38940 ZIP Code — Holcomb, MS

Grenada County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38940 is located in Holcomb, Mississippi, within Grenada County. It covers approximately 149.93 square miles and serves a population of 1,662 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38940

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 $106,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $50,852. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 38940 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,662

population

149.93

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38940 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38940

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38940. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Holcomb	Acceptable
Holcomb	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38920 Cascilla (10.5 mi) 38901 Grenada (12.7 mi) 38950 Philipp (12.8 mi) 38953 Scobey (13.8 mi) 38930 Greenwood (14 mi) 38943 Mc Carley (14.3 mi) 38917 Carrollton (15 mi) 38944 Minter City (17.8 mi) 38961 Tillatoba (17.8 mi) 38921 Charleston (18.2 mi) 38928 Glendora (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,662
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	149.93 sq mi
Water area	1.55 sq mi
Latitude	33.7501
Longitude	-90.0016
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	60.3%	59.2%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	22.8%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	7.7%	14.6%	15.3%
Over $200k	1.0%	3.4%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,662

Population

People per sq mi

37.5

Median age

$50,852

Median household income

$21,932

Per capita income

$106,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

85.5%

Home ownership

10.5%

Poverty rate

7.0%

Unemployment

754

Housing units

6.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

118

5–9

112

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

145

45–54

139

55–59

60–64

125

65–74

119

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	505	30.4%
18 and over	1,157	69.6%
65 and over	354	21.3%
Median age	37.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63.7%

Hispanic or Latino 12.8%

Two or more races 12.8%

Black or African American 10.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,214	63.7%
Hispanic or Latino	243	12.8%
Two or more races	243	12.8%
Black or African American	205	10.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.3%	59.2%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	22.8%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	7.7%	14.6%	15.3%
Over $200k	1.0%	3.4%	3.4%

Under $10k 8.8%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 5.6%

$25k–$35k 24.5%

$35k–$50k 7.0%

$50k–$75k 19.0%

$75k–$100k 17.7%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.8%
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	5.6%
$25k–$35k	24.5%
$35k–$50k	7.0%
$50k–$75k	19.0%
$75k–$100k	17.7%
$100k–$150k	11.7%
$150k–$200k	4.1%
Median income	$50,852

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.3%

$50k–$100k 23.9%

$100k–$150k 35.6%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k–$300k 8.5%

$500k–$1M 10.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$106,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	85.5%
Renter occupied	14.5%
Vacant	29.9%
Single-family detached	47.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	52.8%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	16.0%
2000–2009	21.6%
1990–1999	34.9%
1980–1989	10.0%
1970–1979	8.3%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	3.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	5.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	35.5%
3 bedrooms	54.6%
4 bedrooms	1.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	18.0%
2 vehicles	61.2%
3 or more	19.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.1%
Electricity	54.3%
Propane / LP gas	30.1%
No fuel used	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	353	60.0%
Cohabiting couple	20	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	81	13.8%
Female householder, no spouse	134	22.8%
Households with children under 18	144	24.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	248	42.2%
Average household size	2.83

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.3%	13.5%
Married	49.2%	82.0%
Separated	0.0%	3.3%
Widowed	11.3%	1.2%
Divorced	4.2%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 19.3%

HS graduate 35.3%

Some college, no degree 23.3%

Associate's degree 11.4%

Bachelor's degree 5.4%

Graduate / professional 1.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.8%
Bachelor's or higher	6.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	33	6.5%
Kindergarten	32	6.3%
Elementary school	307	60.9%
High school	107	21.2%
College / grad school	25	5.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.6%

Manufacturing 20.1%

Retail trade 13.9%

Construction 11.3%

Professional & management 9.6%

Agriculture & mining 7.9%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.8%
Service	15.2%
Sales & office	12.2%
Natural resources & construction	43.2%
Production & transportation	13.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.8%
Government	10.5%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	96.7%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	1.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.8

Poverty

All people 10.5%

Under 18 years 3.2%

18 and over 13.7%

Married-couple families 4.2%

Female-led households 5.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.2%
Retirement income	8.5%
Supplemental Security	1.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.2%
High blood pressure	42.9%
High cholesterol	39.3%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	31.9%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.5%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	28.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	20.8%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	17.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.2%
Visited dentist	56.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	17.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	116	10.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.0%
65 and over	27.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.7%
Public insurance	40.6%
No insurance	12.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,576	94.8%
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)	1,652	99.4%
Born in same state	1,652	99.4%
Born in different state	1,536	92.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	10	0.6%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	249	15%
Italian	191	11.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	66	4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.4%
Internet access	85.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38940

What city is ZIP code 38940 in?

ZIP code 38940 is primarily assigned to Holcomb, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38940 in?

ZIP code 38940 falls within Grenada County, Mississippi.

Is ZIP code 38940 family-oriented?

30% of residents in ZIP code 38940 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38940?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 38940 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 38940 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 38940 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 38940 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 38940 in?

ZIP code 38940 observes the CST timezone.