PlainZIP

Clarksdale, MS · standard

ZIP Code 38614

Coahoma County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

20,418
32/sq mi
$37,383
Median income
$92,300
Median home value
19.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Clarksdale pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

4th pct
household income, US ZIPs
7th pct
home value, US ZIPs
32
people per sq mi
49%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38614 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 38614 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Clarksdale, Coahoma County, Mississippi, with 20,418 residents across 642.1 square miles, a density of 32 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 38614 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $37,383 (29% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $20,994. Poverty here runs at 36.7%, with unemployment measured at 10.0%. Housing costs here run $92,300 for a typical home value (31% below the state average), with rent averaging $773 a month; 49.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.4, and the average commute is 18 minutes. To put 38614 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Coahoma County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 38614

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clarksdale, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38614.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 38614, Clarksdale, MS · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

20,418

Population

642.1

Area (sq mi)

32

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 38614?

34.4

Median Age

47.1%

Male

52.9%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 16.1%
African American 76.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$37,383

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$20,994

Per Capita Income

36.7%

Poverty Rate

10.0%

Unemployment Rate

18.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 38614 ranks nationally

Clarksdale, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$37,383 4th percentile higher than 4% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 45.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

7,766

Total Housing Units

6,438

Occupied Units

1,328

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 49.0%
Renter 51.0%

$92,300

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$773

Median Rent

1965

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+3.2%

YoY Change (2024)

129

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+29%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 38614 have increased 3.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +29% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +3.2% 108
2020 -2.4% 105
2021 +6.9% 113
2022 +3.2% 116
2024 – 129

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 458 business establishments in ZIP 38614, employing approximately 4,571 people with a combined annual payroll of $193,047,000.

458

Businesses

4,571

Employees

$193.0M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 80 17.5%
Health care and social assistance 77 16.8%
Accommodation and food services 44 9.6%
Other services (except public administration) 41 8.9%
Finance and insurance 40 8.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 31 6.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 28 6.1%
Wholesale trade 26 5.7%
Transportation and warehousing 14 3.1%
Information 14 3.1%
Construction 13 2.8%
Manufacturing 12 2.6%
Educational services 10 2.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 2.0%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 1.1%
Utilities 3 0.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 38614 vs 38630 →

ZIP 38614 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38614 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
38630 Farrell, MS 132 9.7 mi
38645 Lyon, MS 1,329 9.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Coahoma County

38645 standard
Lyon, MS
Pop: 1,329
38631 standard
Friars Point, MS
Pop: 1,306
38639 standard
Jonestown, MS
Pop: 1,257
38617 standard
Coahoma, MS
Pop: 734
38720 standard
Alligator, MS
Pop: 597
38644 standard
Lula, MS
Pop: 208

Related Areas

Coahoma County Clarksdale, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38614 in? ▼
ZIP code 38614 (Clarksdale) is located in Coahoma County, Mississippi. Coahoma County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/coahoma-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 38614? ▼
ZIP code 38614 in Clarksdale, MS has a population of 20,418 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38614? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 38614 is $37,383, which is 51% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38614? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 38614 is $92,300, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38614? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 38614 is African American at 76.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38614? ▼
ZIP code 38614 has 458 business establishments employing approximately 4,571 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38614? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38614 are: Retail trade (80), Health care and social assistance (77), Accommodation and food services (44). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 38614? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 38614 increased by 3.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 29%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38614? ▼
In ZIP code 38614, 45.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 38614? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38614 is 18.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 38614? ▼
In ZIP code 38614, approximately 49.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 51.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38614? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38614 is 36.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.