38941 ZIP Code — Itta Bena, MS

Leflore County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38941 is located in Itta Bena, Mississippi, within Leflore County. It covers approximately 105.87 square miles and serves a population of 3,538 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38941

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $83,500. Renters make up the majority at 58%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $27,273. Poverty affects 34% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 31% 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 sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (54%), diabetes (16%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 38941 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.

3,538

population

105.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38941 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38941

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38941. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Itta Bena	Acceptable
Itta Bena	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38761 Moorhead (9.5 mi) 38954 Sidon (10.7 mi) 38924 Cruger (12.8 mi) 38753 Inverness (13.5 mi) 38952 Schlater (14.9 mi) 38778 Sunflower (14.9 mi) 39038 Belzoni (15.1 mi) 38751 Indianola (17.1 mi) 39169 Tchula (17.9 mi) 38754 Isola (18 mi) 38930 Greenwood (18.7 mi) 38736 Doddsville (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,538
Population density	33 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	105.87 sq mi
Water area	1.20 sq mi
Latitude	33.3959
Longitude	-90.3668
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	80.7%	66.7%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	10.4%	19.7%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	7.7%	11.4%	15.3%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.2%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

3,538

Population

People per sq mi

28.7

Median age

$27,273

Median household income

$14,255

Per capita income

$83,500

Median home value

$711

Median monthly rent

41.9%

Home ownership

33.6%

Poverty rate

21.6%

Unemployment

1,007

Housing units

17.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

112

Under 5

103

5–9

166

10–14

153

238

15–19

220

255

20–24

236

196

25–34

182

183

35–44

170

193

45–54

178

55–59

60–64

174

65–74

161

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	761	21.5%
18 and over	2,777	78.5%
65 and over	454	12.8%
Median age	28.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 90.6%

White 8.3%

Two or more races 1.1%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	3,206	90.6%
White	292	8.3%
Two or more races	38	1.1%
Asian	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	80.7%	66.7%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	10.4%	19.7%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	7.7%	11.4%	15.3%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.2%	3.4%

Under $10k 24.3%

$10k–$15k 9.3%

$15k–$25k 15.6%

$25k–$35k 13.4%

$35k–$50k 9.5%

$50k–$75k 15.3%

$75k–$100k 4.8%

$100k–$150k 6.1%

$150k–$200k 1.0%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	24.3%
$10k–$15k	9.3%
$15k–$25k	15.6%
$25k–$35k	13.4%
$35k–$50k	9.5%
$50k–$75k	15.3%
$75k–$100k	4.8%
$100k–$150k	6.1%
$150k–$200k	1.0%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$27,273

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.6%

$50k–$100k 55.2%

$100k–$150k 8.3%

$150k–$200k 13.2%

$200k–$300k 4.7%

$300k–$500k 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$83,500
Median rent / month	$711
Owner occupied	41.9%
Renter occupied	58.1%
Vacant	30.4%
Single-family detached	57.9%
Large apartment buildings	2.7%
Mobile homes	2.1%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.91

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.3%
2000–2009	14.7%
1990–1999	2.5%
1980–1989	22.7%
1970–1979	30.5%
1960–1969	10.8%
1950–1959	4.8%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	6.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.6%
1 bedroom	13.7%
2 bedrooms	14.3%
3 bedrooms	53.3%
4 bedrooms	9.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.2%
1 vehicle	52.7%
2 vehicles	25.5%
3 or more	11.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.3%
Electricity	42.7%
Propane / LP gas	7.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	197	16.8%
Cohabiting couple	35	3.0%
Male householder, no spouse	197	16.8%
Female householder, no spouse	747	63.5%
Households with children under 18	323	27.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	415	35.3%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	74.4%	57.9%
Married	15.8%	19.3%
Separated	0.8%	5.6%
Widowed	3.6%	12.1%
Divorced	5.3%	5.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.6%

Some HS, no diploma 10.8%

HS graduate 27.1%

Some college, no degree 24.7%

Associate's degree 10.5%

Bachelor's degree 5.0%

Graduate / professional 12.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.5%
Bachelor's or higher	17.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	26	1.9%
Kindergarten	46	3.3%
Elementary school	358	25.7%
High school	152	10.9%
College / grad school	813	58.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.4%

Manufacturing 17.4%

Retail trade 14.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.4%

Transportation & utilities 7.6%

Public administration 5.3%

Agriculture & mining 4.1%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Professional & management 0.8%

Other services 0.8%

Construction 0.5%

Finance & real estate 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.7%
Service	19.1%
Sales & office	32.3%
Natural resources & construction	1.2%
Production & transportation	25.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.0%
Government	27.6%
Self-employed	0.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.6%
Carpool	14.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.1%
Work from home	0.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.1

Poverty

All people 33.6%

Under 18 years 54.0%

18 and over 26.6%

Married-couple families 11.2%

Female-led households 43.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.3%
Retirement income	22.8%
Supplemental Security	14.8%
Cash public assistance	3.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	53.8%
High blood pressure	45.4%
High cholesterol	28.0%
Diabetes	16.0%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	12.7%
Arthritis	26.4%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	3.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	11.2%
No physical activity	37.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.1%
Depression	20.5%
Fair or poor health	30.0%
Poor mental health	18.6%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	26.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.0%
Visited dentist	42.1%
Cholesterol screening	84.0%
Teeth loss	30.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	46	1.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.8%
65 and over	33.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.4%
Public insurance	45.7%
No insurance	13.3%
Uninsured under 19	6.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,323	93.9%
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)	3,501	99.0%
Born in same state	3,493	98.7%
Born in different state	3,096	87.5%
Foreign born	8	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	37	1.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	352	9.9%
Italian	50	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	17	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.2%
Internet access	78.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38941

What city is ZIP code 38941 in?

ZIP code 38941 is primarily assigned to Itta Bena, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38941 in?

ZIP code 38941 falls within Leflore County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38941?

34% of residents in ZIP code 38941 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 38941 mostly rentals?

58% of occupied units in ZIP code 38941 are renter-occupied.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 38941?

Health data for ZIP code 38941 shows elevated rates of obesity (54%) and diabetes (16%) and smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 38941?

The median household income in ZIP code 38941 is $27,273, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 38941 in?

ZIP code 38941 observes the CST timezone.