38754 ZIP Code — Isola, MS

Humphreys County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38754 is located in Isola, Mississippi, within Humphreys County. It covers approximately 91.45 square miles and serves a population of 1,143 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38754

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 $99,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

The gap between median ($33,125) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 34% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 46% 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 18 minutes is near the national average.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), diabetes (18%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 38754 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.

1,143

population

91.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38754 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38754

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38754. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Isola	Acceptable
Isola	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38753 Inverness (7.3 mi) 39038 Belzoni (7.5 mi) 38751 Indianola (13.6 mi) 38761 Moorhead (14.8 mi) 38748 Hollandale (15.7 mi) 39097 Louise (16.4 mi) 39166 Silver City (17.7 mi) 38721 Anguilla (17.9 mi) 38941 Itta Bena (18 mi) 39169 Tchula (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,143
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	91.45 sq mi
Water area	2.57 sq mi
Latitude	33.2423
Longitude	-90.6192
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	62.5%	72.7%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	16.8%	16.0%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	5.9%	7.6%	15.3%
Over $200k	14.8%	3.7%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,143

Population

People per sq mi

52.3

Median age

$33,125

Median household income

$51,975

Per capita income

$99,100

Median home value

$665

Median monthly rent

66.3%

Home ownership

33.6%

Poverty rate

9.0%

Unemployment

458

Housing units

11.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	185	16.2%
18 and over	958	83.8%
65 and over	275	24.1%
Median age	52.3 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 74.6%

White 25.3%

Two or more races 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	853	74.6%
White	289	25.3%
Two or more races	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.5%	72.7%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	16.8%	16.0%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	5.9%	7.6%	15.3%
Over $200k	14.8%	3.7%	3.4%

Under $10k 10.6%

$10k–$15k 17.4%

$15k–$25k 11.4%

$25k–$35k 11.2%

$35k–$50k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 5.9%

$75k–$100k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 4.0%

$200k+ 14.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.6%
$10k–$15k	17.4%
$15k–$25k	11.4%
$25k–$35k	11.2%
$35k–$50k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	5.9%
$75k–$100k	13.3%
$100k–$150k	4.0%
$200k+	14.4%
Median income	$33,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.6%

$50k–$100k 23.7%

$100k–$150k 20.3%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k–$300k 15.7%

$300k–$500k 6.6%

$500k–$1M 4.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$99,100
Median rent / month	$665
Owner occupied	66.3%
Renter occupied	33.7%
Vacant	17.0%
Single-family detached	78.6%
Large apartment buildings	4.7%
Mobile homes	8.5%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.19

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	8.2%
1990–1999	11.9%
1980–1989	25.8%
1970–1979	29.4%
1960–1969	9.3%
1950–1959	7.7%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	4.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.1%
2 bedrooms	22.6%
3 bedrooms	48.1%
4 bedrooms	24.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.2%
1 vehicle	29.2%
2 vehicles	38.8%
3 or more	24.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.0%
Electricity	53.2%
Propane / LP gas	12.3%
Fuel oil	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	180	34.1%
Cohabiting couple	2	0.4%
Male householder, no spouse	114	21.6%
Female householder, no spouse	232	43.9%
Households with children under 18	81	15.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	211	40.0%
Average household size	2.16

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.6%	35.6%
Married	37.7%	34.4%
Separated	3.9%	5.9%
Widowed	7.1%	10.8%
Divorced	9.7%	13.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.8%

Some HS, no diploma 16.2%

HS graduate 37.0%

Some college, no degree 16.9%

Associate's degree 10.6%

Bachelor's degree 7.8%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.0%
Bachelor's or higher	11.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	44	16.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	86	31.5%
High school	36	13.2%
College / grad school	107	39.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.2%

Manufacturing 19.2%

Agriculture & mining 15.3%

Construction 10.2%

Retail trade 7.7%

Professional & management 4.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Transportation & utilities 2.9%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Information 1.1%

Other services 1.1%

Public administration 0.7%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.1%
Service	15.8%
Sales & office	13.8%
Natural resources & construction	11.7%
Production & transportation	19.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.9%
Government	12.6%
Self-employed	2.9%
Unpaid family workers	2.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.9%
Carpool	16.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.0

Poverty

All people 33.6%

Under 18 years 64.3%

18 and over 27.7%

Married-couple families 5.6%

Female-led households 59.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.4%
Retirement income	23.7%
Supplemental Security	15.5%
Cash public assistance	5.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	47.4%
High blood pressure	49.8%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	17.7%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	5.7%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	32.0%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.7%
Binge drinking	11.2%
No physical activity	38.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.6%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	29.0%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	25.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.6%
Visited dentist	42.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	26.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	7	0.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.7%
Under 18	8.6%
18–64 years	25.3%
65 and over	50.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	39.6%
Public insurance	56.7%
No insurance	16.0%
Uninsured under 19	1.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,096	95.9%
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)	1,143	100.0%
Born in same state	1,143	100.0%
Born in different state	1,035	90.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	28	2.4%
Arab	24	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	6	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.2%
Internet access	89.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38754

What city is ZIP code 38754 in?

ZIP code 38754 is primarily assigned to Isola, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38754 in?

ZIP code 38754 falls within Humphreys County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38754?

34% of residents in ZIP code 38754 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38754?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 38754 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 38754 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 38754?

Health data for ZIP code 38754 shows elevated rates of obesity (47%) and diabetes (18%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 38754 in?

ZIP code 38754 observes the CST timezone.