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 Moderate-density area
- $37,383
- Median income Below-median income area
- $92,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $20,994. Economic pressure is pronounced: 36.7% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $92,300 (31% below the average Mississippi ZIP), and median rent is $773; owner occupancy is 49.0%.
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. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Coahoma County, so 38614 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
80 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
77 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
44 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
41 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
40 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 38614?
34.4
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
2.2%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$20,994
Per Capita Income
36.7%
Poverty Rate
10.0%
Unemployment Rate
18.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 38614 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Clarksdale, MS household income vs. every Mississippi ZIP code
Median household income among 377 reporting Mississippi ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$37,383 18th percentile higher than 18% of 377 Mississippi ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Mississippi ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,766housing units
7,766
Total Housing Units
6,438
Occupied Units
1,328
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$92,300
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 38614
Clarksdale (38614)
20,418 residents
- 38645 1,329
Lyon (38645)
1,329 residents
- 38630 132
Farrell (38630)
132 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38614 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 38614, both outside MS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (20,418 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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