38626 ZIP Code — Dundee, MS

Tunica County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38626 is located in Dundee, Mississippi, within Tunica County. It covers approximately 169.18 square miles and serves a population of 966 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38626

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $304,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($40,324) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 31% of residents, above the national average. 72% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (17%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 38626 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

966

population

169.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38626 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38626

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38626. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dundee	Acceptable
Dundee	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38670 Sledge (9.6 mi) 38676 Tunica (9.8 mi) 38665 Sarah (13.2 mi) 38628 Sledge (13.3 mi) 38617 Coahoma (13.7 mi) 38621 Crenshaw (14.6 mi) 72390 West Helena (15.6 mi) 72342 Helena (17.3 mi) 38646 Marks (17.8 mi) 38609 Marks (18.2 mi) 38664 Robinsonville (18.5 mi) 72320 Brickeys (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	966
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	143

Geography
Land area	169.18 sq mi
Water area	5.95 sq mi
Latitude	34.5499
Longitude	-90.3942
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	64.0%	66.9%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	24.2%	25.6%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	7.4%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.1%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

966

Population

People per sq mi

59.4

Median age

$40,324

Median household income

$46,394

Per capita income

$304,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

88.2%

Home ownership

31.2%

Poverty rate

1.3%

Unemployment

667

Housing units

32.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

125

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

201

65–74

156

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	116	12.0%
18 and over	850	88.0%
65 and over	377	39.0%
Median age	59.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 60.1%

Black or African American 39.3%

Two or more races 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	581	60.1%
Black or African American	380	39.3%
Two or more races	5	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.0%	66.9%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	24.2%	25.6%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	7.4%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.1%	3.4%

Under $10k 15.2%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 22.7%

$25k–$35k 3.0%

$35k–$50k 10.5%

$50k–$75k 6.9%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 13.5%

$150k–$200k 8.8%

$200k+ 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	15.2%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	22.7%
$25k–$35k	3.0%
$35k–$50k	10.5%
$50k–$75k	6.9%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	13.5%
$150k–$200k	8.8%
$200k+	3.6%
Median income	$40,324

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.2%

$50k–$100k 14.3%

$100k–$150k 4.6%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k–$300k 3.6%

$300k–$500k 47.3%

$500k–$1M 4.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$304,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	88.2%
Renter occupied	11.8%
Vacant	35.3%
Single-family detached	63.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	36.4%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.19

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.5%
2000–2009	22.3%
1990–1999	20.8%
1980–1989	9.1%
1970–1979	9.8%
1960–1969	10.7%
1950–1959	4.8%
1940–1949	5.4%
1939 or earlier	5.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	28.9%
3 bedrooms	46.5%
4 bedrooms	19.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.1%
1 vehicle	38.8%
2 vehicles	37.5%
3 or more	16.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.7%
Electricity	51.2%
Propane / LP gas	41.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	219	46.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	71	15.2%
Female householder, no spouse	177	37.9%
Households with children under 18	42	9.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	292	62.5%
Average household size	2.07

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.0%	20.0%
Married	48.6%	53.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	6.1%	6.5%
Divorced	12.2%	19.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 37.9%

Some college, no degree 14.7%

Associate's degree 10.6%

Bachelor's degree 15.8%

Graduate / professional 16.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.5%
Bachelor's or higher	32.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	39	33.6%
Kindergarten	46	39.7%
Elementary school	24	20.7%
High school	7	6.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 28.7%

Agriculture & mining 19.5%

Professional & management 17.5%

Education & healthcare 12.6%

Retail trade 5.6%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Construction 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Manufacturing 1.1%

Information 1.1%

Other services 1.1%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	50.9%
Service	4.7%
Sales & office	36.3%
Natural resources & construction	7.0%
Production & transportation	1.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.6%
Government	10.8%
Self-employed	18.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.3%
Carpool	6.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	15.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.3

Poverty

All people 31.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 35.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 90.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	71.9%
Retirement income	16.9%
Supplemental Security	0.6%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.9%
High blood pressure	49.0%
High cholesterol	38.8%
Diabetes	16.9%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	5.4%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	32.7%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	11.2%
No physical activity	33.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.7%
Depression	19.7%
Fair or poor health	24.7%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	20.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.8%
Visited dentist	51.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	21.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	76	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.1%
65 and over	30.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.3%
Public insurance	43.8%
No insurance	0.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	927	96.0%
Spanish	9	1.0%
Other Indo-European	9	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	966	100.0%
Born in same state	966	100.0%
Born in different state	608	62.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	264	27.3%
Italian	113	11.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	47	4.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.3%
Internet access	88.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38626

What city is ZIP code 38626 in?

ZIP code 38626 is primarily assigned to Dundee, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38626 in?

ZIP code 38626 falls within Tunica County, Mississippi.

Does ZIP code 38626 have a large retiree population?

72% of households in ZIP code 38626 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 38626 have an older population?

39% of residents in ZIP code 38626 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38626?

31% of residents in ZIP code 38626 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 38626 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 38626 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 38626 in?

ZIP code 38626 observes the CST timezone.