.4%
Divorced	3.5%	6.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.1%

Some HS, no diploma 18.7%

HS graduate 38.7%

Some college, no degree 10.5%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 4.9%

Graduate / professional 11.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.2%
Bachelor's or higher	16.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	3.6%
Kindergarten	20	4.0%
Elementary school	261	52.0%
High school	153	30.5%
College / grad school	50	10.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.3%

Professional & management 19.0%

Manufacturing 9.7%

Transportation & utilities 9.4%

Retail trade 8.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.8%

Wholesale trade 5.2%

Agriculture & mining 4.4%

Construction 3.8%

Public administration 3.3%

Other services 3.0%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	10.0%
Service	54.2%
Sales & office	11.4%
Natural resources & construction	4.7%
Production & transportation	19.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.5%
Government	14.9%
Self-employed	2.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.6%
Carpool	9.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	7.8%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.4

Poverty

All people 42.6%

Under 18 years 77.4%

18 and over 27.2%

Married-couple families 16.3%

Female-led households 74.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.7%
Retirement income	18.4%
Supplemental Security	6.5%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	27.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	47.2%
High blood pressure	49.6%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	16.9%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	5.5%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	30.8%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	5.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.3%
Binge drinking	11.6%
No physical activity	37.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.2%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	29.1%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	14.7%
No health insurance	25.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.9%
Visited dentist	40.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.2%
Teeth loss	26.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	87	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.3%
Under 18	14.8%
18–64 years	11.3%
65 and over	39.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	35.7%
Public insurance	57.9%
No insurance	17.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,784	95.5%
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)	1,869	100.0%
Born in same state	1,845	98.7%
Born in different state	1,457	78.0%
Foreign born	24	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	448	24%
Arab	12	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	9	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.1%
Internet access	78.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38621

What city is ZIP code 38621 in?

ZIP code 38621 is primarily assigned to Crenshaw, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38621 in?

ZIP code 38621 falls within Panola County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38621?

43% of residents in ZIP code 38621 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 38621 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 38621 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 38621 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 38621 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 38621?

Health data for ZIP code 38621 shows elevated rates of obesity (47%) and diabetes (17%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 38621 in?

ZIP code 38621 observes the CST timezone.