38761 ZIP Code — Moorhead, MS

Sunflower County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38761 is located in Moorhead, Mississippi, within Sunflower County. It covers approximately 55.30 square miles and serves a population of 2,001 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38761

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $61,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

Median household income is $31,940. Poverty affects 38% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 33% 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 sales and office, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (49%), diabetes (16%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 38761 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,001

population

55.30

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38761 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38761

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38761. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Moorhead	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38753 Inverness (7.7 mi) 38778 Sunflower (7.9 mi) 38751 Indianola (7.9 mi) 38941 Itta Bena (9.5 mi) 38736 Doddsville (14.1 mi) 38754 Isola (14.8 mi) 38952 Schlater (14.9 mi) 39038 Belzoni (16.3 mi) 38773 Shaw (18 mi) 38954 Sidon (19.8 mi) 38771 Ruleville (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,001
Population density	36 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	55.30 sq mi
Water area	2.30 sq mi
Latitude	33.4405
Longitude	-90.5221
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	77.7%	67.4%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	10.9%	23.0%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	5.2%	7.5%	15.3%
Over $200k	6.2%	2.1%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,001

Population

People per sq mi

27.5

Median age

$31,940

Median household income

$20,027

Per capita income

$61,300

Median home value

$693

Median monthly rent

62.9%

Home ownership

37.7%

Poverty rate

14.4%

Unemployment

571

Housing units

23.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

119

15–19

190

108

20–24

172

107

25–34

170

35–44

45–54

119

55–59

60–64

65–74

107

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	480	24.0%
18 and over	1,521	76.0%
65 and over	249	12.4%
Median age	27.5 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 70.4%

White 18%

Two or more races 5.8%

Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,489	70.4%
White	380	18%
Two or more races	123	5.8%
Hispanic or Latino	115	5.4%
Asian	9	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	77.7%	67.4%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	10.9%	23.0%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	5.2%	7.5%	15.3%
Over $200k	6.2%	2.1%	3.4%

Under $10k 9.3%

$10k–$15k 9.1%

$15k–$25k 22.8%

$25k–$35k 11.8%

$35k–$50k 18.6%

$50k–$75k 12.0%

$75k–$100k 6.8%

$100k–$150k 3.0%

$150k–$200k 0.5%

$200k+ 5.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.3%
$10k–$15k	9.1%
$15k–$25k	22.8%
$25k–$35k	11.8%
$35k–$50k	18.6%
$50k–$75k	12.0%
$75k–$100k	6.8%
$100k–$150k	3.0%
$150k–$200k	0.5%
$200k+	5.9%
Median income	$31,940

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 39.2%

$50k–$100k 27.2%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$150k–$200k 14.2%

$200k–$300k 1.6%

$300k–$500k 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$61,300
Median rent / month	$693
Owner occupied	62.9%
Renter occupied	37.1%
Vacant	25.2%
Single-family detached	86.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.6%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.96

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	11.4%
1990–1999	7.3%
1980–1989	22.3%
1970–1979	22.0%
1960–1969	14.6%
1950–1959	8.1%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	6.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	19.1%
3 bedrooms	59.2%
4 bedrooms	14.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.3%
1 vehicle	39.9%
2 vehicles	28.1%
3 or more	22.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	60.7%
Electricity	31.6%
Propane / LP gas	2.7%
No fuel used	4.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	171	28.9%
Cohabiting couple	6	1.0%
Male householder, no spouse	114	19.3%
Female householder, no spouse	300	50.8%
Households with children under 18	260	44.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	213	36.0%
Average household size	2.91

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	61.8%	61.3%
Married	27.6%	21.1%
Separated	2.9%	3.1%
Widowed	4.2%	10.1%
Divorced	3.5%	4.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.5%

Some HS, no diploma 14.3%

HS graduate 35.3%

Some college, no degree 11.9%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 16.9%

Graduate / professional 6.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.2%
Bachelor's or higher	23.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	2.6%
Kindergarten	21	3.2%
Elementary school	141	21.7%
High school	165	25.4%
College / grad school	305	47.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 26.7%

Education & healthcare 23.7%

Retail trade 17.2%

Manufacturing 8.0%

Wholesale trade 6.8%

Agriculture & mining 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Public administration 2.5%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Professional & management 1.7%

Other services 1.3%

Information 0.8%

Construction 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.9%
Service	17.8%
Sales & office	33.6%
Natural resources & construction	6.6%
Production & transportation	22.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.3%
Government	13.4%
Self-employed	1.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.0%
Carpool	10.7%
Public transit	0.8%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	2.4%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.2

Poverty

All people 37.7%

Under 18 years 64.8%

18 and over 27.2%

Married-couple families 21.6%

Female-led households 53.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.0%
Retirement income	21.2%
Supplemental Security	9.6%
Cash public assistance	10.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	33.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	48.8%
High blood pressure	46.9%
High cholesterol	30.4%
Diabetes	16.4%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	5.4%
Asthma	13.5%
Arthritis	26.7%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	3.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.6%
Binge drinking	11.3%
No physical activity	38.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.6%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	31.1%
Poor mental health	20.0%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	26.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.3%
Visited dentist	38.1%
Cholesterol screening	81.7%
Teeth loss	32.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	33	2.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.7%
Under 18	0.6%
18–64 years	13.0%
65 and over	34.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	36.8%
Public insurance	53.0%
No insurance	14.6%
Uninsured under 19	2.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,843	92.1%
Spanish	26	1.4%
Other Indo-European	17	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	9	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,952	97.6%
Born in same state	1,950	97.5%
Born in different state	1,820	91.0%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	49	2.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	98	4.9%
French	81	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	77	3.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.5%
Internet access	77.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38761

What city is ZIP code 38761 in?

ZIP code 38761 is primarily assigned to Moorhead, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38761 in?

ZIP code 38761 falls within Sunflower County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38761?

38% of residents in ZIP code 38761 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 38761 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 38761 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 38761?

Health data for ZIP code 38761 shows elevated rates of obesity (49%) and diabetes (16%) and smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38761?

The median home value in ZIP code 38761 is $61,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 38761 in?

ZIP code 38761 observes the CST timezone.