ZIP Code 38670

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Sledge · Quitman County · Mississippi

Population
1,226

6/sq mi

Median income
$38,342

▼ 50% vs US

higher than 5% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$68,800

▼ 75% vs US

higher than 3% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
26.1%

Median age 48.4

Land area
222.9 sq mi

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ZIP code 38670 in Sledge, Mississippi has a population of 1,226. The median household income is $38,342, which is 50% below the national average. Median home value is $68,800, 75% below the US average. 26.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 38670 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 222.9 square miles in Sledge, Quitman County, Mississippi. The area is home to 1,226 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 38670 against Mississippi and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38670 sits at $38,342 (27% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $22,894. The poverty rate stands at 31.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.0%. On housing, the median home value is $68,800 (49% below the state average) with median rent at $686 per month, and 82.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38670 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Quitman County, so you can benchmark 38670 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 38670, Sledge, 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

1,226

Population

222.9

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38670?

48.4

Median Age

34.2%

Male

65.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 1.7%
African American 97.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

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?

$38,342

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$22,894

Per Capita Income

31.1%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.1%

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

What does housing look like?

500

Total Housing Units

457

Occupied Units

43

Vacant Units

2.12

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.5%
Renter 17.5%

$68,800

Median Home Value

-49% vs state

$686

Median Rent

1993

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 38670, employing approximately 34 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,155,000.

6

Businesses

34

Employees

$1.2M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 38670 vs 38623 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
38623 Darling, MS 259 3.8 mi
38646 Marks, MS 3,073 9.3 mi
38621 Crenshaw, MS 1,910 7.3 mi
38626 Dundee, MS 1,353 9.9 mi
38639 Jonestown, MS 1,257 11.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38670 in?
ZIP code 38670 (Sledge) 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 38670?
ZIP code 38670 in Sledge, MS has a population of 1,226 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38670?
The median household income in ZIP 38670 is $38,342, which is 50% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38670?
The median home value in ZIP 38670 is $68,800, which is 75% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38670?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38670 is African American at 97.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38670?
ZIP code 38670 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 34 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38670?
In ZIP code 38670, 67.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 38670?
In ZIP code 38670, approximately 82.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38670?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38670 is 31.1% 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 Sledge, MS

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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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