38737 ZIP Code — Drew, MS

Sunflower County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38737 is located in Drew, Mississippi, within Sunflower County. It covers approximately 115.54 square miles and serves a population of 3,025 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38737

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $77,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 49%.

Median household income is $27,326. Poverty affects 39% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 47% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 47% 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 22 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 obesity (47%), diabetes (17%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 38737 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.

3,025

population

115.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38737 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38737

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38737. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Drew	Acceptable
Drew	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38759 Merigold (6.8 mi) 38771 Ruleville (9.3 mi) 38762 Mound Bayou (12.2 mi) 38963 Tutwiler (12.3 mi) 38733 Cleveland (13.3 mi) 38774 Shelby (13.3 mi) 38928 Glendora (14.4 mi) 38732 Cleveland (14.8 mi) 38736 Doddsville (15.1 mi) 38944 Minter City (16.2 mi) 38730 Boyle (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,025
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	115.54 sq mi
Water area	0.53 sq mi
Latitude	33.8634
Longitude	-90.5542
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	72.6%	67.4%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	22.3%	23.0%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	4.9%	7.5%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.2%	2.1%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

3,025

Population

People per sq mi

35.9

Median age

$27,326

Median household income

$18,272

Per capita income

$77,000

Median home value

$609

Median monthly rent

48.5%

Home ownership

38.5%

Poverty rate

7.7%

Unemployment

649

Housing units

12.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

110

Under 5

121

5–9

10–14

15–19

130

20–24

143

225

25–34

246

184

35–44

201

154

45–54

169

55–59

60–64

160

65–74

175

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	704	23.3%
18 and over	2,321	76.7%
65 and over	472	15.6%
Median age	35.9 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 75.7%

White 16.8%

Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

Two or more races 3.3%

Other race 0.7%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	2,373	75.7%
White	528	16.8%
Hispanic or Latino	111	3.5%
Two or more races	102	3.3%
Other race	22	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	72.6%	67.4%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	22.3%	23.0%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	4.9%	7.5%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.2%	2.1%	3.4%

Under $10k 15.3%

$10k–$15k 6.8%

$15k–$25k 25.0%

$25k–$35k 9.1%

$35k–$50k 10.7%

$50k–$75k 16.7%

$75k–$100k 9.6%

$100k–$150k 5.9%

$150k–$200k 0.3%

$200k+ 0.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	15.3%
$10k–$15k	6.8%
$15k–$25k	25.0%
$25k–$35k	9.1%
$35k–$50k	10.7%
$50k–$75k	16.7%
$75k–$100k	9.6%
$100k–$150k	5.9%
$150k–$200k	0.3%
$200k+	0.6%
Median income	$27,326

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 34.3%

$50k–$100k 31.8%

$100k–$150k 13.7%

$150k–$200k 19.4%

$500k–$1M 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$77,000
Median rent / month	$609
Owner occupied	48.5%
Renter occupied	51.5%
Vacant	6.9%
Single-family detached	68.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	2.4%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.6%
2000–2009	3.4%
1990–1999	18.7%
1980–1989	19.6%
1970–1979	16.4%
1960–1969	16.6%
1950–1959	4.9%
1940–1949	13.2%
1939 or earlier	6.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	10.0%
1 bedroom	1.6%
2 bedrooms	20.0%
3 bedrooms	57.3%
4 bedrooms	10.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.9%
1 vehicle	45.7%
2 vehicles	33.2%
3 or more	8.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	57.9%
Electricity	30.7%
Propane / LP gas	10.8%
Wood	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	218	18.8%
Cohabiting couple	68	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	319	27.5%
Female householder, no spouse	556	47.9%
Households with children under 18	323	27.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	359	30.9%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	66.1%	63.8%
Married	18.8%	21.7%
Separated	4.2%	2.2%
Widowed	2.8%	8.0%
Divorced	8.2%	4.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.2%

Some HS, no diploma 20.8%

HS graduate 33.3%

Some college, no degree 23.1%

Associate's degree 5.1%

Bachelor's degree 9.3%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.0%
Bachelor's or higher	12.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	55	8.1%
Kindergarten	74	10.9%
Elementary school	243	35.8%
High school	161	23.7%
College / grad school	146	21.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 37.7%

Public administration 17.3%

Manufacturing 12.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%

Retail trade 5.0%

Construction 4.7%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Professional & management 2.4%

Other services 2.4%

Transportation & utilities 2.0%

Information 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.5%
Service	41.0%
Sales & office	13.9%
Natural resources & construction	7.2%
Production & transportation	13.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.0%
Government	33.6%
Self-employed	3.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.1%
Carpool	10.6%
Public transit	1.2%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	2.7%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.2

Poverty

All people 38.5%

Under 18 years 68.6%

18 and over 29.4%

Married-couple families 9.6%

Female-led households 44.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.6%
Retirement income	12.4%
Supplemental Security	17.5%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	47.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	47.2%
High blood pressure	50.7%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	17.3%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	5.8%
Asthma	12.4%
Arthritis	31.6%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.4%
Binge drinking	10.6%
No physical activity	38.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.1%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	30.0%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	27.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.6%
Visited dentist	42.1%
Cholesterol screening	86.8%
Teeth loss	28.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	88	3.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.0%
Under 18	2.8%
18–64 years	10.0%
65 and over	33.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	40.5%
Public insurance	56.6%
No insurance	10.8%
Uninsured under 19	1.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,794	92.4%
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)	3,025	100.0%
Born in same state	3,025	100.0%
Born in different state	2,766	91.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	392	13%
French	92	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	49	1.6%
Dutch	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.4%
Internet access	84.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38737

What city is ZIP code 38737 in?

ZIP code 38737 is primarily assigned to Drew, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38737 in?

ZIP code 38737 falls within Sunflower County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38737?

39% of residents in ZIP code 38737 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 38737 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 38737 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38737?

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

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 38737?

Health data for ZIP code 38737 shows elevated rates of obesity (47%) and diabetes (17%) and smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 38737 in?

ZIP code 38737 observes the CST timezone.