38950 ZIP Code — Philipp, MS

Tallahatchie County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38950 is located in Philipp, Mississippi, within Tallahatchie County. It covers approximately 63.42 square miles and serves a population of 765 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38950

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $64,800.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

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 (47%), diabetes (24%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks. 26% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 38950 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

765

population

63.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38950 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38950

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38950. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Philipp	Acceptable
Philipp	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38944 Minter City (5.1 mi) 38928 Glendora (9.4 mi) 38940 Holcomb (12.8 mi) 38952 Schlater (12.9 mi) 38930 Greenwood (14.2 mi) 38921 Charleston (14.3 mi) 38920 Cascilla (14.8 mi) 38771 Ruleville (18.4 mi) 38963 Tutwiler (18.6 mi) 38736 Doddsville (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	765
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	135

Geography
Land area	63.42 sq mi
Water area	0.86 sq mi
Latitude	33.7578
Longitude	-90.2250
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	70.4%	68.5%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	19.4%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	11.3%	15.3%
Over $200k	1.4%	0.8%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

765

Population

People per sq mi

29.4

Median age

Median household income

$20,644

Per capita income

$64,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

36.7%

Poverty rate

10.4%

Unemployment

228

Housing units

3.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

154

25–34

158

35–44

45–54

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	200	26.1%
18 and over	565	73.9%
65 and over	124	16.2%
Median age	29.4 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 51%

White 49%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	390	51%
White	375	49%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	70.4%	68.5%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	19.4%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	11.3%	15.3%
Over $200k	1.4%	0.8%	3.4%

$10k–$15k 9.6%

$15k–$25k 42.8%

$50k–$75k 31.0%

$75k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 4.3%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	9.6%
$15k–$25k	42.8%
$50k–$75k	31.0%
$75k–$100k	11.2%
$100k–$150k	4.3%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 39.0%

$50k–$100k 27.8%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

$150k–$200k 8.0%

$200k–$300k 6.4%

$300k–$500k 1.1%

$500k–$1M 5.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$64,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	18.0%
Single-family detached	64.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	35.1%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	4.09

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.2%
2000–2009	26.3%
1990–1999	8.8%
1980–1989	12.3%
1970–1979	8.3%
1960–1969	16.2%
1950–1959	13.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	5.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.5%
2 bedrooms	36.8%
3 bedrooms	30.3%
4 bedrooms	25.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.9%
1 vehicle	26.2%
2 vehicles	33.2%
3 or more	34.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.3%
Electricity	57.8%
Propane / LP gas	38.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	63	33.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	39	20.9%
Female householder, no spouse	85	45.5%
Households with children under 18	113	60.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	102	54.5%
Average household size	4.09

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	50.0%	52.7%
Married	25.3%	24.0%
Separated	0.0%	7.3%
Widowed	5.7%	11.5%
Divorced	19.0%	4.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.5%

HS graduate 62.3%

Some college, no degree 12.4%

Associate's degree 15.9%

Bachelor's degree 1.8%

Graduate / professional 2.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.5%
Bachelor's or higher	3.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	161	92.0%
High school	8	4.6%
College / grad school	6	3.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 54.1%

Construction 19.4%

Education & healthcare 10.8%

Retail trade 5.2%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Professional & management 4.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.9%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	6.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	54.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.9%
Government	7.5%
Self-employed	24.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.6%
Carpool	4.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	19.4%
Other means	4.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.3

Poverty

All people 36.7%

Under 18 years 61.0%

18 and over 28.1%

Married-couple families 49.2%

Female-led households 34.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	61.0%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	16.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	47.2%
High blood pressure	59.5%
High cholesterol	44.4%
Diabetes	24.1%
Heart disease	12.7%
Stroke	8.5%
Asthma	12.3%
Arthritis	42.3%
Kidney disease	6.2%
Pulmonary disease	14.9%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.8%
Binge drinking	9.4%
No physical activity	43.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.6%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	36.7%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	19.3%
No health insurance	24.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.3%
Visited dentist	39.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	30.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	51	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	3.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	24.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.6%
Public insurance	34.9%
No insurance	26.1%
Uninsured under 19	46.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	747	97.6%
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)	765	100.0%
Born in same state	765	100.0%
Born in different state	734	95.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	147	19.2%
Arab	91	11.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	30	3.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	24.4%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38950

What city is ZIP code 38950 in?

ZIP code 38950 is primarily assigned to Philipp, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38950 in?

ZIP code 38950 falls within Tallahatchie County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38950?

37% of residents in ZIP code 38950 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 38950 have a large retiree population?

61% of households in ZIP code 38950 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38950?

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 38950?

Health data for ZIP code 38950 shows elevated rates of obesity (47%) and diabetes (24%) and smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 38950 in?

ZIP code 38950 observes the CST timezone.