39638 ZIP Code — Gloster, MS

Amite County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39638 is located in Gloster, Mississippi, within Amite County. It covers approximately 184.61 square miles and serves a population of 3,383 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601/769.

About ZIP code 39638

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $102,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $40,096. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 39638 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.

3,383

population

184.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39638 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39638

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39638. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gloster	Acceptable
Gloster	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39631 Centreville (6.8 mi) 39633 Crosby (10.8 mi) 70761 Norwood (14.9 mi) 39645 Liberty (16.5 mi) 70789 Wilson (16.7 mi) 39653 Meadville (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,383
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	184.61 sq mi
Water area	0.35 sq mi
Latitude	31.1741
Longitude	-91.0352
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	601/769

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.0%	66.6%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	22.2%	17.8%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	18.8%	13.8%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

3,383

Population

People per sq mi

41.0

Median age

$40,096

Median household income

$19,672

Per capita income

$102,300

Median home value

$628

Median monthly rent

75.0%

Home ownership

26.0%

Poverty rate

14.7%

Unemployment

1,523

Housing units

11.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

131

Under 5

156

146

5–9

174

111

10–14

132

15–19

20–24

179

25–34

214

143

35–44

170

130

45–54

155

128

55–59

153

134

60–64

159

176

65–74

210

128

75–84

152

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	913	27.0%
18 and over	2,470	73.0%
65 and over	686	20.3%
Median age	41.0 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 56.6%

White 42.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Asian 0.1%

Two or more races 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,916	56.6%
White	1,452	42.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.2%
Asian	4	0.1%
Two or more races	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.0%	66.6%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	22.2%	17.8%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	18.8%	13.8%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	3.4%

Under $10k 13.1%

$10k–$15k 9.2%

$15k–$25k 14.6%

$25k–$35k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 20.2%

$50k–$75k 20.0%

$75k–$100k 3.1%

$100k–$150k 8.0%

$150k–$200k 2.3%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.1%
$10k–$15k	9.2%
$15k–$25k	14.6%
$25k–$35k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	20.2%
$50k–$75k	20.0%
$75k–$100k	3.1%
$100k–$150k	8.0%
$150k–$200k	2.3%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$40,096

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.1%

$50k–$100k 23.5%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 15.5%

$200k–$300k 8.9%

$300k–$500k 7.2%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$102,300
Median rent / month	$628
Owner occupied	75.0%
Renter occupied	25.0%
Vacant	26.7%
Single-family detached	61.0%
Large apartment buildings	4.6%
Mobile homes	31.2%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.4%
2010–2019	6.1%
2000–2009	12.6%
1990–1999	7.2%
1980–1989	21.2%
1970–1979	24.6%
1960–1969	12.0%
1950–1959	11.9%
1940–1949	0.3%
1939 or earlier	2.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	2.6%
2 bedrooms	25.2%
3 bedrooms	53.4%
4 bedrooms	14.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.6%
1 vehicle	36.2%
2 vehicles	31.7%
3 or more	23.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	13.2%
Electricity	58.4%
Propane / LP gas	26.0%
Wood	2.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	592	43.3%
Cohabiting couple	37	2.7%
Male householder, no spouse	375	27.4%
Female householder, no spouse	363	26.6%
Households with children under 18	359	26.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	510	37.3%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.3%	27.1%
Married	49.4%	51.2%
Separated	3.7%	3.4%
Widowed	3.0%	13.2%
Divorced	11.5%	5.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 10.3%

HS graduate 39.9%

Some college, no degree 24.0%

Associate's degree 12.5%

Bachelor's degree 6.5%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.9%
Bachelor's or higher	11.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	51	6.9%
Kindergarten	99	13.3%
Elementary school	409	55.1%
High school	114	15.4%
College / grad school	69	9.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.4%

Professional & management 19.0%

Agriculture & mining 12.4%

Manufacturing 12.0%

Transportation & utilities 8.5%

Public administration 5.6%

Construction 4.9%

Retail trade 3.1%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.9%

Other services 2.7%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.2%
Service	17.5%
Sales & office	17.8%
Natural resources & construction	12.5%
Production & transportation	24.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.4%
Government	14.8%
Self-employed	4.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	63.6%
Carpool	27.0%
Public transit	1.1%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.6

Poverty

All people 26.0%

Under 18 years 30.3%

18 and over 24.5%

Married-couple families 7.6%

Female-led households 57.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.5%
Retirement income	29.0%
Supplemental Security	11.5%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.0%
High blood pressure	51.1%
High cholesterol	41.1%
Diabetes	18.4%
Heart disease	9.9%
Stroke	6.1%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	36.2%
Kidney disease	4.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.9%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.7%
Binge drinking	10.9%
No physical activity	37.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.9%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	28.7%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	15.1%
No health insurance	22.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.8%
Visited dentist	44.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	25.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	79	3.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.3%
Under 18	8.4%
18–64 years	20.7%
65 and over	45.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	43.6%
Public insurance	54.3%
No insurance	10.4%
Uninsured under 19	8.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,096	91.5%
Spanish	11	0.4%
Other Indo-European	7	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	4	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,362	99.4%
Born in same state	3,350	99.0%
Born in different state	2,650	78.3%
Foreign born	12	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	21	0.6%
Not a US citizen	4	19.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	225	6.7%
Italian	209	6.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	159	4.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.4%
Internet access	88.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39638

What city is ZIP code 39638 in?

ZIP code 39638 is primarily assigned to Gloster, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39638 in?

ZIP code 39638 falls within Amite County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39638?

26% of residents in ZIP code 39638 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 39638?

12% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 39638?

The median home value in ZIP code 39638 is $102,300.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 39638?

Health data for ZIP code 39638 shows elevated rates of diabetes (18%) and smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 39638 in?

ZIP code 39638 observes the CST timezone.