ZIP Code 38623

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Darling · Quitman County · Mississippi

Population
259

9/sq mi

Bachelor's or higher
0.0%

Median age 23.9

Land area
29.4 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 38623 in Darling, Mississippi has a population of 259. 0

ZIP code 38623 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 29.4 square miles in Darling, Quitman County, Mississippi. The area is home to 259 residents, producing a population density of 9 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 38623 against Mississippi and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38623 sits at , while per-capita income is $18,823. The poverty rate stands at 30.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 17.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38623 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 23.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Quitman County, so you can benchmark 38623 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 38623, Darling, MS · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

259

Population

29.4

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38623?

23.9

Median Age

68.3%

Male

31.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 0.0%
African American 100.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$18,823

Per Capita Income

30.5%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 23.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

69

Total Housing Units

51

Occupied Units

18

Vacant Units

1.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 17.6%
Renter 82.4%

1965

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 38623 vs 38670 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
38670 Sledge, MS 1,226 3.8 mi
38646 Marks, MS 3,073 5.6 mi
38621 Crenshaw, MS 1,910 8.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Quitman County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38623 in?
ZIP code 38623 (Darling) is located in Quitman County, Mississippi. Quitman County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/quitman-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 38623?
ZIP code 38623 in Darling, MS has a population of 259 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38623?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38623 is African American at 100.0%.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 38623?
In ZIP code 38623, approximately 17.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 82.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38623?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38623 is 30.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Darling, MS

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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