ZIP Code 38736

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Doddsville · Sunflower County · Mississippi

Population
440

3/sq mi

Median home value
$134,900

▼ 52% vs US

higher than 21% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
10.3%

Median age 30.4

Land area
163.0 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 38736 in Doddsville, Mississippi has a population of 440. Median home value is $134,900, 52% below the US average. 10.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 38736 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 163.0 square miles in Doddsville, Sunflower County, Mississippi. The area is home to 440 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 38736 against Mississippi and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38736 sits at , while per-capita income is $25,921. The poverty rate stands at 21.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $134,900 (0% above the state average) with median rent at $883 per month, and 94.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38736 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sunflower County, so you can benchmark 38736 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 38736, Doddsville, 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

440

Population

163.0

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38736?

30.4

Median Age

59.8%

Male

40.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 58.0%
African American 42.0%
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?

$25,921

Per Capita Income

21.5%

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 45.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.3%

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

What does housing look like?

215

Total Housing Units

177

Occupied Units

38

Vacant Units

3.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.9%
Renter 5.1%

$134,900

Median Home Value

+0% vs state

$883

Median Rent

1998

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 38736, employing approximately 9 people with a combined annual payroll of $530,000.

4

Businesses

9

Employees

$530K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 75.0%

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 38736 vs 38771 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
38771 Ruleville, MS 3,260 6.4 mi
38778 Sunflower, MS 1,686 6.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sunflower County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38736 in?
ZIP code 38736 (Doddsville) is located in Sunflower County, Mississippi. Sunflower County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sunflower-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 38736?
ZIP code 38736 in Doddsville, MS has a population of 440 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38736?
The median home value in ZIP 38736 is $134,900, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38736?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38736 is White at 58.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38736?
ZIP code 38736 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 9 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38736?
In ZIP code 38736, 45.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.3% 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 38736?
In ZIP code 38736, approximately 94.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38736?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38736 is 21.5% 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 Doddsville, 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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