38953 ZIP Code — Scobey, MS

Yalobusha County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38953 is located in Scobey, Mississippi, within Yalobusha County. It covers approximately 35.81 square miles and serves a population of 239 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38953

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $89,700.

Median household income is $33,895. 49% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 38%.

Overall, ZIP code 38953 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

239

population

35.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38953 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38953

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38953. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Scobey	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38961 Tillatoba (4.6 mi) 38901 Grenada (9.4 mi) 38920 Cascilla (10.4 mi) 38922 Coffeeville (10.7 mi) 38948 Oakland (12.1 mi) 38940 Holcomb (13.8 mi) 38927 Enid (18.4 mi) 38929 Gore Springs (19.6 mi) 38921 Charleston (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	239
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	161

Geography
Land area	35.81 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	33.9047
Longitude	-89.8493
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	38.4%	57.7%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	16.2%	30.1%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	45.4%	11.8%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.4%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

239

Population

People per sq mi

62.7

Median age

$33,895

Median household income

$22,501

Per capita income

$89,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

15.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

168

Housing units

8.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

20–24

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	239	100.0%
65 and over	109	45.6%
Median age	62.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 61.6%

Two or more races 22.5%

Hispanic or Latino 15.8%

Group	Count	%
White	175	61.6%
Two or more races	64	22.5%
Hispanic or Latino	45	15.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.4%	57.7%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	16.2%	30.1%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	45.4%	11.8%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.4%	3.4%

Under $10k 14.1%

$25k–$35k 58.5%

$35k–$50k 7.4%

$50k–$75k 10.4%

$75k–$100k 9.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.1%
$25k–$35k	58.5%
$35k–$50k	7.4%
$50k–$75k	10.4%
$75k–$100k	9.6%
Median income	$33,895

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.3%

$50k–$100k 65.9%

$100k–$150k 7.4%

$200k–$300k 13.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$89,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	19.6%
Single-family detached	78.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.4%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	1.77

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	10.7%
1990–1999	42.9%
1980–1989	5.4%
1970–1979	23.2%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	17.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	48.2%
3 bedrooms	37.5%
4 bedrooms	11.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	33.3%
2 vehicles	39.3%
3 or more	27.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	11.9%
Propane / LP gas	80.7%
Wood	7.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	80	59.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	55	40.7%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	58	43.0%
Average household size	1.77

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.8%	0.0%
Married	49.4%	100.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	34.8%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 8.9%

HS graduate 46.3%

Some college, no degree 32.2%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 8.9%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.4%
Bachelor's or higher	8.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 67.2%

Construction 23.9%

Transportation & utilities 9.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	23.9%
Production & transportation	76.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.2

Poverty

All people 15.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 15.9%

Married-couple families 23.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.9%
Retirement income	23.0%
Supplemental Security	9.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.1%
High blood pressure	44.3%
High cholesterol	39.1%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	31.6%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.9%
Binge drinking	13.8%
No physical activity	29.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.7%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	20.7%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	18.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	54.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	17.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	19	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	37.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	44.6%
65 and over	29.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.8%
Public insurance	61.5%
No insurance	8.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	239	100.0%
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)	239	100.0%
Born in same state	239	100.0%
Born in different state	95	39.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	117	49%
French	27	11.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	19	7.9%
English	8	3.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	56.5%
Internet access	78.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38953

What city is ZIP code 38953 in?

ZIP code 38953 is primarily assigned to Scobey, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38953 in?

ZIP code 38953 falls within Tallahatchie County, Mississippi.

Does ZIP code 38953 have an older population?

46% of residents in ZIP code 38953 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38953?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 38953 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 38953 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38953?

16% of residents in ZIP code 38953 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 38953 in?

ZIP code 38953 observes the CST timezone.