38765 ZIP Code — Panther Burn, MS
Sharkey County, Mississippi
ZIP code 38765 is located in Panther Burn, Mississippi, within Sharkey County. It covers approximately 7.55 square miles and serves a population of 69 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.
69
population
7.55
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
38765 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 38765
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38765. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Panther Burn | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 69 |
| Population density | 9 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 28 |
| County FIPS | 125 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 7.55 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.0670 |
| Longitude | -90.8844 |
| 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 | 84.5% | 57.6% | 52.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 15.5% | 27.9% | 28.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 12.6% | 15.3% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.0% | 3.4% |
Demographics & statistics
69
Population
9
People per sq mi
55.3
Median age
$2,499
Median household income
$20,293
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
9.5%
Home ownership
44.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
4
Housing units
25.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1
Under 5
5
5
25–34
16
6
55–59
20
4
65–74
12
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6 | 8.7% |
| 18 and over | 63 | 91.3% |
| 65 and over | 16 | 23.2% |
| Median age | 55.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 69 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 84.5% | 57.6% | 52.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 15.5% | 27.9% | 28.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 12.6% | 15.3% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.0% | 3.4% |
Under $10k
61.9%
$50k–$75k
28.6%
$75k–$100k
9.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 61.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 28.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.5% |
| Median income | $2,499 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
100.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 9.5% |
| Renter occupied | 90.5% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 7.75 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 90.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 61.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 90.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 28.6% |
| Electricity | 9.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 61.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 42 | 100.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4 | 9.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 16 | 38.1% |
| Average household size | 1.64 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 100.0% | 66.0% |
| Married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 34.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
19.0%
Some college, no degree
55.6%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
25.4%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 21 | 100.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Public administration
100.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 100.0% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 0.0% |
| Government | 100.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 100.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
44.9%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
49.2%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 38.1% |
| Retirement income | 9.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 61.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 50.7% |
| High blood pressure | 55.4% |
| High cholesterol | 36.3% |
| Diabetes | 21.8% |
| Heart disease | 9.5% |
| Stroke | 7.6% |
| Asthma | 12.6% |
| Arthritis | 34.6% |
| Kidney disease | 5.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.6% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 22.9% |
| Binge drinking | 9.0% |
| No physical activity | 41.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 39.9% |
| Depression | 19.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 32.5% |
| Poor mental health | 16.3% |
| Poor physical health | 15.7% |
| No health insurance | 25.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 83.8% |
| Visited dentist | 42.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.8% |
| Teeth loss | 33.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 37.7% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 55.3% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 29.0% |
| Public insurance | 23.2% |
| No insurance | 53.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 100.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 63 | 91.3% |
| 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) | 69 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 69 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 69 | 100.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 60.9% |
| Internet access | 9.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38765
What city is ZIP code 38765 in?
ZIP code 38765 is primarily assigned to Panther Burn, Mississippi.
What county is ZIP code 38765 in?
ZIP code 38765 falls within Sharkey County, Mississippi.
Is ZIP code 38765 mostly rentals?
91% of occupied units in ZIP code 38765 are renter-occupied.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38765?
45% of residents in ZIP code 38765 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What are the health statistics for ZIP code 38765?
Health data for ZIP code 38765 shows elevated rates of obesity (51%) and diabetes (22%) and smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
Does ZIP code 38765 have a large retiree population?
38% of households in ZIP code 38765 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 38765 in?
ZIP code 38765 observes the CST timezone.