38841 ZIP Code — Ecru, MS

Pontotoc County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38841 is located in Ecru, Mississippi, within Pontotoc County. It covers approximately 32.96 square miles and serves a population of 3,864 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38841

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 $107,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $49,241. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 29% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 38841 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,864

population

32.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38841 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38841

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38841. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ecru	Acceptable
Ecru	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38826 Belden (7.6 mi) 38828 Blue Springs (7.7 mi) 38828 Blue Springs (7.7 mi) 38863 Pontotoc (9 mi) 38652 New Albany (10.2 mi) 38871 Thaxton (13.6 mi) 38801 Tupelo (14.2 mi) 38627 Etta (14.6 mi) 38650 Myrtle (15.7 mi) 38849 Guntown (15.7 mi) 38866 Saltillo (16.9 mi) 38804 Tupelo (17.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,864
Population density	117 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	32.96 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	34.3439
Longitude	-88.9631
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	61.6%	51.4%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	27.1%	33.0%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	13.7%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.8%	1.9%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

3,864

Population

117

People per sq mi

32.0

Median age

$49,241

Median household income

$21,194

Per capita income

$107,600

Median home value

$764

Median monthly rent

77.2%

Home ownership

20.3%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

1,134

Housing units

9.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

152

Under 5

138

5–9

164

10–14

148

214

15–19

194

238

20–24

215

233

25–34

210

192

35–44

173

353

45–54

319

55–59

60–64

65–74

198

75–84

180

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,060	27.4%
18 and over	2,804	72.6%
65 and over	530	13.7%
Median age	32.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 58.6%

Hispanic or Latino 14.8%

Other race 14.4%

Black or African American 9.9%

Two or more races 2.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,659	58.6%
Hispanic or Latino	672	14.8%
Other race	653	14.4%
Black or African American	447	9.9%
Two or more races	105	2.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.6%	51.4%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	27.1%	33.0%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	13.7%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.8%	1.9%	3.4%

Under $10k 11.6%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 10.9%

$25k–$35k 8.5%

$35k–$50k 15.9%

$50k–$75k 13.1%

$75k–$100k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 22.5%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.6%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	10.9%
$25k–$35k	8.5%
$35k–$50k	15.9%
$50k–$75k	13.1%
$75k–$100k	9.9%
$100k–$150k	22.5%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$49,241

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.5%

$50k–$100k 24.8%

$100k–$150k 6.3%

$150k–$200k 14.7%

$200k–$300k 8.9%

$300k–$500k 18.4%

$500k–$1M 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$107,600
Median rent / month	$764
Owner occupied	77.2%
Renter occupied	22.8%
Vacant	7.4%
Single-family detached	59.2%
Large apartment buildings	1.5%
Mobile homes	37.7%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.81

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	14.8%
2000–2009	21.2%
1990–1999	17.1%
1980–1989	5.0%
1970–1979	16.6%
1960–1969	4.6%
1950–1959	14.5%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	2.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	1.8%
2 bedrooms	27.7%
3 bedrooms	56.9%
4 bedrooms	9.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.1%
1 vehicle	28.9%
2 vehicles	42.9%
3 or more	23.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.2%
Electricity	52.4%
Propane / LP gas	3.3%
Fuel oil	1.0%
Wood	0.8%
No fuel used	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	846	63.6%
Cohabiting couple	55	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	213	16.0%
Female householder, no spouse	217	16.3%
Households with children under 18	568	42.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	349	26.2%
Average household size	2.90

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.3%	22.2%
Married	53.9%	56.1%
Separated	1.3%	2.6%
Widowed	1.5%	3.8%
Divorced	8.0%	15.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.5%

Some HS, no diploma 14.5%

HS graduate 31.9%

Some college, no degree 26.9%

Associate's degree 6.5%

Bachelor's degree 6.8%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.0%
Bachelor's or higher	9.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	1.4%
Kindergarten	25	2.7%
Elementary school	373	39.9%
High school	315	33.7%
College / grad school	209	22.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.9%

Retail trade 13.2%

Construction 12.4%

Transportation & utilities 11.5%

Other services 10.9%

Education & healthcare 8.8%

Professional & management 6.8%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Public administration 2.4%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.6%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.2%
Service	14.5%
Sales & office	18.7%
Natural resources & construction	13.6%
Production & transportation	34.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.3%
Government	11.2%
Self-employed	1.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.6%
Carpool	20.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.1%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.2

Poverty

All people 20.3%

Under 18 years 24.2%

18 and over 18.8%

Married-couple families 12.4%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.1%
Retirement income	10.5%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.4%
High blood pressure	40.3%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	29.9%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.6%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	32.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	24.4%
Fair or poor health	24.2%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	25.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	48.5%
Cholesterol screening	85.3%
Teeth loss	22.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	86	3.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.9%
Under 18	10.0%
18–64 years	12.8%
65 and over	70.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.9%
Public insurance	37.5%
No insurance	28.5%
Uninsured under 19	20.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,574	92.5%
Spanish	406	11.4%
Other Indo-European	406	11.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,445	89.2%
Born in same state	3,445	89.2%
Born in different state	2,740	70.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	419	10.8%
Not a US citizen	78	18.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	501	13%
Italian	373	9.7%
French	190	4.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	19	0.5%
Polish	6	0.2%
English	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.4%
Internet access	90.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38841

What city is ZIP code 38841 in?

ZIP code 38841 is primarily assigned to Ecru, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38841 in?

ZIP code 38841 falls within Pontotoc County, Mississippi.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38841?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38841?

20% of residents in ZIP code 38841 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38841?

The median home value in ZIP code 38841 is $107,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 38841?

ZIP code 38841 has an estimated population of 3,864 residents, with a density of 117 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 38841 in?

ZIP code 38841 observes the CST timezone.