38952 ZIP Code — Schlater, MS

Leflore County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38952 is located in Schlater, Mississippi, within Leflore County. It covers approximately 109.17 square miles and serves a population of 406 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38952

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $130,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $64,643. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%) compared to national benchmarks.

406

population

109.17

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38952 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38952

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38952. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Schlater	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38944 Minter City (9.7 mi) 38736 Doddsville (9.8 mi) 38778 Sunflower (11 mi) 38950 Philipp (12.9 mi) 38771 Ruleville (13.1 mi) 38930 Greenwood (14.4 mi) 38761 Moorhead (14.9 mi) 38941 Itta Bena (14.9 mi) 38954 Sidon (17.7 mi) 38928 Glendora (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	406
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	109.17 sq mi
Water area	0.51 sq mi
Latitude	33.6113
Longitude	-90.3652
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	34.8%	66.7%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	48.3%	19.7%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	11.6%	11.4%	15.3%
Over $200k	5.3%	2.2%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

406

Population

People per sq mi

39.3

Median age

$64,643

Median household income

$31,807

Per capita income

$130,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

70.8%

Home ownership

4.4%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

192

Housing units

33.2%

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	96	23.6%
18 and over	310	76.4%
65 and over	86	21.2%
Median age	39.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 61.1%

Black or African American 38.9%

Group	Count	%
White	248	61.1%
Black or African American	158	38.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.8%	66.7%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	48.3%	19.7%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	11.6%	11.4%	15.3%
Over $200k	5.3%	2.2%	3.4%

Under $10k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 11.0%

$25k–$35k 13.0%

$35k–$50k 2.6%

$50k–$75k 29.2%

$75k–$100k 18.8%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 9.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	11.0%
$25k–$35k	13.0%
$35k–$50k	2.6%
$50k–$75k	29.2%
$75k–$100k	18.8%
$100k–$150k	13.6%
$150k–$200k	9.7%
Median income	$64,643

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 30.3%

$50k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 26.6%

$150k–$200k 15.6%

$200k–$300k 9.2%

$300k–$500k 4.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$130,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	70.8%
Renter occupied	29.2%
Vacant	35.0%
Single-family detached	81.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.2%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.13

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	23.2%
1990–1999	8.9%
1980–1989	23.2%
1970–1979	14.8%
1960–1969	6.3%
1950–1959	0.8%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	13.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	13.5%
3 bedrooms	60.3%
4 bedrooms	20.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.4%
1 vehicle	20.8%
2 vehicles	34.4%
3 or more	34.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.5%
Electricity	22.7%
Propane / LP gas	53.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	93	60.4%
Cohabiting couple	3	1.9%
Male householder, no spouse	37	24.0%
Female householder, no spouse	21	13.6%
Households with children under 18	32	20.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	44	28.6%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.1%	15.4%
Married	65.2%	55.2%
Separated	6.6%	7.7%
Widowed	1.1%	8.4%
Divorced	5.0%	13.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 6.3%

HS graduate 25.2%

Some college, no degree 28.7%

Associate's degree 3.8%

Bachelor's degree 29.0%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.9%
Bachelor's or higher	33.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	41	57.7%
High school	18	25.4%
College / grad school	12	16.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 27.8%

Transportation & utilities 17.2%

Professional & management 14.2%

Education & healthcare 11.8%

Public administration 11.2%

Retail trade 9.5%

Other services 5.9%

Construction 1.8%

Manufacturing 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.7%
Service	21.3%
Sales & office	23.1%
Natural resources & construction	18.3%
Production & transportation	13.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.5%
Government	20.7%
Self-employed	14.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	99.4%
Carpool	0.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.6

Poverty

All people 4.4%

Under 18 years 3.1%

18 and over 4.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 25.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.3%
Retirement income	15.6%
Supplemental Security	9.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.8%
High blood pressure	44.9%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	29.5%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.4%
Binge drinking	12.4%
No physical activity	29.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	18.9%
Fair or poor health	21.6%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	20.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.9%
Visited dentist	57.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	20.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	20	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.3%
Under 18	1.0%
18–64 years	10.3%
65 and over	20.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.9%
Public insurance	38.2%
No insurance	7.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	397	97.8%
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)	406	100.0%
Born in same state	406	100.0%
Born in different state	349	86.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	97	23.9%
French	28	6.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.9%
Internet access	89.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38952

What city is ZIP code 38952 in?

ZIP code 38952 is primarily assigned to Schlater, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38952 in?

ZIP code 38952 falls within Leflore County, Mississippi.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38952?

The median home value in ZIP code 38952 is $130,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 38952?

ZIP code 38952 has an estimated population of 406 residents, with a density of 4 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 38952?

The median household income in ZIP code 38952 is $64,643, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 38952 in?

ZIP code 38952 observes the CST timezone.