PlainZIP

Duncan, MS · standard

ZIP Code 38740

Bolivar County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

466
3/sq mi
$49,172
Median income
7.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Duncan pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

13th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38740 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 38740 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Duncan, Bolivar County, Mississippi, home to just 466 residents across 172.6 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 38740 reports a modest median household income of $49,172 (6% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $25,144. Local economic indicators show a 20.6% poverty rate alongside 14.6% unemployment. Median home value sits at -, median rent at $845 a month, and owner-occupancy at 87.7%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Bolivar County, letting you compare 38740 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 →

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 38740, Duncan, 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

466

Population

172.6

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38740?

41.8

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 32.3%
African American 65.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.8%
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?

$49,172

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$25,144

Per Capita Income

20.6%

Poverty Rate

14.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 38740 ranks nationally

Duncan, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,172 13th percentile higher than 13% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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 42.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.0%

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

What does housing look like?

201

Total Housing Units

171

Occupied Units

30

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.7%
Renter 12.3%

$845

Median Rent

1999

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 38740, employing approximately 11 people with a combined annual payroll of $584,000.

3

Businesses

11

Employees

$584K

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 38740 vs 38720 →

ZIP 38740 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 38740 ranks #4 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 38740 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 38740 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
38720 Alligator, MS 597 4.8 mi
38767 Rena Lara, MS 77 5.9 mi
38774 Shelby, MS 2,522 6.7 mi
38781 Winstonville, MS 252 10.4 mi
38746 Gunnison, MS 616 8.9 mi
72367 Mellwood, AR 108 12.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bolivar County

38732 standard
Cleveland, MS
Pop: 17,981
38773 standard
Shaw, MS
Pop: 3,375
38774 standard
Shelby, MS
Pop: 2,522
38762 standard
Mound Bayou, MS
Pop: 2,294
38769 standard
Rosedale, MS
Pop: 2,216
38730 standard
Boyle, MS
Pop: 1,718

Related Areas

Bolivar County Duncan, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38740 in? ▼
ZIP code 38740 (Duncan) is located in Bolivar County, Mississippi. Bolivar County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bolivar-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 38740? ▼
ZIP code 38740 in Duncan, MS has a population of 466 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38740? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 38740 is $49,172, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38740? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 38740 is African American at 65.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38740? ▼
ZIP code 38740 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 11 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38740? ▼
In ZIP code 38740, 42.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.0% 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 38740? ▼
In ZIP code 38740, approximately 87.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38740? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38740 is 20.6% 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.