38771 ZIP Code — Ruleville, MS

Sunflower County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38771 is located in Ruleville, Mississippi, within Sunflower County. It covers approximately 54.15 square miles and serves a population of 2,693 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38771

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $91,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 48%.

Median household income is $48,406. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 54% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (16%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 38771 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.

2,693

population

54.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38771 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38771

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38771. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ruleville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38736 Doddsville (5.8 mi) 38737 Drew (9.3 mi) 38759 Merigold (9.6 mi) 38733 Cleveland (11.1 mi) 38778 Sunflower (12.1 mi) 38952 Schlater (13.1 mi) 38944 Minter City (13.3 mi) 38730 Boyle (13.4 mi) 38732 Cleveland (13.9 mi) 38773 Shaw (15.3 mi) 38762 Mound Bayou (17.1 mi) 38928 Glendora (17.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,693
Population density	50 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	54.15 sq mi
Water area	0.49 sq mi
Latitude	33.7291
Longitude	-90.5428
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	62.5%	67.4%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	26.0%	23.0%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	7.9%	7.5%	15.3%
Over $200k	3.6%	2.1%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,693

Population

People per sq mi

31.3

Median age

$48,406

Median household income

$20,515

Per capita income

$91,800

Median home value

$590

Median monthly rent

48.1%

Home ownership

23.9%

Poverty rate

17.4%

Unemployment

520

Housing units

15.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

151

20–24

161

282

25–34

300

129

35–44

137

169

45–54

180

55–59

60–64

100

65–74

106

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	526	19.5%
18 and over	2,167	80.5%
65 and over	376	14.0%
Median age	31.3 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 86.1%

White 13.7%

Two or more races 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	2,319	86.1%
White	370	13.7%
Two or more races	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.5%	67.4%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	26.0%	23.0%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	7.9%	7.5%	15.3%
Over $200k	3.6%	2.1%	3.4%

Under $10k 15.1%

$10k–$15k 12.1%

$15k–$25k 8.3%

$25k–$35k 8.3%

$35k–$50k 9.5%

$50k–$75k 21.9%

$75k–$100k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 9.8%

$150k–$200k 1.0%

$200k+ 4.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	15.1%
$10k–$15k	12.1%
$15k–$25k	8.3%
$25k–$35k	8.3%
$35k–$50k	9.5%
$50k–$75k	21.9%
$75k–$100k	9.9%
$100k–$150k	9.8%
$150k–$200k	1.0%
$200k+	4.0%
Median income	$48,406

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.4%

$50k–$100k 45.6%

$100k–$150k 13.7%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

$200k–$300k 10.2%

$300k–$500k 3.5%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$91,800
Median rent / month	$590
Owner occupied	48.1%
Renter occupied	51.9%
Vacant	15.9%
Single-family detached	63.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.9%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	2.3%
1990–1999	13.0%
1980–1989	21.3%
1970–1979	37.9%
1960–1969	9.5%
1950–1959	5.0%
1940–1949	6.4%
1939 or earlier	2.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	9.0%
1 bedroom	6.1%
2 bedrooms	21.0%
3 bedrooms	43.5%
4 bedrooms	20.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	20.1%
1 vehicle	32.0%
2 vehicles	29.8%
3 or more	18.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	64.3%
Electricity	29.9%
Propane / LP gas	5.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	204	26.3%
Cohabiting couple	107	13.8%
Male householder, no spouse	147	19.0%
Female householder, no spouse	317	40.9%
Households with children under 18	297	38.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	172	22.2%
Average household size	3.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	69.7%	54.6%
Married	18.2%	21.3%
Separated	0.7%	2.0%
Widowed	3.7%	13.8%
Divorced	7.6%	8.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.6%

Some HS, no diploma 13.0%

HS graduate 43.6%

Some college, no degree 16.4%

Associate's degree 4.2%

Bachelor's degree 10.2%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.5%
Bachelor's or higher	15.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	62	11.7%
Kindergarten	6	1.1%
Elementary school	236	44.5%
High school	118	22.3%
College / grad school	108	20.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 37.4%

Retail trade 17.9%

Public administration 11.4%

Transportation & utilities 9.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%

Agriculture & mining 6.1%

Construction 5.2%

Manufacturing 4.5%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Professional & management 0.7%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.7%
Service	30.7%
Sales & office	19.2%
Natural resources & construction	12.3%
Production & transportation	14.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.9%
Government	27.7%
Self-employed	2.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.1%
Carpool	19.5%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	2.4%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.9

Poverty

All people 23.9%

Under 18 years 35.2%

18 and over 20.9%

Married-couple families 3.9%

Female-led households 40.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.9%
Retirement income	17.3%
Supplemental Security	15.6%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	53.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.4%
High blood pressure	50.6%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	16.4%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	30.6%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	10.3%
No physical activity	32.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.1%
Depression	19.0%
Fair or poor health	23.9%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	21.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.3%
Visited dentist	51.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	20.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	45	2.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.6%
Under 18	7.0%
18–64 years	11.8%
65 and over	33.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	41.3%
Public insurance	46.8%
No insurance	16.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,512	93.3%
Spanish	16	0.6%
Other Indo-European	16	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,693	100.0%
Born in same state	2,693	100.0%
Born in different state	2,550	94.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	109	4%
Italian	58	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	58	2.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	28.8%
Internet access	89.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38771

What city is ZIP code 38771 in?

ZIP code 38771 is primarily assigned to Ruleville, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38771 in?

ZIP code 38771 falls within Sunflower County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38771?

24% of residents in ZIP code 38771 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 38771?

Health data for ZIP code 38771 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (16%) and smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Does ZIP code 38771 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 38771 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38771?

The median home value in ZIP code 38771 is $91,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 38771 in?

ZIP code 38771 observes the CST timezone.