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Merigold, MS · standard

ZIP Code 38759

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

1,194
8/sq mi
$77,083
Median income
$143,400
Median home value
28.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Merigold pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 42%
household income, US ZIPs
23th pct
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38759 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 38759 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Merigold, Bolivar County, Mississippi, home to just 1,194 residents across 159.2 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 38759 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,083 (47% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $65,853. Local economic indicators show a 9.1% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $143,400 for a typical home value (7% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,115 a month; 84.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.8, and the average commute is -. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bolivar County, so you can benchmark 38759 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 38759

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Merigold, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38759.

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 38759, Merigold, 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

1,194

Population

159.2

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38759?

44.8

Median Age

55.1%

Male

44.9%

Female

5.8%

Foreign-Born

White 66.8%
African American 29.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

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?

$77,083

Median Household Income

+47% vs state

$65,853

Per Capita Income

9.1%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 38759 ranks nationally

Merigold, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$77,083 Top 42% higher than 58% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 53.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.0%

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

What does housing look like?

658

Total Housing Units

569

Occupied Units

89

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.4%
Renter 15.6%

$143,400

Median Home Value

+7% vs state

$1,115

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 38759, employing approximately 140 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,472,000.

23

Businesses

140

Employees

$5.5M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 4 17.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 17.4%
Finance and insurance 3 13.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 13.0%

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 38759 vs 38732 →

ZIP 38759 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 38759 ranks #5 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 38759 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 38759 ranks the highest of 7 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
38732 Cleveland, MS 17,981 4.6 mi
38762 Mound Bayou, MS 2,294 4.6 mi
38781 Winstonville, MS 252 6.1 mi
38764 Pace, MS 430 7.9 mi
38774 Shelby, MS 2,522 9.8 mi
38730 Boyle, MS 1,718 9.7 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 Merigold, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38759 in? ▼
ZIP code 38759 (Merigold) 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 38759? ▼
ZIP code 38759 in Merigold, MS has a population of 1,194 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38759? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 38759 is $77,083, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38759? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 38759 is $143,400, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38759? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 38759 is White at 66.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38759? ▼
ZIP code 38759 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 140 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38759? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38759 are: Construction (4), Professional, scientific, and technical services (4), Finance and insurance (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38759? ▼
In ZIP code 38759, 53.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.0% 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 38759? ▼
In ZIP code 38759, approximately 84.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38759? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38759 is 9.1% 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.