38951 ZIP Code — Pittsboro, MS

Calhoun County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38951 is located in Pittsboro, Mississippi, within Calhoun County. It covers approximately 51.66 square miles and serves a population of 867 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38951

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $57,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $37,312. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), diabetes (16%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 38951 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

867

population

51.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38951 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38951

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38951. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pittsboro	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38915 Bruce (5.8 mi) 38878 Vardaman (5.9 mi) 38916 Calhoun City (9.6 mi) 38914 Big Creek (10.9 mi) 38864 Randolph (13.5 mi) 38949 Paris (16.1 mi) 39776 Woodland (17.7 mi) 38850 Houlka (18.3 mi) 38675 Oxford (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	867
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	51.66 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	33.9671
Longitude	-89.2932
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	62.9%	60.4%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	29.9%	28.5%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	5.4%	10.2%	15.3%
Over $200k	1.9%	0.9%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

867

Population

People per sq mi

54.0

Median age

$37,312

Median household income

$22,957

Per capita income

$57,300

Median home value

$942

Median monthly rent

77.2%

Home ownership

6.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

405

Housing units

7.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	145	16.7%
18 and over	722	83.3%
65 and over	258	29.8%
Median age	54.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 51.3%

Black or African American 33.9%

Hispanic or Latino 7.4%

Other race 7.2%

Two or more races 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	480	51.3%
Black or African American	317	33.9%
Hispanic or Latino	69	7.4%
Other race	67	7.2%
Two or more races	3	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.9%	60.4%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	29.9%	28.5%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	5.4%	10.2%	15.3%
Over $200k	1.9%	0.9%	3.4%

Under $10k 3.3%

$10k–$15k 8.1%

$15k–$25k 17.0%

$25k–$35k 2.8%

$35k–$50k 29.5%

$50k–$75k 16.2%

$75k–$100k 18.1%

$100k–$150k 1.4%

$200k+ 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.3%
$10k–$15k	8.1%
$15k–$25k	17.0%
$25k–$35k	2.8%
$35k–$50k	29.5%
$50k–$75k	16.2%
$75k–$100k	18.1%
$100k–$150k	1.4%
$200k+	3.6%
Median income	$37,312

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 35.7%

$50k–$100k 34.7%

$100k–$150k 9.0%

$150k–$200k 12.3%

$200k–$300k 2.9%

$300k–$500k 0.7%

$500k–$1M 4.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$57,300
Median rent / month	$942
Owner occupied	77.2%
Renter occupied	22.8%
Vacant	26.3%
Single-family detached	79.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.7%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	16.6%
1990–1999	1.0%
1980–1989	23.2%
1970–1979	25.7%
1960–1969	8.8%
1950–1959	3.9%
1940–1949	11.5%
1939 or earlier	9.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	27.3%
3 bedrooms	56.3%
4 bedrooms	13.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.8%
1 vehicle	18.4%
2 vehicles	33.4%
3 or more	35.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.5%
Electricity	52.9%
Propane / LP gas	15.3%
Wood	11.4%
Solar	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	180	50.1%
Cohabiting couple	76	21.2%
Male householder, no spouse	16	4.5%
Female householder, no spouse	87	24.2%
Households with children under 18	79	22.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	167	46.5%
Average household size	2.06

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	46.0%	21.8%
Married	52.5%	44.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	27.2%
Divorced	1.5%	6.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.2%

Some HS, no diploma 27.8%

HS graduate 26.3%

Some college, no degree 15.7%

Associate's degree 11.2%

Bachelor's degree 2.6%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	61.0%
Bachelor's or higher	7.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	33	21.3%
Elementary school	68	43.9%
High school	44	28.4%
College / grad school	10	6.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 26.8%

Manufacturing 18.8%

Education & healthcare 13.2%

Professional & management 12.4%

Other services 9.7%

Retail trade 4.7%

Public administration 4.7%

Construction 4.1%

Agriculture & mining 2.9%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.0%
Service	13.2%
Sales & office	15.0%
Natural resources & construction	14.4%
Production & transportation	22.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.5%
Government	14.4%
Self-employed	19.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.6%
Carpool	27.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.7

Poverty

All people 6.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 8.2%

Married-couple families 3.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.2%
Retirement income	18.9%
Supplemental Security	8.4%
Cash public assistance	6.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.0%
High blood pressure	47.6%
High cholesterol	39.4%
Diabetes	16.1%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	5.3%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	33.8%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.6%
Binge drinking	11.8%
No physical activity	34.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.2%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	25.2%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	21.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.0%
Visited dentist	48.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	22.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	38	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.0%
65 and over	57.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.5%
Public insurance	54.8%
No insurance	13.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	856	98.7%
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)	797	91.9%
Born in same state	797	91.9%
Born in different state	671	77.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	70	8.1%
Not a US citizen	3	4.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	142	16.4%
Arab	93	10.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	79	9.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.4%
Internet access	87.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38951

What city is ZIP code 38951 in?

ZIP code 38951 is primarily assigned to Pittsboro, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38951 in?

ZIP code 38951 falls within Calhoun County, Mississippi.

Does ZIP code 38951 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 38951 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38951?

8% 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 38951?

Health data for ZIP code 38951 shows elevated rates of obesity (46%) and diabetes (16%) and smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Does ZIP code 38951 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 38951 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 38951 in?

ZIP code 38951 observes the CST timezone.