38928 ZIP Code — Glendora, MS

Tallahatchie County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38928 is located in Glendora, Mississippi, within Tallahatchie County. It covers approximately 34.77 square miles and serves a population of 284 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38928

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Renters make up the majority at 81%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $11,544. Poverty affects 92% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 49 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (49%), diabetes (20%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks. 24% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 38928 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.

284

population

34.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38928 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38928

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38928. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Glendora	Acceptable
Glendora	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38921 Charleston (8.9 mi) 38944 Minter City (9.1 mi) 38963 Tutwiler (9.3 mi) 38950 Philipp (9.4 mi) 38737 Drew (14.4 mi) 38920 Cascilla (15.7 mi) 38964 Vance (16.1 mi) 38771 Ruleville (17.1 mi) 38952 Schlater (18.7 mi) 38643 Lambert (18.7 mi) 38940 Holcomb (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	284
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	135

Geography
Land area	34.77 sq mi
Water area	0.45 sq mi
Latitude	33.8767
Longitude	-90.3035
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	99.2%	68.5%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	0.8%	19.4%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	11.3%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.8%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

284

Population

People per sq mi

38.0

Median age

$11,544

Median household income

$5,979

Per capita income

Median home value

$708

Median monthly rent

19.3%

Home ownership

92.3%

Poverty rate

56.1%

Unemployment

Housing units

4.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	72	25.4%
18 and over	212	74.6%
65 and over	41	14.4%
Median age	38.0 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 96.8%

White 3.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	275	96.8%
White	9	3.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	99.2%	68.5%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	0.8%	19.4%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	11.3%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.8%	3.4%

Under $10k 40.4%

$10k–$15k 15.6%

$15k–$25k 21.1%

$25k–$35k 22.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	40.4%
$10k–$15k	15.6%
$15k–$25k	21.1%
$25k–$35k	22.9%
Median income	$11,544

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.3%

$50k–$100k 42.9%

$150k–$200k 42.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$708
Owner occupied	19.3%
Renter occupied	80.7%
Vacant	17.4%
Single-family detached	49.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.0%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	17.4%
1980–1989	33.3%
1970–1979	33.3%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	15.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.5%
2 bedrooms	6.1%
3 bedrooms	85.6%
4 bedrooms	6.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	20.2%
1 vehicle	38.5%
2 vehicles	15.6%
3 or more	25.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.8%
Electricity	56.0%
Propane / LP gas	24.8%
Wood	17.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	0	0.0%
Cohabiting couple	2	1.8%
Male householder, no spouse	60	55.0%
Female householder, no spouse	47	43.1%
Households with children under 18	55	50.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	39	35.8%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	58.2%	84.8%
Married	0.0%	0.0%
Separated	5.1%	0.0%
Widowed	24.1%	13.0%
Divorced	12.7%	2.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 17.9%

Some HS, no diploma 31.9%

HS graduate 9.7%

Some college, no degree 19.3%

Associate's degree 16.4%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	50.2%
Bachelor's or higher	4.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	38.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	26	52.0%
High school	5	10.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 44.9%

Education & healthcare 36.2%

Retail trade 13.0%

Other services 5.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	5.8%
Service	50.7%
Sales & office	13.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	30.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	94.2%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	5.8%
Carpool	21.7%
Public transit	36.2%
Walk	36.2%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	49.3

Poverty

All people 92.3%

Under 18 years 90.3%

18 and over 92.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 87.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.0%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	6.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	49.3%
High blood pressure	53.7%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	20.3%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	6.9%
Asthma	13.2%
Arthritis	32.8%
Kidney disease	4.9%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	5.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.9%
Binge drinking	10.1%
No physical activity	42.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.8%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	34.6%
Poor mental health	18.4%
Poor physical health	16.6%
No health insurance	27.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.8%
Visited dentist	36.3%
Cholesterol screening	86.4%
Teeth loss	34.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2	0.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.6%
65 and over	26.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	13.0%
Public insurance	66.2%
No insurance	23.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	262	92.3%
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)	284	100.0%
Born in same state	284	100.0%
Born in different state	279	98.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.4%
Internet access	62.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38928

What city is ZIP code 38928 in?

ZIP code 38928 is primarily assigned to Glendora, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38928 in?

ZIP code 38928 falls within Tallahatchie County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38928?

92% of residents in ZIP code 38928 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 38928 mostly rentals?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 38928 are renter-occupied.

Does ZIP code 38928 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 38928 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38928?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 38928 in?

ZIP code 38928 observes the CST timezone.