38839 ZIP Code — Derma, MS

Calhoun County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38839 is located in Derma, Mississippi, within Calhoun County. It covers approximately 0.06 square miles and serves a population of 22 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

population

0.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38839 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38839

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City	Status
Derma	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	22
Population density	367 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	0.06 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	33.8642
Longitude	-89.3197
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	662

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

Population

367

People per sq mi

61.0

Median age

Median household income

$35,509

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

58.8%

Home ownership

9.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

45–54

60–64

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	22	100.0%
65 and over	4	18.2%
Median age	61.0 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 81.8%

White 18.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	18	81.8%
White	4	18.2%

Household income

Under $10k 11.8%

$15k–$25k 23.5%

$25k–$35k 29.4%

$75k–$100k 35.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.8%
$15k–$25k	23.5%
$25k–$35k	29.4%
$75k–$100k	35.3%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 100.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	58.8%
Renter occupied	41.2%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.6
Avg household size (owned)	1.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.8%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	64.7%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	23.5%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	47.1%
3 bedrooms	52.9%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	64.7%
2 vehicles	35.3%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	47.1%
Electricity	52.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	6	35.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	11	64.7%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	4	23.5%
Average household size	1.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	0.0%
Married	100.0%	31.3%
Separated	0.0%	12.5%
Widowed	0.0%	31.3%
Divorced	0.0%	25.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.1%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 50.0%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 40.9%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.9%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 37.5%

Manufacturing 31.3%

Education & healthcare 31.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.3%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	68.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 9.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 9.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.3%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	0.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	0.0%
Heart disease	0.0%
Stroke	0.0%
Asthma	0.0%
Arthritis	0.0%
Kidney disease	0.0%
Pulmonary disease	0.0%
Cancer	0.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	0.0%
Binge drinking	0.0%
No physical activity	0.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	0.0%
Depression	0.0%
Fair or poor health	0.0%
Poor mental health	0.0%
Poor physical health	0.0%
No health insurance	0.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	0.0%
Visited dentist	0.0%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

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

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	100.0%
Public insurance	27.3%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	22	100.0%
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)	22	100.0%
Born in same state	22	100.0%
Born in different state	18	81.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	11	50%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	77.3%
Internet access	88.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38839

What city is ZIP code 38839 in?

ZIP code 38839 is primarily assigned to Derma, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38839 in?

ZIP code 38839 falls within Calhoun County, Mississippi.

Does ZIP code 38839 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 38839 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 38839?

ZIP code 38839 has an estimated population of 22 residents, with a density of 393 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 38839 in?

ZIP code 38839 observes the CST timezone.