PlainZIP

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
$28,343
Median income
$77,800
Median home value
11.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

2th 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 Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $17,197. Local economic indicators show a 39.2% poverty rate alongside 11.4% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $77,800 (42% below the state average); renters pay a median of $709 monthly, and 44.5% of units are owner-occupied.

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 -. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sunflower County, so you can benchmark 38737 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 38737?

34.4

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 16.9%
African American 77.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

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

$17,197

Per Capita Income

39.2%

Poverty Rate

11.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 38737 ranks nationally

Drew, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$28,343 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 40.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,237

Total Housing Units

1,087

Occupied Units

150

Vacant Units

2.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 44.5%
Renter 55.5%

$77,800

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 38737 vs 38738 →

ZIP 38737 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38737 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
38738 Parchman, MS 3,998 4.9 mi
38768 Rome, MS 182 7.0 mi
38771 Ruleville, MS 3,260 9.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sunflower County

38751 standard
Indianola, MS
Pop: 11,638
38738 standard
Parchman, MS
Pop: 3,998
38771 standard
Ruleville, MS
Pop: 3,260
38761 standard
Moorhead, MS
Pop: 2,870
38778 standard
Sunflower, MS
Pop: 1,686
38753 standard
Inverness, MS
Pop: 1,456

Related Areas

Sunflower County Drew, MS Mississippi

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.