ZIP Code 38781

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Winstonville · Bolivar County · Mississippi

Population
252

98/sq mi

Median income
$2,499

▼ 97% vs US

higher than 0% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$162,500

▼ 42% vs US

higher than 31% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.8%

Median age 54.3

Land area
2.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 38781 in Winstonville, Mississippi has a population of 252. The median household income is $2,499, which is 97% below the national average. Median home value is $162,500, 42% below the US average. 13.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 38781 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.6 square miles in Winstonville, Bolivar County, Mississippi. The area is home to 252 residents, producing a population density of 98 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 38781 against Mississippi and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38781 sits at $2,499 (95% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $9,329. The poverty rate stands at 69.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $162,500 (21% above the state average) with median rent at $375 per month, and 35.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38781 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.3, 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 38781 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 38781, Winstonville, 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

252

Population

2.6

Area (sq mi)

98

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38781?

54.3

Median Age

37.9%

Male

62.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 0.0%
African American 98.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
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?

$2,499

Median Household Income

-95% vs state

$9,329

Per Capita Income

69.3%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 30.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.8%

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

What does housing look like?

111

Total Housing Units

107

Occupied Units

4

Vacant Units

1.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 35.5%
Renter 64.5%

$162,500

Median Home Value

+21% vs state

$375

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
38774 Shelby, MS 2,522 3.8 mi
38762 Mound Bayou, MS 2,294 2.7 mi
38759 Merigold, MS 1,194 6.1 mi
38740 Duncan, MS 466 10.4 mi
38764 Pace, MS 430 10.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38781 in?
ZIP code 38781 (Winstonville) 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 38781?
ZIP code 38781 in Winstonville, MS has a population of 252 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38781?
The median household income in ZIP 38781 is $2,499, which is 97% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38781?
The median home value in ZIP 38781 is $162,500, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38781?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38781 is African American at 98.7%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38781?
In ZIP code 38781, 30.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.8% 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 38781?
In ZIP code 38781, approximately 35.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 64.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38781?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38781 is 69.3% 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 Winstonville, 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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