38929 ZIP Code — Gore Springs, MS

Grenada County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38929 is located in Gore Springs, Mississippi, within Grenada County. It covers approximately 71.21 square miles and serves a population of 2,154 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38929

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $97,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,956. 34% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

25% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 38929 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,154

population

71.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38929 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38929

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38929. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gore Springs	Acceptable
Gore Springs	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38925 Duck Hill (10.2 mi) 38914 Big Creek (11.4 mi) 38901 Grenada (12.6 mi) 38922 Coffeeville (13.8 mi) 38916 Calhoun City (14.1 mi) 39767 Stewart (15.4 mi) 39744 Eupora (15.7 mi) 39737 Bellefontaine (16.2 mi) 38967 Winona (19.2 mi) 39771 Walthall (19.3 mi) 38953 Scobey (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,154
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	71.21 sq mi
Water area	1.39 sq mi
Latitude	33.7445
Longitude	-89.5678
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	47.0%	59.2%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	22.8%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	18.3%	14.6%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.4%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,154

Population

People per sq mi

43.9

Median age

$62,956

Median household income

$22,629

Per capita income

$97,400

Median home value

$804

Median monthly rent

76.1%

Home ownership

14.1%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

636

Housing units

4.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

117

10–14

108

15–19

20–24

25–34

180

35–44

180

106

45–54

203

55–59

60–64

126

65–74

244

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	541	25.1%
18 and over	1,613	74.9%
65 and over	488	22.7%
Median age	43.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 55.4%

Black or African American 41%

Two or more races 2.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,201	55.4%
Black or African American	889	41%
Two or more races	56	2.6%
Hispanic or Latino	14	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.0%	59.2%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	22.8%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	18.3%	14.6%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.4%	3.4%

Under $10k 7.7%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 15.5%

$25k–$35k 1.9%

$35k–$50k 7.9%

$50k–$75k 25.4%

$75k–$100k 6.0%

$100k–$150k 33.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.7%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	15.5%
$25k–$35k	1.9%
$35k–$50k	7.9%
$50k–$75k	25.4%
$75k–$100k	6.0%
$100k–$150k	33.2%
Median income	$62,956

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.6%

$50k–$100k 28.1%

$100k–$150k 26.1%

$150k–$200k 1.4%

$200k–$300k 20.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$97,400
Median rent / month	$804
Owner occupied	76.1%
Renter occupied	23.9%
Vacant	9.9%
Single-family detached	58.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	37.1%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.6%
2000–2009	14.7%
1990–1999	24.8%
1980–1989	2.3%
1970–1979	13.9%
1960–1969	9.6%
1950–1959	14.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	6.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.6%
2 bedrooms	27.9%
3 bedrooms	55.5%
4 bedrooms	12.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.0%
1 vehicle	30.8%
2 vehicles	27.1%
3 or more	35.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	68.9%
Propane / LP gas	30.2%
Wood	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	451	61.7%
Cohabiting couple	94	12.9%
Male householder, no spouse	41	5.6%
Female householder, no spouse	145	19.8%
Households with children under 18	236	32.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	269	36.8%
Average household size	2.95

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.5%	24.3%
Married	64.2%	43.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	8.7%	6.9%
Divorced	12.6%	25.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 17.8%

HS graduate 44.5%

Some college, no degree 20.9%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 4.3%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.8%
Bachelor's or higher	4.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	93	22.8%
Elementary school	194	47.5%
High school	106	26.0%
College / grad school	15	3.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.5%

Retail trade 27.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.5%

Public administration 9.6%

Education & healthcare 8.2%

Agriculture & mining 4.1%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Construction 2.8%

Finance & real estate 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.7%
Service	13.2%
Sales & office	28.7%
Natural resources & construction	4.1%
Production & transportation	36.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.6%
Government	12.4%
Self-employed	4.1%
Unpaid family workers	3.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.7%
Carpool	11.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.8

Poverty

All people 14.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 17.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.9%
Retirement income	28.3%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	7.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.9%
High blood pressure	47.3%
High cholesterol	40.4%
Diabetes	15.0%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	33.6%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.5%
Binge drinking	12.1%
No physical activity	29.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.9%
Depression	20.1%
Fair or poor health	21.6%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	19.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.6%
Visited dentist	56.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	17.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	32	2.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.2%
65 and over	71.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.3%
Public insurance	42.6%
No insurance	24.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,018	93.7%
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)	2,154	100.0%
Born in same state	2,148	99.7%
Born in different state	1,853	86.0%
Foreign born	6	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	241	11.2%
Italian	181	8.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	33	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.9%
Internet access	91.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38929

What city is ZIP code 38929 in?

ZIP code 38929 is primarily assigned to Gore Springs, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38929 in?

ZIP code 38929 falls within Grenada County, Mississippi.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38929?

4% 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 38929?

The median home value in ZIP code 38929 is $97,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 38929?

ZIP code 38929 has an estimated population of 2,154 residents, with a density of 30 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 38929?

The median household income in ZIP code 38929 is $62,956, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 38929 in?

ZIP code 38929 observes the CST timezone.