Marks, MS · standard
ZIP Code 38646
Quitman County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,073
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $38,618
- Median income Below-median income area
- $88,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Marks pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 5th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 6th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38646 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 38646 covers 274.4 square miles in Marks, Quitman County, Mississippi (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,073 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38646 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $38,618 (27% below the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,120. Economic pressure is pronounced: 23.2% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 14.5%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $88,300 (34% below the average Mississippi ZIP), and median rent is $799; owner occupancy is 71.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Quitman County, so 38646 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 38646
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Marks, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38646.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
5 establishments
- Utilities 4
Utilities
4 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 38646, Marks, 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
3,073
Population
274.4
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38646?
41.6
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
0.0%
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?
$38,618
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$26,120
Per Capita Income
23.2%
Poverty Rate
14.5%
Unemployment Rate
25.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 38646 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Marks, 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)
$38,618 21st percentile higher than 21% 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
1,294housing units
1,294
Total Housing Units
1,151
Occupied Units
143
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$88,300
Median Home Value
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$799
Median Rent
1965
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 61 business establishments in ZIP 38646, employing approximately 434 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,373,000.
61
Businesses
434
Employees
$14.4M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 12 | 19.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 19.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 16.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 8.2% |
| Utilities | 4 | 6.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 4.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 4.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 4.9% |
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 38646 vs 38623 →
ZIP 38646 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38646
Marks (38646)
3,073 residents
- 38643
Lambert (38643)
2,619 residents
- 38639
Jonestown (38639)
1,257 residents
- 38670 1,226
Sledge (38670)
1,226 residents
- 38623 259
Darling (38623)
259 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38646 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 38646 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38646
Marks (38646)
$38,618 median income
- 38670
Sledge (38670)
$38,342 median income
- 38639
Jonestown (38639)
$35,313 median income
- 38643
Lambert (38643)
$19,976 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 38646 ranks the highest of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 38646, 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 (3,073 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 38646 in?
ZIP code 38646 (Marks) 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 38646?
ZIP code 38646 in Marks, MS has a population of 3,073 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38646?
The median household income in ZIP 38646 is $38,618, which is 49% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38646?
The median home value in ZIP 38646 is $88,300, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38646?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38646 is African American at 72.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38646?
ZIP code 38646 has 61 business establishments employing approximately 434 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38646?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38646 are: Retail trade (12), Health care and social assistance (12), Other services (except public administration) (10). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38646?
In ZIP code 38646, 50.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.3% 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 38646?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38646 is 25.1 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 38646?
In ZIP code 38646, approximately 71.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38646?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38646 is 23.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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