38946 ZIP Code — Morgan City, MS
Leflore County, Mississippi
ZIP code 38946 is located in Morgan City, Mississippi, within Leflore County. It covers approximately 9.56 square miles and serves a population of 186 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.
186
population
9.56
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
38946 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 38946
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38946. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Morgan City | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 186 |
| Population density | 19 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 28 |
| County FIPS | 083 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 9.56 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.3597 |
| Longitude | -90.3627 |
| 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 | 88.7% | 66.7% | 52.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 11.3% | 19.7% | 28.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 11.4% | 15.3% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
Demographics & statistics
186
Population
19
People per sq mi
34.8
Median age
$17,292
Median household income
$12,474
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$775
Median monthly rent
65.7%
Home ownership
37.1%
Poverty rate
9.7%
Unemployment
89
Housing units
4.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
4
Under 5
4
8
5–9
8
3
10–14
4
7
15–19
8
13
20–24
14
11
25–34
11
5
35–44
5
14
45–54
15
4
55–59
4
16
60–64
16
5
65–74
5
1
75–84
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 46 | 24.7% |
| 18 and over | 140 | 75.3% |
| 65 and over | 12 | 6.5% |
| Median age | 34.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
86%
White
14%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 160 | 86% |
| White | 26 | 14% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 88.7% | 66.7% | 52.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 11.3% | 19.7% | 28.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 11.4% | 15.3% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
Under $10k
22.4%
$10k–$15k
3.0%
$15k–$25k
35.8%
$25k–$35k
14.9%
$35k–$50k
6.0%
$50k–$75k
14.9%
$75k–$100k
3.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 22.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 35.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 14.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 3.0% |
| Median income | $17,292 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
25.0%
$50k–$100k
29.5%
$100k–$150k
40.9%
$150k–$200k
4.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $775 |
| Owner occupied | 65.7% |
| Renter occupied | 34.3% |
| Vacant | 40.2% |
| Single-family detached | 78.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 21.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.45 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 22.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 42.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 29.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 1.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 10.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 48.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 16.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 56.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.8% |
| 3 or more | 1.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 41.8% |
| Electricity | 34.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 23.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5 | 7.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1 | 1.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 18 | 26.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 43 | 64.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 17 | 25.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 12 | 17.9% |
| Average household size | 2.78 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 52.9% | 69.0% |
| Married | 8.8% | 5.7% |
| Separated | 10.3% | 11.5% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 27.9% | 13.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
20.4%
Some HS, no diploma
16.8%
HS graduate
32.7%
Some college, no degree
25.7%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
3.5%
Graduate / professional
0.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 62.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 4.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 3 | 5.9% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 24 | 47.1% |
| High school | 14 | 27.5% |
| College / grad school | 10 | 19.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Construction
24.6%
Retail trade
20.0%
Manufacturing
16.9%
Agriculture & mining
15.4%
Education & healthcare
10.8%
Transportation & utilities
6.2%
Public administration
6.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.2% |
| Service | 1.5% |
| Sales & office | 36.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.4% |
| Production & transportation | 16.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 67.7% |
| Government | 7.7% |
| Self-employed | 24.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 63.1% |
| Carpool | 36.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 15.8 |
Poverty
All people
37.1%
Under 18 years
43.5%
18 and over
35.0%
Married-couple families
40.0%
Female-led households
56.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 22.4% |
| Retirement income | 10.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 13.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 19.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 54.8% |
| High blood pressure | 50.8% |
| High cholesterol | 34.2% |
| Diabetes | 18.9% |
| Heart disease | 9.0% |
| Stroke | 6.4% |
| Asthma | 12.7% |
| Arthritis | 33.8% |
| Kidney disease | 4.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.8% |
| Cancer | 5.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 24.6% |
| Binge drinking | 10.1% |
| No physical activity | 39.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.0% |
| Depression | 21.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 32.5% |
| Poor mental health | 17.9% |
| Poor physical health | 15.9% |
| No health insurance | 24.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 81.9% |
| Visited dentist | 43.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.5% |
| Teeth loss | 29.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.8% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 15.6% |
| 65 and over | 16.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 16.1% |
| Public insurance | 61.8% |
| No insurance | 22.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 13.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 178 | 95.7% |
| 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) | 186 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 186 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 186 | 100.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 16 | 8.6% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.0% |
| Internet access | 64.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38946
What city is ZIP code 38946 in?
ZIP code 38946 is primarily assigned to Morgan City, Mississippi.
What county is ZIP code 38946 in?
ZIP code 38946 falls within Leflore County, Mississippi.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38946?
37% of residents in ZIP code 38946 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 38946?
4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What are the health statistics for ZIP code 38946?
Health data for ZIP code 38946 shows elevated rates of obesity (55%) and diabetes (19%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 38946?
The median household income in ZIP code 38946 is $17,292, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 38946 in?
ZIP code 38946 observes the CST timezone.