Drew, MS · standard
ZIP Code 38737
Sunflower County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,932
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $28,343
- Median income Below-median income area
- $77,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Drew pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 2nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 4th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 45%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38737 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 38737 covers 337.0 square miles in Drew, Sunflower County, Mississippi (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,932 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38737 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $28,343 (46% below the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $17,197. Economic pressure is pronounced: 39.2% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.4%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $77,800 (42% below the average Mississippi ZIP), and median rent is $709; owner occupancy is 44.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sunflower County, so 38737 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 38737
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Drew, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38737.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 38737, Drew, 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
2,932
Population
337.0
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38737?
34.4
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
1.9%
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?
$28,343
Median Household Income
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$17,197
Per Capita Income
39.2%
Poverty Rate
11.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 38737 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Drew, 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)
$28,343 5th percentile higher than 5% 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
1,237housing units
1,237
Total Housing Units
1,087
Occupied Units
150
Vacant Units
2.71
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$77,800
Median Home Value
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$709
Median Rent
1976
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 37 business establishments in ZIP 38737, employing approximately 144 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,156,000.
37
Businesses
144
Employees
$4.2M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 6 | 16.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 16.2% |
| Construction | 4 | 10.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 10.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 10.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 8.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 38737 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38738
Parchman (38738)
3,998 residents
- 38771
Ruleville (38771)
3,260 residents
- 38737
Drew (38737)
2,932 residents
- 38768 182
Rome (38768)
182 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38737 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 38737, 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 (2,932 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 38737 in?
ZIP code 38737 (Drew) 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 38737?
ZIP code 38737 in Drew, MS has a population of 2,932 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38737?
The median household income in ZIP 38737 is $28,343, which is 63% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38737?
The median home value in ZIP 38737 is $77,800, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38737?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38737 is African American at 77.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38737?
ZIP code 38737 has 37 business establishments employing approximately 144 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38737?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38737 are: Retail trade (6), Health care and social assistance (6), Construction (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38737?
In ZIP code 38737, 40.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.8% 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 38737?
In ZIP code 38737, approximately 44.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 55.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38737?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38737 is 39.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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