38759 ZIP Code — Merigold, MS

Bolivar County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38759 is located in Merigold, Mississippi, within Bolivar County. It covers approximately 64.80 square miles and serves a population of 1,319 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38759

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $133,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

The gap between median ($48,750) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 47% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

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

Overall, ZIP code 38759 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,319

population

64.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38759 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38759

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38759. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Merigold	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38737 Drew (6.8 mi) 38733 Cleveland (6.9 mi) 38762 Mound Bayou (7.5 mi) 38732 Cleveland (8 mi) 38771 Ruleville (9.6 mi) 38774 Shelby (11.3 mi) 38730 Boyle (12.2 mi) 38736 Doddsville (14.6 mi) 38773 Shaw (16.2 mi) 38769 Rosedale (17.4 mi) 38746 Gunnison (18 mi) 38726 Beulah (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,319
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	64.80 sq mi
Water area	0.43 sq mi
Latitude	33.8242
Longitude	-90.6635
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	53.5%	64.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	24.7%	23.1%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	11.6%	10.4%	15.3%
Over $200k	10.2%	2.5%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,319

Population

People per sq mi

40.6

Median age

$48,750

Median household income

$49,072

Per capita income

$133,000

Median home value

$631

Median monthly rent

73.8%

Home ownership

10.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

476

Housing units

27.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

198

25–34

152

110

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

113

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	190	14.4%
18 and over	1,129	85.6%
65 and over	298	22.6%
Median age	40.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 56.8%

Black or African American 38.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Two or more races 1.3%

Other race 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	767	56.8%
Black or African American	519	38.4%
Hispanic or Latino	31	2.3%
Two or more races	18	1.3%
Other race	15	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.5%	64.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	24.7%	23.1%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	11.6%	10.4%	15.3%
Over $200k	10.2%	2.5%	3.4%

Under $10k 16.1%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 11.4%

$25k–$35k 12.9%

$35k–$50k 6.0%

$50k–$75k 12.5%

$75k–$100k 11.6%

$100k–$150k 6.7%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k+ 16.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	16.1%
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	11.4%
$25k–$35k	12.9%
$35k–$50k	6.0%
$50k–$75k	12.5%
$75k–$100k	11.6%
$100k–$150k	6.7%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
$200k+	16.4%
Median income	$48,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.4%

$50k–$100k 26.3%

$100k–$150k 13.7%

$150k–$200k 9.6%

$200k–$300k 12.2%

$300k–$500k 8.4%

$500k–$1M 17.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$133,000
Median rent / month	$631
Owner occupied	73.8%
Renter occupied	26.2%
Vacant	13.1%
Single-family detached	67.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	30.5%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.92

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.7%
2000–2009	17.9%
1990–1999	4.4%
1980–1989	22.9%
1970–1979	17.4%
1960–1969	9.3%
1950–1959	6.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	9.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	8.6%
3 bedrooms	52.9%
4 bedrooms	33.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	17.0%
2 vehicles	24.9%
3 or more	55.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	29.3%
Electricity	25.4%
Propane / LP gas	45.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	240	44.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	240	44.9%
Female householder, no spouse	55	10.3%
Households with children under 18	101	18.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	151	28.2%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.5%	9.2%
Married	46.5%	66.0%
Separated	3.3%	3.5%
Widowed	0.2%	15.0%
Divorced	16.6%	6.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 15.0%

HS graduate 25.0%

Some college, no degree 22.8%

Associate's degree 6.4%

Bachelor's degree 17.6%

Graduate / professional 9.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.7%
Bachelor's or higher	27.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	6.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	46	41.4%
High school	43	38.7%
College / grad school	15	13.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.8%

Manufacturing 12.0%

Agriculture & mining 10.1%

Transportation & utilities 9.0%

Retail trade 5.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%

Public administration 4.2%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Construction 3.6%

Other services 3.6%

Information 3.5%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Professional & management 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.5%
Service	12.3%
Sales & office	21.8%
Natural resources & construction	9.4%
Production & transportation	14.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.1%
Government	8.5%
Self-employed	4.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.4%
Carpool	3.5%
Public transit	2.8%
Walk	7.0%
Work from home	3.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.2

Poverty

All people 10.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 11.8%

Married-couple families 6.3%

Female-led households 13.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.9%
Retirement income	15.1%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.0%
High blood pressure	48.8%
High cholesterol	39.1%
Diabetes	16.7%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	5.6%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	35.0%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.3%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.0%
Binge drinking	12.1%
No physical activity	35.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	27.5%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	15.2%
No health insurance	21.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.7%
Visited dentist	49.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	24.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	53	4.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.4%
Under 18	14.7%
18–64 years	15.2%
65 and over	52.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.8%
Public insurance	47.8%
No insurance	10.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,239	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)	1,269	96.2%
Born in same state	1,244	94.3%
Born in different state	1,103	83.6%
Foreign born	25	1.9%
Naturalized citizen	50	3.8%
Not a US citizen	50	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	147	11.1%
French	111	8.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	92	7%
English	27	2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.6%
Internet access	95.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38759

What city is ZIP code 38759 in?

ZIP code 38759 is primarily assigned to Merigold, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38759 in?

ZIP code 38759 falls within Bolivar County, Mississippi.

Does ZIP code 38759 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 38759 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38759?

The median home value in ZIP code 38759 is $133,000.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 38759?

Health data for ZIP code 38759 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the population of ZIP code 38759?

ZIP code 38759 has an estimated population of 1,319 residents, with a density of 20 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 38759 in?

ZIP code 38759 observes the CST timezone.