38778 ZIP Code — Sunflower, MS

Sunflower County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38778 is located in Sunflower, Mississippi, within Sunflower County. It covers approximately 60.74 square miles and serves a population of 1,435 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38778

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $86,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 47%.

Median household income is $37,833. Poverty affects 39% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 31% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (49%), diabetes (17%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 38778 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,435

population

60.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38778 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38778

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38778. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sunflower	Acceptable
Sunflower	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38736 Doddsville (6.4 mi) 38761 Moorhead (7.9 mi) 38751 Indianola (10.5 mi) 38952 Schlater (11 mi) 38771 Ruleville (12.1 mi) 38773 Shaw (13.2 mi) 38753 Inverness (14.6 mi) 38730 Boyle (14.9 mi) 38941 Itta Bena (14.9 mi) 38733 Cleveland (17.2 mi) 38944 Minter City (18.7 mi) 38732 Cleveland (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,435
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	60.74 sq mi
Water area	1.02 sq mi
Latitude	33.5536
Longitude	-90.5432
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	70.4%	67.4%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	15.2%	23.0%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	11.7%	7.5%	15.3%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.1%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,435

Population

People per sq mi

37.6

Median age

$37,833

Median household income

$22,091

Per capita income

$86,600

Median home value

$391

Median monthly rent

47.2%

Home ownership

39.4%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

358

Housing units

18.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

103

25–34

126

35–44

102

101

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	334	23.3%
18 and over	1,101	76.7%
65 and over	108	7.5%
Median age	37.6 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 63.1%

White 13.2%

Two or more races 12%

Hispanic or Latino 11.7%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,026	63.1%
White	214	13.2%
Two or more races	195	12%
Hispanic or Latino	191	11.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	70.4%	67.4%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	15.2%	23.0%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	11.7%	7.5%	15.3%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.1%	3.4%

Under $10k 11.3%

$10k–$15k 14.8%

$15k–$25k 15.6%

$25k–$35k 4.9%

$35k–$50k 22.0%

$50k–$75k 7.1%

$75k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 7.8%

$150k–$200k 1.7%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.3%
$10k–$15k	14.8%
$15k–$25k	15.6%
$25k–$35k	4.9%
$35k–$50k	22.0%
$50k–$75k	7.1%
$75k–$100k	11.8%
$100k–$150k	7.8%
$150k–$200k	1.7%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$37,833

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.9%

$50k–$100k 48.5%

$100k–$150k 32.0%

$150k–$200k 8.1%

$200k–$300k 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$86,600
Median rent / month	$391
Owner occupied	47.2%
Renter occupied	52.8%
Vacant	13.0%
Single-family detached	60.0%
Large apartment buildings	7.3%
Mobile homes	7.7%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.3%
2000–2009	11.5%
1990–1999	22.2%
1980–1989	22.5%
1970–1979	12.8%
1960–1969	9.4%
1950–1959	11.6%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	0.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	2.0%
2 bedrooms	32.9%
3 bedrooms	47.1%
4 bedrooms	14.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.8%
1 vehicle	41.5%
2 vehicles	35.8%
3 or more	16.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	59.7%
Electricity	34.2%
Propane / LP gas	5.4%
Fuel oil	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	144	25.0%
Cohabiting couple	16	2.8%
Male householder, no spouse	173	30.0%
Female householder, no spouse	243	42.2%
Households with children under 18	156	27.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	106	18.4%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	57.2%	44.4%
Married	36.8%	25.9%
Separated	0.6%	12.3%
Widowed	3.0%	8.9%
Divorced	2.3%	8.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.2%

Some HS, no diploma 24.9%

HS graduate 24.0%

Some college, no degree 14.3%

Associate's degree 10.2%

Bachelor's degree 13.2%

Graduate / professional 5.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	66.8%
Bachelor's or higher	18.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	7.2%
Kindergarten	6	1.8%
Elementary school	150	44.9%
High school	129	38.6%
College / grad school	25	7.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 22.0%

Education & healthcare 20.6%

Construction 16.4%

Retail trade 8.7%

Manufacturing 8.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.4%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Information 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Professional & management 1.2%

Other services 1.1%

Public administration 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.0%
Service	18.7%
Sales & office	13.1%
Natural resources & construction	23.3%
Production & transportation	16.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.9%
Government	18.2%
Self-employed	3.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.7%
Carpool	9.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.3%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.9

Poverty

All people 39.4%

Under 18 years 75.3%

18 and over 28.8%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 65.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.7%
Retirement income	9.7%
Supplemental Security	8.0%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	48.8%
High blood pressure	49.9%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	17.3%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	5.6%
Asthma	12.4%
Arthritis	29.9%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	5.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.6%
Binge drinking	10.8%
No physical activity	37.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.7%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	29.4%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	14.4%
No health insurance	25.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.5%
Visited dentist	42.4%
Cholesterol screening	86.7%
Teeth loss	28.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	9	0.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.4%
Under 18	4.8%
18–64 years	17.6%
65 and over	27.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	31.5%
Public insurance	49.0%
No insurance	21.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,344	93.7%
Spanish	164	12.2%
Other Indo-European	162	12.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,311	91.4%
Born in same state	1,253	87.3%
Born in different state	1,172	81.7%
Foreign born	58	4.0%
Naturalized citizen	124	8.6%
Not a US citizen	3	2.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	154	10.7%
French	88	6.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	19	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.1%
Internet access	80.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38778

What city is ZIP code 38778 in?

ZIP code 38778 is primarily assigned to Sunflower, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38778 in?

ZIP code 38778 falls within Sunflower County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38778?

39% of residents in ZIP code 38778 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 38778?

Health data for ZIP code 38778 shows elevated rates of obesity (49%) and diabetes (17%) and smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38778?

The median home value in ZIP code 38778 is $86,600.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 38778?

The median household income in ZIP code 38778 is $37,833, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 38778 in?

ZIP code 38778 observes the CST timezone.