38738 ZIP Code — Parchman, MS

Sunflower County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38738 is located in Parchman, Mississippi, within Sunflower County. It covers approximately 18.79 square miles and serves a population of 3,057 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38738

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Renters make up the majority at 63%, typical of denser urban areas.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry.

College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (49%), smoking (33%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 31%.

Overall, ZIP code 38738 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and economic challenges above the national average.

3,057

population

18.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38738 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38738

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City	Status
Parchman	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,057
Population density	163 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	18.79 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	33.9248
Longitude	-90.5371
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	69.7%	67.4%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	7.6%	23.0%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	22.7%	7.5%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

3,057

Population

163

People per sq mi

43.1

Median age

Median household income

$1,563

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

37.0%

Home ownership

24.7%

Poverty rate

15.4%

Unemployment

Housing units

4.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

178

20–24

705

25–34

725

35–44

684

45–54

307

55–59

193

60–64

160

65–74

75–84

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	29	0.9%
18 and over	3,028	99.1%
65 and over	188	6.1%
Median age	43.1 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 63.3%

White 32%

Two or more races 3.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,935	63.3%
White	980	32%
Two or more races	117	3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	18	0.6%
Asian	7	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.7%	67.4%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	7.6%	23.0%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	22.7%	7.5%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	3.4%

$15k–$25k 63.0%

$75k–$100k 37.0%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	63.0%
$75k–$100k	37.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 100.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	37.0%
Renter occupied	63.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	63.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	37.0%
Median rooms	0.0
Avg household size (owned)	5.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	37.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	63.0%
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	63.0%
3 bedrooms	0.0%
4 bedrooms	37.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	63.0%
3 or more	37.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	63.0%
Electricity	37.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	10	37.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	17	63.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	10	37.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	53.1%	0.0%
Married	14.3%	100.0%
Separated	8.3%	0.0%
Widowed	2.3%	0.0%
Divorced	22.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.0%

Some HS, no diploma 28.8%

HS graduate 34.0%

Some college, no degree 17.4%

Associate's degree 6.5%

Bachelor's degree 3.8%

Graduate / professional 0.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	62.2%
Bachelor's or higher	4.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	20	50.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	20	50.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 61.4%

Public administration 38.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	61.4%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	38.6%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.4%
Government	38.6%
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 24.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 35.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	0.0%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	49.2%
High blood pressure	45.0%
High cholesterol	28.1%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	5.4%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	18.5%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	2.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	32.9%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	33.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.0%
Depression	17.3%
Fair or poor health	25.2%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	32.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.2%
Visited dentist	36.1%
Cholesterol screening	80.9%
Teeth loss	28.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	210	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	30.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	39.7%
65 and over	100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.5%
Public insurance	5.2%
No insurance	11.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,048	99.7%
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)	3,057	100.0%
Born in same state	3,057	100.0%
Born in different state	2,336	76.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	285	9.3%
Italian	214	7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	168	5.5%
English	9	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	0.9%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38738

What city is ZIP code 38738 in?

ZIP code 38738 is primarily assigned to Parchman, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38738 in?

ZIP code 38738 falls within Sunflower County, Mississippi.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38738?

4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 38738 mostly rentals?

63% of occupied units in ZIP code 38738 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38738?

25% of residents in ZIP code 38738 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 38738?

Health data for ZIP code 38738 shows elevated rates of obesity (49%) and smoking (33%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 38738 in?

ZIP code 38738 observes the CST timezone.