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Yalobusha County
Tillatoba, MS
38961
38961 ZIP Code — Tillatoba, MS
Yalobusha County, Mississippi
ZIP code 38961 is located in
Tillatoba ,
Mississippi ,
within Yalobusha County .
It covers approximately 73.20 square miles and serves a population of
560 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 662 .
About ZIP code 38961
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $101,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $35,962. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 67% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 7% 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.
Overall, ZIP code 38961 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
560
Population density
8 / sq mi
State FIPS
28
County FIPS
161
Geography
Land area
73.20 sq mi
Water area
0.37 sq mi
Latitude
33.9714
Longitude
-89.8414
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
662
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
62.2%
57.7%
52.9%
$50k – $100k
37.8%
30.1%
28.4%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
11.8%
15.3%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.4%
3.4%
Demographics & statistics
$35,962
Median household income
$101,800
Median home value
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 60 10.7% 18 and over 500 89.3% 65 and over 182 32.5% Median age 47.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
24.3%
Group Count % White 424 75.7% Black or African American 136 24.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
62.2%
57.7%
52.9%
$50k – $100k
37.8%
30.1%
28.4%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
11.8%
15.3%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.4%
3.4%
Range % of households Under $10k 9.9% $10k–$15k 22.0% $15k–$25k 7.3% $25k–$35k 6.5% $35k–$50k 20.7% $75k–$100k 17.2% $100k–$150k 13.4% $150k–$200k 3.0% Median income $35,962
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $101,800 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 81.0% Renter occupied 19.0% Vacant 35.0% Single-family detached 62.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 37.5% Median rooms 6.1 Avg household size (owned) 1.72
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.8% 2000–2009 11.8% 1990–1999 28.6% 1980–1989 15.4% 1970–1979 30.8% 1960–1969 4.2% 1950–1959 6.4% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 33.3% 3 bedrooms 50.7% 4 bedrooms 16.0% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 6.5% 1 vehicle 48.7% 2 vehicles 12.5% 3 or more 32.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 9.9% Electricity 30.6% Propane / LP gas 48.3% Wood 11.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 86 37.1% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 25 10.8% Female householder, no spouse 121 52.2% Households with children under 18 34 14.7% Households with seniors (65+) 140 60.3% Average household size 2.41
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 41.8% 18.0% Married 58.2% 30.4% Separated 0.0% 11.7% Widowed 0.0% 28.3% Divorced 0.0% 11.7%
Education
Less than 9th grade
10.1%
Some HS, no diploma
11.0%
Some college, no degree
19.7%
Graduate / professional
1.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 78.9% Bachelor's or higher 7.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 15 20.8% Elementary school 16 22.2% High school 15 20.8% College / grad school 26 36.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.9%
Public administration
4.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 18.1% Service 0.0% Sales & office 38.6% Natural resources & construction 16.6% Production & transportation 26.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 77.6% Government 13.4% Self-employed 9.0% 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) 33.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
25.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 66.8% Retirement income 34.5% Supplemental Security 6.5% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 6.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.8% High blood pressure 44.4% High cholesterol 36.8% Diabetes 13.5% Heart disease 7.4% Stroke 4.2% Asthma 9.9% Arthritis 30.2% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 8.1% Cancer 6.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.5% Binge drinking 13.8% No physical activity 29.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.7% Depression 21.3% Fair or poor health 20.5% Poor mental health 14.9% Poor physical health 11.6% No health insurance 19.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.6% Visited dentist 54.0% Cholesterol screening 89.4% Teeth loss 17.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 46 9.2%
Disability % Any disability 12.3% Under 18 51.7% 18–64 years 4.7% 65 and over 12.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 67.0% Public insurance 49.5% No insurance 3.2% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 546 97.5% 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) 560 100.0% Born in same state 560 100.0% Born in different state 488 87.1% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 32 5.7% English 24 4.3%
Ancestry Count % Arab 8 1.4% Italian 7 1.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 41.4% Internet access 90.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38961
What city is ZIP code 38961 in?
ZIP code 38961 is primarily assigned to Tillatoba, Mississippi.
What county is ZIP code 38961 in?
ZIP code 38961 falls within Yalobusha County, Mississippi.
Does ZIP code 38961 have a large retiree population?
67% of households in ZIP code 38961 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 38961 have an older population?
33% of residents in ZIP code 38961 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 38961?
7% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 38961?
19% of residents in ZIP code 38961 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 38961 in?
ZIP code 38961 observes the CST timezone.
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