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Tallahatchie County
Tutwiler, MS
38963
38963 ZIP Code — Tutwiler, MS
Tallahatchie County, Mississippi
ZIP code 38963 is located in
Tutwiler ,
Mississippi ,
within Tallahatchie County .
It covers approximately 173.80 square miles and serves a population of
3,334 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 662 .
About ZIP code 38963
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $80,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.
Median household income is $32,486. SNAP benefit usage at 38% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 53% 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 29 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 (29%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 38963 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
3,334
Population density
19 / sq mi
State FIPS
28
County FIPS
135
Geography
Land area
173.80 sq mi
Water area
0.64 sq mi
Latitude
33.9852
Longitude
-90.3985
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
662
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
69.9%
68.5%
52.9%
$50k – $100k
20.2%
19.4%
28.4%
$100k – $200k
7.1%
11.3%
15.3%
Over $200k
2.7%
0.8%
3.4%
Demographics & statistics
$32,486
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 589 17.7% 18 and over 2,745 82.3% 65 and over 582 17.5% Median age 40.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
73.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Group Count % Black or African American 2,584 73.2% White 546 15.5% Hispanic or Latino 196 5.6% Other race 162 4.6% Two or more races 34 1% Asian 6 0.2% American Indian / Alaska Native 2 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
69.9%
68.5%
52.9%
$50k – $100k
20.2%
19.4%
28.4%
$100k – $200k
7.1%
11.3%
15.3%
Over $200k
2.7%
0.8%
3.4%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.6% $10k–$15k 8.6% $15k–$25k 23.5% $25k–$35k 18.7% $35k–$50k 12.5% $50k–$75k 20.0% $75k–$100k 8.3% $100k–$150k 5.7% $150k–$200k 0.7% $200k+ 0.4% Median income $32,486
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $80,300 Median rent / month $826 Owner occupied 55.2% Renter occupied 44.8% Vacant 11.7% Single-family detached 73.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 12.9% Median rooms 6.5 Avg household size (owned) 3.73
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 5.8% 2000–2009 3.5% 1990–1999 12.2% 1980–1989 7.4% 1970–1979 35.4% 1960–1969 6.5% 1950–1959 12.8% 1940–1949 7.2% 1939 or earlier 9.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 1.3% 2 bedrooms 28.4% 3 bedrooms 48.0% 4 bedrooms 20.2% 5+ bedrooms 2.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 18.5% 1 vehicle 32.0% 2 vehicles 26.4% 3 or more 23.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 55.6% Electricity 16.1% Propane / LP gas 21.9% Wood 1.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 378 39.9% Cohabiting couple 125 13.2% Male householder, no spouse 98 10.3% Female householder, no spouse 346 36.5% Households with children under 18 311 32.8% Households with seniors (65+) 368 38.9% Average household size 3.07
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 53.3% 47.6% Married 30.2% 31.9% Separated 7.9% 6.0% Widowed 0.4% 11.4% Divorced 8.2% 3.1%
Education
Less than 9th grade
12.9%
Some HS, no diploma
11.1%
Some college, no degree
23.0%
Graduate / professional
0.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 76.1% Bachelor's or higher 8.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 76 11.5% Kindergarten 4 0.6% Elementary school 294 44.3% High school 126 19.0% College / grad school 163 24.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.0%
Public administration
17.9%
Agriculture & mining
11.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.4%
Professional & management
6.0%
Transportation & utilities
4.0%
Finance & real estate
1.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 22.8% Service 33.5% Sales & office 12.0% Natural resources & construction 22.4% Production & transportation 9.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 57.6% Government 31.7% Self-employed 9.4% Unpaid family workers 1.2%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 83.5% Carpool 9.9% Public transit 0.7% Walk 0.0% Work from home 5.9% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 29.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
29.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 52.8% Retirement income 10.6% Supplemental Security 14.5% Cash public assistance 0.2% Food stamps / SNAP 37.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 43.8% High blood pressure 40.6% High cholesterol 29.8% Diabetes 12.5% Heart disease 5.6% Stroke 3.8% Asthma 9.7% Arthritis 20.4% Kidney disease 3.0% Pulmonary disease 7.1% Cancer 2.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 29.1% Binge drinking 17.0% No physical activity 38.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 38.8% Depression 19.1% Fair or poor health 28.3% Poor mental health 16.9% Poor physical health 12.7% No health insurance 37.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 70.9% Visited dentist 34.0% Cholesterol screening 77.3% Teeth loss 33.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 123 4.5%
Disability % Any disability 12.6% Under 18 0.7% 18–64 years 15.2% 65 and over 16.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 38.7% Public insurance 57.4% No insurance 13.3% Uninsured under 19 12.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 3,150 94.5% Spanish 106 3.4% Other Indo-European 105 3.3% Asian & Pacific Islander 1 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 3,171 95.1% Born in same state 3,060 91.8% Born in different state 2,635 79.0% Foreign born 111 3.3% Naturalized citizen 163 4.9% Not a US citizen 13 8.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 215 6.4% Arab 165 4.9%
Ancestry Count % Italian 81 2.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 28.4% Internet access 85.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38963
What city is ZIP code 38963 in?
ZIP code 38963 is primarily assigned to Tutwiler, Mississippi.
What county is ZIP code 38963 in?
ZIP code 38963 falls within Tallahatchie County, Mississippi.
Does ZIP code 38963 have a large retiree population?
53% of households in ZIP code 38963 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 38963?
9% 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 38963?
The median home value in ZIP code 38963 is $80,300.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 38963?
The median household income in ZIP code 38963 is $32,486, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 38963 in?
ZIP code 38963 observes the CST timezone.
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