38677 ZIP Code — University, MS
Lafayette County, Mississippi
ZIP code 38677 is located in University, Mississippi, within Lafayette County. It covers approximately 1.18 square miles and serves a population of 4,589 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.
About ZIP code 38677
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 8 minutes is near the national average.
Health indicators show elevated rates of poor mental health (24%) compared to national benchmarks.
4,589
population
1.18
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
38677 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 38677
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38677. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| University | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 4,589 |
| Population density | 3,889 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 28 |
| County FIPS | 071 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1.18 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 34.3647 |
| Longitude | -89.5383 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 662 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
4,589
Population
3,889
People per sq mi
19.2
Median age
$0
Median household income
$3,513
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.2%
Unemployment
16
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,563
15–19
2,147
370
20–24
509
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 28 | 0.6% |
| 18 and over | 4,561 | 99.4% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 19.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
65.7%
Black or African American
13.1%
Two or more races
9.8%
Hispanic or Latino
7%
Asian
4.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,246 | 65.7% |
| Black or African American | 648 | 13.1% |
| Two or more races | 483 | 9.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 348 | 7% |
| Asian | 212 | 4.3% |
Household income
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 100.0% |
| Single-family detached | 0.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 100.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 100.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 0.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
0.0%
Some college, no degree
0.0%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 0.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 4,589 | 100.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
48.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
28.1%
Retail trade
7.5%
Professional & management
6.3%
Other services
6.2%
Manufacturing
1.5%
Finance & real estate
1.4%
Transportation & utilities
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 24.2% |
| Service | 42.3% |
| Sales & office | 31.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 1.4% |
| Production & transportation | 0.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 66.2% |
| Government | 29.5% |
| Self-employed | 4.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 52.0% |
| Carpool | 2.7% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 35.5% |
| Work from home | 9.8% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 8.1 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.1% |
| High blood pressure | 14.8% |
| High cholesterol | 10.9% |
| Diabetes | 2.0% |
| Heart disease | 1.2% |
| Stroke | 0.7% |
| Asthma | 12.7% |
| Arthritis | 6.4% |
| Kidney disease | 1.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.1% |
| Cancer | 0.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.7% |
| Binge drinking | 18.1% |
| No physical activity | 22.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.2% |
| Depression | 30.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.5% |
| Poor mental health | 24.1% |
| Poor physical health | 6.9% |
| No health insurance | 18.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.1% |
| Visited dentist | 52.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 67.1% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 2.6% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 2.7% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 95.5% |
| Public insurance | 2.1% |
| No insurance | 3.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 4,589 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 93 | 2.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 23 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 64 | 1.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 4,355 | 94.9% |
| Born in same state | 4,265 | 92.9% |
| Born in different state | 1,470 | 32.0% |
| Foreign born | 90 | 2.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 234 | 5.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 67 | 28.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 904 | 19.7% |
| Italian | 589 | 12.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 162 | 3.5% |
| English | 1 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 0.0% |
| Internet access | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38677
What city is ZIP code 38677 in?
ZIP code 38677 is primarily assigned to University, Mississippi.
What county is ZIP code 38677 in?
ZIP code 38677 falls within Lafayette County, Mississippi.
What is the population of ZIP code 38677?
ZIP code 38677 has an estimated population of 4,589 residents, with a density of 3,876 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 38677 in?
ZIP code 38677 observes the CST timezone.