38756 ZIP Code — Leland, MS

Washington County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38756 is located in Leland, Mississippi, within Washington County. It covers approximately 194.12 square miles and serves a population of 6,317 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38756

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 $103,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $48,682. Poverty affects 19% 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 18 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 38756 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,317

population

194.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38756 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38756

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38756. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Leland	Acceptable
Leland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38703 Greenville (10.6 mi) 38751 Indianola (12.2 mi) 38773 Shaw (12.7 mi) 38701 Greenville (16 mi) 38730 Boyle (16.7 mi) 38753 Inverness (17.3 mi) 38748 Hollandale (18 mi) 38725 Benoit (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,317
Population density	33 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	151

Geography
Land area	194.12 sq mi
Water area	1.50 sq mi
Latitude	33.4439
Longitude	-90.8710
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	54.3%	63.9%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	21.8%	23.5%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	20.3%	10.5%	15.3%
Over $200k	3.7%	2.2%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

6,317

Population

People per sq mi

36.5

Median age

$48,682

Median household income

$29,250

Per capita income

$103,900

Median home value

$634

Median monthly rent

70.0%

Home ownership

18.9%

Poverty rate

5.3%

Unemployment

2,246

Housing units

24.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

286

Under 5

299

182

5–9

190

171

10–14

179

165

15–19

172

165

20–24

172

440

25–34

461

423

35–44

442

318

45–54

332

191

55–59

199

208

60–64

217

317

65–74

331

170

75–84

178

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,434	22.7%
18 and over	4,883	77.3%
65 and over	1,105	17.5%
Median age	36.5 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 52.3%

White 36.8%

Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

Other race 4%

Two or more races 2.1%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	3,461	52.3%
White	2,438	36.8%
Hispanic or Latino	306	4.6%
Other race	263	4%
Two or more races	136	2.1%
Asian	19	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.3%	63.9%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	21.8%	23.5%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	20.3%	10.5%	15.3%
Over $200k	3.7%	2.2%	3.4%

Under $10k 8.6%

$10k–$15k 5.7%

$15k–$25k 8.6%

$25k–$35k 15.5%

$35k–$50k 12.3%

$50k–$75k 19.3%

$75k–$100k 6.5%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k+ 6.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.6%
$10k–$15k	5.7%
$15k–$25k	8.6%
$25k–$35k	15.5%
$35k–$50k	12.3%
$50k–$75k	19.3%
$75k–$100k	6.5%
$100k–$150k	13.0%
$150k–$200k	4.3%
$200k+	6.2%
Median income	$48,682

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.4%

$50k–$100k 24.7%

$100k–$150k 24.8%

$150k–$200k 14.4%

$200k–$300k 5.8%

$300k–$500k 5.9%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$103,900
Median rent / month	$634
Owner occupied	70.0%
Renter occupied	30.0%
Vacant	13.3%
Single-family detached	74.6%
Large apartment buildings	4.1%
Mobile homes	13.2%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	4.3%
1990–1999	17.7%
1980–1989	13.0%
1970–1979	20.5%
1960–1969	19.2%
1950–1959	12.1%
1940–1949	5.4%
1939 or earlier	5.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	5.4%
2 bedrooms	28.9%
3 bedrooms	50.7%
4 bedrooms	10.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.6%
1 vehicle	41.4%
2 vehicles	32.4%
3 or more	19.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	54.1%
Electricity	35.7%
Propane / LP gas	9.2%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	0.3%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,091	41.4%
Cohabiting couple	91	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	411	15.6%
Female householder, no spouse	1,040	39.5%
Households with children under 18	824	31.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	863	32.8%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.8%	33.5%
Married	52.5%	40.5%
Separated	1.6%	2.5%
Widowed	2.4%	11.4%
Divorced	5.7%	12.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.3%

Some HS, no diploma 9.2%

HS graduate 24.5%

Some college, no degree 24.1%

Associate's degree 11.7%

Bachelor's degree 15.8%

Graduate / professional 8.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.6%
Bachelor's or higher	24.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	147	10.6%
Kindergarten	77	5.6%
Elementary school	563	40.6%
High school	139	10.0%
College / grad school	459	33.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.0%

Retail trade 20.3%

Manufacturing 9.2%

Professional & management 8.1%

Agriculture & mining 7.4%

Transportation & utilities 7.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.9%

Public administration 5.3%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Construction 2.3%

Other services 2.3%

Information 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.8%
Service	16.7%
Sales & office	16.7%
Natural resources & construction	8.6%
Production & transportation	22.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.0%
Government	21.6%
Self-employed	9.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.7%
Carpool	11.4%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	1.9%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.3

Poverty

All people 18.9%

Under 18 years 23.8%

18 and over 17.5%

Married-couple families 6.7%

Female-led households 30.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.9%
Retirement income	17.1%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.4%
High blood pressure	45.8%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	14.8%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	11.9%
No physical activity	32.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.6%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	24.0%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	21.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.0%
Visited dentist	48.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	19.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	238	4.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.1%
Under 18	0.8%
18–64 years	25.7%
65 and over	43.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.1%
Public insurance	42.9%
No insurance	15.3%
Uninsured under 19	5.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,732	90.7%
Spanish	111	1.9%
Other Indo-European	101	1.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.1%
Other languages	6	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,207	98.3%
Born in same state	6,207	98.3%
Born in different state	5,513	87.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	110	1.7%
Not a US citizen	56	50.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	894	14.2%
French	480	7.6%
Italian	221	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	28	0.4%
English	24	0.4%
Polish	7	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.7%
Internet access	82.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38756

What city is ZIP code 38756 in?

ZIP code 38756 is primarily assigned to Leland, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38756 in?

ZIP code 38756 falls within Washington County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38756?

19% of residents in ZIP code 38756 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 38756 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 38756 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38756?

The median home value in ZIP code 38756 is $103,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 38756?

ZIP code 38756 has an estimated population of 6,317 residents, with a density of 33 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 38756 in?

ZIP code 38756 observes the CST timezone.