38665 ZIP Code — Sarah, MS

Panola County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38665 is located in Sarah, Mississippi, within Panola County. It covers approximately 65.53 square miles and serves a population of 3,071 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38665

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 $142,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $65,720. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 38665 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,071
population
65.53
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
38665 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 38665

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38665. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Sarah Acceptable
Sarah Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
38621 Crenshaw (10.1 mi) 38626 Dundee (13.2 mi) 38618 Coldwater (13.8 mi) 38670 Sledge (14.1 mi) 38628 Sledge (14.3 mi) 38676 Tunica (14.4 mi) 38668 Senatobia (15.4 mi) 38666 Sardis (17.6 mi) 38632 Hernando (18 mi) 38664 Robinsonville (18.7 mi) 38619 Como (19.4 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 3,071
Population density 47 / sq mi
State FIPS 28
County FIPS 107
Geography
Land area 65.53 sq mi
Water area 0.20 sq mi
Latitude 34.5863
Longitude -90.1665
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 45.3% 60.2% 52.9%
$50k – $100k 43.1% 25.2% 28.4%
$100k – $200k 4.7% 11.1% 15.3%
Over $200k 6.9% 3.5% 3.4%

Demographics & statistics

3,071
Population
47
People per sq mi
34.1
Median age
$65,720
Median household income
$27,302
Per capita income
$142,800
Median home value
$884
Median monthly rent
64.8%
Home ownership
15.8%
Poverty rate
2.7%
Unemployment
930
Housing units
19.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
158
Under 5
179
146
5–9
164
70
10–14
80
129
15–19
145
63
20–24
72
181
25–34
204
83
35–44
94
209
45–54
235
161
55–59
182
39
60–64
44
105
65–74
119
46
75–84
51
53
85+
59
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1898332.0%
18 and over2,08868.0%
65 and over43314.1%
Median age34.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97%
Black or African American 2.2%
Two or more races 0.8%
GroupCount%
White2,98097%
Black or African American672.2%
Two or more races240.8%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 45.3% 60.2% 52.9%
$50k – $100k 43.1% 25.2% 28.4%
$100k – $200k 4.7% 11.1% 15.3%
Over $200k 6.9% 3.5% 3.4%
$10k–$15k 6.3%
$15k–$25k 2.2%
$25k–$35k 15.7%
$35k–$50k 8.3%
$50k–$75k 26.2%
$75k–$100k 21.7%
$100k–$150k 10.8%
$150k–$200k 3.1%
$200k+ 5.7%
Range% of households
$10k–$15k6.3%
$15k–$25k2.2%
$25k–$35k15.7%
$35k–$50k8.3%
$50k–$75k26.2%
$75k–$100k21.7%
$100k–$150k10.8%
$150k–$200k3.1%
$200k+5.7%
Median income$65,720

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.4%
$50k–$100k 27.8%
$100k–$150k 27.6%
$150k–$200k 12.3%
$200k–$300k 21.1%
$300k–$500k 8.7%
$1M+ 2.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$142,800
Median rent / month$884
Owner occupied64.8%
Renter occupied35.2%
Vacant15.7%
Single-family detached60.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes39.4%
Median rooms5.1
Avg household size (owned)2.66

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20199.2%
2000–200929.9%
1990–199926.5%
1980–198912.3%
1970–19795.1%
1960–19695.4%
1950–19592.0%
1940–19498.5%
1939 or earlier1.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)3.0%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms24.6%
3 bedrooms49.5%
4 bedrooms18.2%
5+ bedrooms4.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle26.3%
2 vehicles28.8%
3 or more44.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas3.1%
Electricity52.9%
Propane / LP gas35.5%
Wood8.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family59353.2%
Cohabiting couple363.2%
Male householder, no spouse19017.1%
Female householder, no spouse29526.5%
Households with children under 1863857.3%
Households with seniors (65+)41337.1%
Average household size2.76

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married31.5%15.1%
Married54.7%47.7%
Separated1.3%0.0%
Widowed3.6%26.5%
Divorced9.0%10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.7%
Some HS, no diploma 10.9%
HS graduate 28.6%
Some college, no degree 20.6%
Associate's degree 11.1%
Bachelor's degree 5.5%
Graduate / professional 13.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher79.4%
Bachelor's or higher19.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten10713.3%
Elementary school35344.0%
High school20024.9%
College / grad school14217.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 19.4%
Manufacturing 19.2%
Public administration 18.8%
Other services 11.7%
Professional & management 11.4%
Education & healthcare 8.4%
Agriculture & mining 4.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 2.8%
Retail trade 1.6%
Finance & real estate 1.2%
Transportation & utilities 0.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts27.5%
Service16.2%
Sales & office13.7%
Natural resources & construction21.3%
Production & transportation21.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector67.7%
Government24.0%
Self-employed8.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone99.5%
Carpool0.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home0.5%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)39.4

Poverty

All people 15.8%
Under 18 years 26.5%
18 and over 10.9%
Married-couple families 2.0%
Female-led households 22.4%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security50.3%
Retirement income19.7%
Supplemental Security1.1%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP9.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity38.5%
High blood pressure40.4%
High cholesterol38.9%
Diabetes11.4%
Heart disease7.1%
Stroke3.6%
Asthma9.8%
Arthritis28.8%
Kidney disease3.1%
Pulmonary disease7.9%
Cancer6.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking22.0%
Binge drinking14.8%
No physical activity28.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.5%
Depression23.6%
Fair or poor health19.0%
Poor mental health15.3%
Poor physical health11.2%
No health insurance18.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.9%
Visited dentist55.0%
Cholesterol screening88.3%
Teeth loss16.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans834.0%
Disability%
Any disability27.0%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years30.6%
65 and over74.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance44.2%
Public insurance48.9%
No insurance18.8%
Uninsured under 196.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,73489.0%
Spanish261.0%
Other Indo-European261.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)3,01698.2%
Born in same state2,85593.0%
Born in different state1,97964.4%
Foreign born1615.2%
Naturalized citizen551.8%
Not a US citizen2952.7%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab47315.4%
Italian2899.4%
AncestryCount%
French2307.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access36.3%
Internet access97.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38665

What city is ZIP code 38665 in?

ZIP code 38665 is primarily assigned to Sarah, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38665 in?

ZIP code 38665 falls within Tate County, Mississippi.

Is ZIP code 38665 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 38665 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 38665 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 38665 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38665?

16% of residents in ZIP code 38665 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38665?

The median home value in ZIP code 38665 is $142,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 38665 in?

ZIP code 38665 observes the CST timezone.

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