38670 ZIP Code — Sledge, MS

Tunica County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38670 is located in Sledge, Mississippi, within Tunica County. It covers approximately 101.67 square miles and serves a population of 994 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38670

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $46,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $36,196. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 46% 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 35 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (50%), diabetes (19%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks. 22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 38670 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

994

population

101.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38670 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38670

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38670. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sledge	Acceptable
Sledge	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38628 Sledge (4.1 mi) 38621 Crenshaw (8.2 mi) 38646 Marks (8.3 mi) 38626 Dundee (9.6 mi) 38609 Marks (10.1 mi) 38617 Coahoma (11.1 mi) 38665 Sarah (14.1 mi) 38645 Lyon (15.6 mi) 38676 Tunica (18.7 mi) 38643 Lambert (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	994
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	143

Geography
Land area	101.67 sq mi
Water area	0.56 sq mi
Latitude	34.4254
Longitude	-90.3191
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	74.4%	66.9%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	21.6%	25.6%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	4.0%	7.4%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.1%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

994

Population

People per sq mi

49.1

Median age

$36,196

Median household income

$21,216

Per capita income

$46,800

Median home value

$755

Median monthly rent

76.4%

Home ownership

25.5%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

410

Housing units

22.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

120

45–54

223

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	211	21.2%
18 and over	783	78.8%
65 and over	144	14.5%
Median age	49.1 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 88.8%

White 9.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Two or more races 0.9%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	891	88.8%
White	94	9.4%
Hispanic or Latino	9	0.9%
Two or more races	9	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	74.4%	66.9%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	21.6%	25.6%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	4.0%	7.4%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.1%	3.4%

Under $10k 12.3%

$10k–$15k 9.4%

$15k–$25k 6.3%

$25k–$35k 14.7%

$35k–$50k 22.5%

$50k–$75k 24.5%

$75k–$100k 5.0%

$100k–$150k 3.7%

$150k–$200k 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.3%
$10k–$15k	9.4%
$15k–$25k	6.3%
$25k–$35k	14.7%
$35k–$50k	22.5%
$50k–$75k	24.5%
$75k–$100k	5.0%
$100k–$150k	3.7%
$150k–$200k	1.5%
Median income	$36,196

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 51.0%

$50k–$100k 32.1%

$100k–$150k 4.6%

$200k–$300k 12.0%

$300k–$500k 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$46,800
Median rent / month	$755
Owner occupied	76.4%
Renter occupied	23.6%
Vacant	11.8%
Single-family detached	51.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	41.5%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.04

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	11.0%
2010–2019	5.2%
2000–2009	13.7%
1990–1999	26.4%
1980–1989	16.4%
1970–1979	6.8%
1960–1969	7.7%
1950–1959	9.3%
1940–1949	1.7%
1939 or earlier	1.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.8%
2 bedrooms	35.3%
3 bedrooms	49.2%
4 bedrooms	14.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.5%
1 vehicle	34.4%
2 vehicles	41.8%
3 or more	13.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	15.8%
Electricity	53.0%
Propane / LP gas	29.8%
Wood	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	122	26.7%
Cohabiting couple	4	0.9%
Male householder, no spouse	45	9.8%
Female householder, no spouse	286	62.6%
Households with children under 18	88	19.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	137	30.0%
Average household size	2.18

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.5%	33.3%
Married	49.1%	29.6%
Separated	0.4%	3.9%
Widowed	3.0%	19.6%
Divorced	7.1%	13.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 16.4%

HS graduate 37.0%

Some college, no degree 8.6%

Associate's degree 12.5%

Bachelor's degree 18.9%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.6%
Bachelor's or higher	22.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	5.9%
Kindergarten	4	2.1%
Elementary school	103	55.1%
High school	54	28.9%
College / grad school	15	8.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.3%

Agriculture & mining 13.8%

Retail trade 10.1%

Manufacturing 9.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.7%

Public administration 5.2%

Professional & management 4.8%

Construction 4.5%

Other services 3.9%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Finance & real estate 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.1%
Service	35.7%
Sales & office	9.5%
Natural resources & construction	20.9%
Production & transportation	16.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	58.9%
Government	37.0%
Self-employed	3.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	95.0%
Carpool	4.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.7

Poverty

All people 25.5%

Under 18 years 51.7%

18 and over 18.4%

Married-couple families 6.6%

Female-led households 32.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.7%
Retirement income	14.0%
Supplemental Security	7.4%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	50.1%
High blood pressure	51.9%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	18.9%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	6.3%
Asthma	12.8%
Arthritis	32.3%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	5.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.2%
Binge drinking	10.2%
No physical activity	40.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.0%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	31.7%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	15.8%
No health insurance	26.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.3%
Visited dentist	38.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	31.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	15	1.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.6%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	19.9%
65 and over	41.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	34.4%
Public insurance	48.7%
No insurance	22.4%
Uninsured under 19	8.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	958	96.4%
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)	994	100.0%
Born in same state	994	100.0%
Born in different state	904	90.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	25	2.5%
Italian	14	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	11	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.0%
Internet access	90.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38670

What city is ZIP code 38670 in?

ZIP code 38670 is primarily assigned to Sledge, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38670 in?

ZIP code 38670 falls within Quitman County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38670?

26% of residents in ZIP code 38670 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 38670 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 38670 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 38670?

Health data for ZIP code 38670 shows elevated rates of obesity (50%) and diabetes (19%) and smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38670?

The median home value in ZIP code 38670 is $46,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 38670 in?

ZIP code 38670 observes the CST timezone.