38901 ZIP Code — Grenada, MS

Grenada County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38901 is located in Grenada, Mississippi, within Grenada County. It covers approximately 242.02 square miles and serves a population of 18,263 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38901

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $142,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $44,820. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. 40% 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. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 38901 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

18,263

population

242.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38901 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38901

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38901. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Grenada	Acceptable
Grenada	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38953 Scobey (9.4 mi) 38922 Coffeeville (12.3 mi) 38929 Gore Springs (12.6 mi) 38940 Holcomb (12.7 mi) 38925 Duck Hill (13.6 mi) 38961 Tillatoba (13.7 mi) 38943 Mc Carley (14.3 mi) 38920 Cascilla (16.5 mi) 38967 Winona (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	18,263
Population density	75 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	242.02 sq mi
Water area	16.04 sq mi
Latitude	33.7798
Longitude	-89.7827
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	60.4%	59.2%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	21.0%	22.8%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	14.8%	14.6%	15.3%
Over $200k	3.9%	3.4%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

18,263

Population

People per sq mi

38.4

Median age

$44,820

Median household income

$28,275

Per capita income

$142,000

Median home value

$767

Median monthly rent

65.6%

Home ownership

23.3%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

6,379

Housing units

24.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

547

Under 5

551

649

5–9

653

480

10–14

484

534

15–19

537

649

20–24

654

1,198

25–34

1,206

1,132

35–44

1,139

998

45–54

1,006

672

55–59

676

698

60–64

703

893

65–74

900

478

75–84

481

172

85+

173

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,132	22.6%
18 and over	14,131	77.4%
65 and over	3,097	17.0%
Median age	38.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 49.4%

Black or African American 46.9%

Two or more races 1.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Other race 0.8%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	9,131	49.4%
Black or African American	8,684	46.9%
Two or more races	261	1.4%
Hispanic or Latino	236	1.3%
Other race	150	0.8%
Asian	31	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.4%	59.2%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	21.0%	22.8%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	14.8%	14.6%	15.3%
Over $200k	3.9%	3.4%	3.4%

Under $10k 10.0%

$10k–$15k 7.9%

$15k–$25k 10.2%

$25k–$35k 11.9%

$35k–$50k 14.3%

$50k–$75k 17.7%

$75k–$100k 8.9%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.0%
$10k–$15k	7.9%
$15k–$25k	10.2%
$25k–$35k	11.9%
$35k–$50k	14.3%
$50k–$75k	17.7%
$75k–$100k	8.9%
$100k–$150k	9.5%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	4.7%
Median income	$44,820

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.9%

$50k–$100k 24.4%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 11.8%

$200k–$300k 23.5%

$300k–$500k 7.4%

$500k–$1M 3.6%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$142,000
Median rent / month	$767
Owner occupied	65.6%
Renter occupied	34.4%
Vacant	17.6%
Single-family detached	72.9%
Large apartment buildings	2.2%
Mobile homes	8.7%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.7%
2000–2009	11.2%
1990–1999	11.7%
1980–1989	17.2%
1970–1979	24.2%
1960–1969	12.6%
1950–1959	9.6%
1940–1949	0.8%
1939 or earlier	6.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	22.2%
3 bedrooms	53.0%
4 bedrooms	15.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.1%
1 vehicle	31.5%
2 vehicles	38.3%
3 or more	23.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.9%
Electricity	43.7%
Propane / LP gas	11.6%
Wood	0.4%
Solar	0.3%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,872	39.2%
Cohabiting couple	437	6.0%
Male householder, no spouse	1,725	23.5%
Female householder, no spouse	2,297	31.3%
Households with children under 18	1,873	25.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,165	29.5%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.7%	28.1%
Married	38.9%	41.8%
Separated	2.7%	4.6%
Widowed	3.1%	12.9%
Divorced	13.6%	12.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.5%

Some HS, no diploma 12.6%

HS graduate 29.9%

Some college, no degree 17.7%

Associate's degree 10.4%

Bachelor's degree 14.8%

Graduate / professional 10.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.9%
Bachelor's or higher	24.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	215	4.8%
Kindergarten	389	8.7%
Elementary school	1,752	39.2%
High school	947	21.2%
College / grad school	1,168	26.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.6%

Manufacturing 17.0%

Retail trade 13.6%

Construction 9.5%

Public administration 9.5%

Other services 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Professional & management 3.2%

Information 1.4%

Finance & real estate 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.5%
Service	12.2%
Sales & office	18.3%
Natural resources & construction	12.2%
Production & transportation	17.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.0%
Government	22.9%
Self-employed	3.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.7%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	1.2%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.4

Poverty

All people 23.3%

Under 18 years 37.6%

18 and over 19.0%

Married-couple families 11.2%

Female-led households 38.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.2%
Retirement income	20.2%
Supplemental Security	9.9%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.8%
High blood pressure	44.3%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	31.5%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.6%
Binge drinking	12.6%
No physical activity	30.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.5%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	22.4%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	20.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.7%
Visited dentist	54.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	19.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	836	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.6%
Under 18	7.3%
18–64 years	20.9%
65 and over	31.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.2%
Public insurance	44.6%
No insurance	11.6%
Uninsured under 19	6.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	17,165	94.0%
Spanish	16	0.1%
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)	18,035	98.8%
Born in same state	18,012	98.6%
Born in different state	15,449	84.6%
Foreign born	23	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	228	1.2%
Not a US citizen	16	7.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,645	9%
French	1,360	7.4%
Italian	985	5.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	68	0.4%
English	56	0.3%
German	12	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.1%
Internet access	87.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38901

What city is ZIP code 38901 in?

ZIP code 38901 is primarily assigned to Grenada, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38901 in?

ZIP code 38901 falls within Grenada County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38901?

23% of residents in ZIP code 38901 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 38901 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 38901 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38901?

The median home value in ZIP code 38901 is $142,000.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 38901?

The median household income in ZIP code 38901 is $44,820, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 38901 in?

ZIP code 38901 observes the CST timezone.