ZIP Code 38746

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Gunnison · Bolivar County · Mississippi

Population
616

4/sq mi

Median home value
$57,000

▼ 80% vs US

higher than 1% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
7.8%

Median age 30.4

Land area
166.5 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 38746 in Gunnison, Mississippi has a population of 616. Median home value is $57,000, 80% below the US average. 7.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 38746 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 166.5 square miles in Gunnison, Bolivar County, Mississippi. The area is home to 616 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 38746 against Mississippi and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38746 sits at , while per-capita income is $25,453. The poverty rate stands at 34.9% and the unemployment rate at 21.2%. On housing, the median home value is $57,000 (58% below the state average) with median rent at $608 per month, and 53.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38746 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 7.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bolivar County, so you can benchmark 38746 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 38746, Gunnison, 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

616

Population

166.5

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38746?

30.4

Median Age

55.2%

Male

44.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 4.8%
African American 88.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
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?

$25,453

Per Capita Income

34.9%

Poverty Rate

21.2%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 37.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.8%

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

What does housing look like?

283

Total Housing Units

228

Occupied Units

55

Vacant Units

2.08

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 53.5%
Renter 46.5%

$57,000

Median Home Value

-58% vs state

$608

Median Rent

1988

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 38746 vs 38774 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
38774 Shelby, MS 2,522 8.4 mi
38769 Rosedale, MS 2,216 8.1 mi
72328 Crumrod, AR 64 8.9 mi
38740 Duncan, MS 466 8.9 mi
72379 Snow Lake, AR 50 10.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38746 in?
ZIP code 38746 (Gunnison) 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 38746?
ZIP code 38746 in Gunnison, MS has a population of 616 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38746?
The median home value in ZIP 38746 is $57,000, which is 80% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38746?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38746 is African American at 88.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38746?
In ZIP code 38746, 37.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.8% 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 38746?
In ZIP code 38746, approximately 53.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38746?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38746 is 34.9% 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 Gunnison, MS

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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