ZIP Code 38753

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Inverness · Sunflower County · Mississippi

Population
1,456

7/sq mi

Median income
$59,000

▼ 23% vs US

higher than 27% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$159,300

▼ 43% vs US

higher than 29% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
19.2%

Median age 38.9

Land area
208.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 38753 in Inverness, Mississippi has a population of 1,456. The median household income is $59,000, which is 23% below the national average. Median home value is $159,300, 43% below the US average. 19.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 38753 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 208.0 square miles in Inverness, Sunflower County, Mississippi. The area is home to 1,456 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 38753 against Mississippi and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38753 sits at $59,000 (12% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $30,916. The poverty rate stands at 17.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $159,300 (18% above the state average) with median rent at $590 per month, and 64.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38753 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sunflower County, so you can benchmark 38753 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 38753, Inverness, 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

1,456

Population

208.0

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38753?

38.9

Median Age

43.3%

Male

56.7%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 50.4%
African American 45.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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?

$59,000

Median Household Income

+12% vs state

$30,916

Per Capita Income

17.9%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

19.2 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 38.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.2%

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

What does housing look like?

547

Total Housing Units

486

Occupied Units

61

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.0%
Renter 36.0%

$159,300

Median Home Value

+18% vs state

$590

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 38753, employing approximately 65 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,297,000.

18

Businesses

65

Employees

$3.3M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 3 16.7%
Other services (except public administration) 3 16.7%

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 Code City Population Distance
38754 Isola, MS 1,532 7.3 mi
38761 Moorhead, MS 2,870 8.0 mi
38751 Indianola, MS 11,638 9.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38753 in?
ZIP code 38753 (Inverness) 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 38753?
ZIP code 38753 in Inverness, MS has a population of 1,456 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38753?
The median household income in ZIP 38753 is $59,000, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38753?
The median home value in ZIP 38753 is $159,300, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38753?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38753 is White at 50.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38753?
ZIP code 38753 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 65 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38753?
In ZIP code 38753, 38.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.2% 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 38753?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38753 is 19.2 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 38753?
In ZIP code 38753, approximately 64.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38753?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38753 is 17.9% 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 Inverness, MS

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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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