38954 ZIP Code — Sidon, MS

Carroll County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38954 is located in Sidon, Mississippi, within Carroll County. It covers approximately 64.72 square miles and serves a population of 904 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38954

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $64,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 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 (47%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 38954 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

904

population

64.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38954 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38954

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38954. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sidon	Acceptable
Sidon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38924 Cruger (8.2 mi) 38941 Itta Bena (10.7 mi) 38923 Coila (11.6 mi) 38930 Greenwood (12 mi) 38917 Carrollton (14.4 mi) 38952 Schlater (17.7 mi) 38761 Moorhead (19.8 mi) 39169 Tchula (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	904
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	64.72 sq mi
Water area	3.34 sq mi
Latitude	33.4059
Longitude	-90.1815
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	70.1%	58.3%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	15.6%	33.0%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	6.1%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

904

Population

People per sq mi

46.1

Median age

Median household income

$26,235

Per capita income

$64,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

74.1%

Home ownership

28.1%

Poverty rate

7.7%

Unemployment

422

Housing units

11.7%

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

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	200	22.1%
18 and over	704	77.9%
65 and over	162	17.9%
Median age	46.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 59.7%

Black or African American 40.3%

Group	Count	%
White	540	59.7%
Black or African American	364	40.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	70.1%	58.3%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	15.6%	33.0%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	6.1%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	3.4%

Under $10k 8.1%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 8.1%

$25k–$35k 17.2%

$35k–$50k 12.5%

$50k–$75k 1.2%

$75k–$100k 21.8%

$100k–$150k 13.1%

$150k–$200k 16.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.1%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	8.1%
$25k–$35k	17.2%
$35k–$50k	12.5%
$50k–$75k	1.2%
$75k–$100k	21.8%
$100k–$150k	13.1%
$150k–$200k	16.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 38.8%

$50k–$100k 45.5%

$100k–$150k 4.3%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k–$300k 4.3%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$64,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	74.1%
Renter occupied	25.9%
Vacant	32.7%
Single-family detached	59.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	38.4%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.4%
2000–2009	5.1%
1990–1999	5.3%
1980–1989	35.6%
1970–1979	14.1%
1960–1969	10.4%
1950–1959	10.0%
1940–1949	11.2%
1939 or earlier	1.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	14.7%
3 bedrooms	73.2%
4 bedrooms	11.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	17.2%
2 vehicles	40.4%
3 or more	40.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.2%
Electricity	50.3%
Propane / LP gas	37.8%
Wood	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	235	68.3%
Cohabiting couple	24	7.0%
Male householder, no spouse	22	6.4%
Female householder, no spouse	63	18.3%
Households with children under 18	174	50.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	86	25.0%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.9%	29.4%
Married	70.9%	46.2%
Separated	1.5%	3.2%
Widowed	1.5%	6.9%
Divorced	11.1%	14.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.2%

Some HS, no diploma 25.8%

HS graduate 31.9%

Some college, no degree 4.5%

Associate's degree 16.0%

Bachelor's degree 4.9%

Graduate / professional 6.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	64.0%
Bachelor's or higher	11.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	79	80.6%
High school	19	19.4%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.8%

Other services 23.7%

Wholesale trade 17.9%

Finance & real estate 12.3%

Manufacturing 7.8%

Construction 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Retail trade 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.8%
Service	17.0%
Sales & office	30.7%
Natural resources & construction	22.3%
Production & transportation	8.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.3%
Government	7.5%
Self-employed	30.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	60.1%
Carpool	27.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	12.6%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.6

Poverty

All people 28.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 36.1%

Married-couple families 22.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	23.0%
Retirement income	10.8%
Supplemental Security	11.0%
Cash public assistance	10.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	32.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	47.2%
High blood pressure	42.3%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	5.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.0%
Binge drinking	12.8%
No physical activity	31.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	20.1%
Fair or poor health	21.9%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	22.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.2%
Visited dentist	53.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	19.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.9%
Under 18	5.5%
18–64 years	8.9%
65 and over	1.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.5%
Public insurance	53.8%
No insurance	14.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	792	87.6%
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)	904	100.0%
Born in same state	874	96.7%
Born in different state	813	89.9%
Foreign born	30	3.3%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	233	25.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	8	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.1%
Internet access	61.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38954

What city is ZIP code 38954 in?

ZIP code 38954 is primarily assigned to Sidon, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38954 in?

ZIP code 38954 falls within Leflore County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38954?

28% of residents in ZIP code 38954 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38954?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38954?

The median home value in ZIP code 38954 is $64,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 38954?

ZIP code 38954 has an estimated population of 904 residents, with a density of 14 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 38954 in?

ZIP code 38954 observes the CST timezone.