Indianola, MS · standard
ZIP Code 38751
Sunflower County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,638
- 29/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $44,699
- Median income Below-median income area
- $116,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Indianola pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 9th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 15th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 29
- people per sq mi
- 54%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38751 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 38751 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Indianola, Sunflower County, Mississippi, home to 11,638 residents across 395.9 square miles, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38751 reports a modest median household income of $44,699 (15% below the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,613. Economic pressure is pronounced: 28.4% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 12.1%. Median home value is $116,100 (14% below the average Mississippi ZIP) and median rent is $756; 53.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.3, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sunflower County, so 38751 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 38751
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Indianola, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38751.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
52 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
37 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
32 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
24 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 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 38751, Indianola, 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
11,638
Population
395.9
Area (sq mi)
29
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38751?
36.3
Median Age
46.5%
Male
53.5%
Female
1.8%
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?
$44,699
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$24,613
Per Capita Income
28.4%
Poverty Rate
12.1%
Unemployment Rate
20.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 38751 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Indianola, 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)
$44,699 36th percentile higher than 36% 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
4,429housing units
4,429
Total Housing Units
3,831
Occupied Units
598
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$116,100
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$756
Median Rent
1972
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+12.4%
YoY Change (2023)
140
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+40%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 38751 have increased 12.4% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +40% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +7.1% | 128 |
| 2020 | +3.3% | 133 |
| 2021 | +4.0% | 138 |
| 2022 | -9.9% | 124 |
| 2023 | +12.4% | 140 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 254 business establishments in ZIP 38751, employing approximately 4,475 people with a combined annual payroll of $171,534,000.
254
Businesses
4,475
Employees
$171.5M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 52 | 20.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 37 | 14.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 32 | 12.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 24 | 9.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 9.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 17 | 6.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 6.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 3.5% |
| Construction | 6 | 2.4% |
| Information | 6 | 2.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 2.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 1.6% |
| Utilities | 3 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.2% |
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 38751 vs 38749 →
ZIP 38751 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38751
Indianola (38751)
11,638 residents
- 38753 1,456
Inverness (38753)
1,456 residents
- 38749 26
Indianola (38749)
26 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38751 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 38751, 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 (11,638 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 38751 in?
ZIP code 38751 (Indianola) 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 38751?
ZIP code 38751 in Indianola, MS has a population of 11,638 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38751?
The median household income in ZIP 38751 is $44,699, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38751?
The median home value in ZIP 38751 is $116,100, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38751?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38751 is African American at 78.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38751?
ZIP code 38751 has 254 business establishments employing approximately 4,475 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38751?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38751 are: Retail trade (52), Health care and social assistance (37), Accommodation and food services (32). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 38751?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 38751 increased by 12.4% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 40%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38751?
In ZIP code 38751, 46.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 38751?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38751 is 20.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 38751?
In ZIP code 38751, 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 38751?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38751 is 28.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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