38769 ZIP Code — Rosedale, MS

Bolivar County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38769 is located in Rosedale, Mississippi, within Bolivar County. It covers approximately 70.64 square miles and serves a population of 2,035 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38769

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $80,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 52%.

Median household income is $18,542. Poverty affects 51% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 43% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (50%), diabetes (21%), smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 38769 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,035

population

70.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38769 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38769

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38769. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rosedale	Acceptable
Rosedale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38726 Beulah (6.7 mi) 38746 Gunnison (7.9 mi) 38732 Cleveland (11.5 mi) 38762 Mound Bayou (12.4 mi) 38725 Benoit (13.3 mi) 71674 Watson (14.1 mi) 38733 Cleveland (14.4 mi) 38774 Shelby (16.1 mi) 38730 Boyle (16.1 mi) 38759 Merigold (17.4 mi) 38740 Duncan (18 mi) 38773 Shaw (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 08/2026

Population
Total population	2,035
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	70.64 sq mi
Water area	4.94 sq mi
Latitude	33.8291
Longitude	-90.9660
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	662

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 08/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	84.9%	64.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	6.8%	23.1%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	8.3%	10.4%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,035

Population

People per sq mi

33.2

Median age

$18,542

Median household income

$14,042

Per capita income

$80,000

Median home value

$340

Median monthly rent

52.1%

Home ownership

50.6%

Poverty rate

10.5%

Unemployment

506

Housing units

11.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

181

25–34

192

138

35–44

146

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

100

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	567	27.9%
18 and over	1,468	72.1%
65 and over	417	20.5%
Median age	33.2 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 76.9%

White 12.5%

Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

Other race 4.2%

Two or more races 2.3%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,633	76.9%
White	265	12.5%
Hispanic or Latino	89	4.2%
Other race	89	4.2%
Two or more races	48	2.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	84.9%	64.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	6.8%	23.1%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	8.3%	10.4%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	3.4%

Under $10k 20.5%

$10k–$15k 21.7%

$15k–$25k 21.3%

$25k–$35k 9.2%

$35k–$50k 3.0%

$50k–$75k 4.8%

$75k–$100k 7.4%

$100k–$150k 11.2%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	20.5%
$10k–$15k	21.7%
$15k–$25k	21.3%
$25k–$35k	9.2%
$35k–$50k	3.0%
$50k–$75k	4.8%
$75k–$100k	7.4%
$100k–$150k	11.2%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$18,542

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.6%

$50k–$100k 33.3%

$100k–$150k 25.4%

$150k–$200k 10.9%

$200k–$300k 4.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$80,000
Median rent / month	$340
Owner occupied	52.1%
Renter occupied	47.9%
Vacant	11.9%
Single-family detached	57.7%
Large apartment buildings	5.8%
Mobile homes	6.4%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.5%
2000–2009	4.2%
1990–1999	12.1%
1980–1989	21.6%
1970–1979	14.7%
1960–1969	16.3%
1950–1959	2.5%
1940–1949	3.5%
1939 or earlier	13.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	11.0%
2 bedrooms	18.9%
3 bedrooms	55.0%
4 bedrooms	11.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	20.8%
1 vehicle	41.4%
2 vehicles	25.8%
3 or more	12.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.1%
Electricity	56.7%
Propane / LP gas	0.1%
Wood	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	195	25.3%
Cohabiting couple	53	6.9%
Male householder, no spouse	146	18.9%
Female householder, no spouse	377	48.9%
Households with children under 18	283	36.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	333	43.2%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	61.8%	46.6%
Married	26.3%	24.7%
Separated	5.4%	2.1%
Widowed	1.8%	23.3%
Divorced	4.7%	3.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.0%

Some HS, no diploma 12.7%

HS graduate 33.2%

Some college, no degree 21.3%

Associate's degree 11.3%

Bachelor's degree 8.6%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.3%
Bachelor's or higher	11.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	31	5.5%
Kindergarten	29	5.2%
Elementary school	212	37.7%
High school	187	33.3%
College / grad school	103	18.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 37.8%

Professional & management 12.9%

Wholesale trade 11.4%

Transportation & utilities 10.5%

Education & healthcare 8.1%

Public administration 4.4%

Retail trade 4.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%

Construction 2.8%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Information 1.5%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	8.5%
Service	12.9%
Sales & office	24.7%
Natural resources & construction	9.4%
Production & transportation	44.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.8%
Government	10.5%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	3.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.2%
Carpool	3.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.5

Poverty

All people 50.6%

Under 18 years 74.7%

18 and over 41.8%

Married-couple families 20.0%

Female-led households 68.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.5%
Retirement income	13.7%
Supplemental Security	22.2%
Cash public assistance	3.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	42.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	49.5%
High blood pressure	54.8%
High cholesterol	38.3%
Diabetes	21.0%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	7.2%
Asthma	13.6%
Arthritis	35.1%
Kidney disease	5.2%
Pulmonary disease	12.2%
Cancer	5.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	30.3%
Binge drinking	10.4%
No physical activity	44.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.9%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	36.9%
Poor mental health	19.5%
Poor physical health	18.2%
No health insurance	29.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.7%
Visited dentist	38.1%
Cholesterol screening	86.3%
Teeth loss	35.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	71	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.0%
Under 18	5.5%
18–64 years	15.5%
65 and over	36.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	29.9%
Public insurance	65.1%
No insurance	18.3%
Uninsured under 19	6.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,870	91.9%
Spanish	15	0.8%
Other Indo-European	15	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,026	99.6%
Born in same state	2,026	99.6%
Born in different state	1,807	88.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	9	0.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	239	11.7%
Italian	20	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.9%
Internet access	77.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38769

What city is ZIP code 38769 in?

ZIP code 38769 is primarily assigned to Rosedale, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38769 in?

ZIP code 38769 falls within Bolivar County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38769?

51% of residents in ZIP code 38769 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 38769 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 38769 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38769?

12% 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 38769?

Health data for ZIP code 38769 shows elevated rates of obesity (50%) and diabetes (21%) and smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 38769 in?

ZIP code 38769 observes the CST timezone.