Itta Bena, MS · standard
ZIP Code 38941
Leflore County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,282
- 22/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $38,705
- Median income Below-median income area
- $91,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 23.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Itta Bena pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, renter-heavy area.
- 5th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 7th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 22
- people per sq mi
- 36%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38941 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 38941 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Itta Bena, Leflore County, Mississippi, home to 5,282 residents across 245.7 square miles, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38941 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $38,705 (26% below the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $19,302. Economic pressure is pronounced: 26.7% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 20.8%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $91,100 (32% below the average Mississippi ZIP), and median rent is $760; owner occupancy is 35.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Leflore County, so 38941 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 38941
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Itta Bena, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38941.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 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 38941, Itta Bena, 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
5,282
Population
245.7
Area (sq mi)
22
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38941?
29.2
Median Age
55.0%
Male
45.0%
Female
1.5%
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?
$38,705
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$19,302
Per Capita Income
26.7%
Poverty Rate
20.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 38941 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Itta Bena, 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)
$38,705 21st percentile higher than 21% 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
1,753housing units
1,753
Total Housing Units
1,387
Occupied Units
366
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$91,100
Median Home Value
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$760
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 31 business establishments in ZIP 38941, employing approximately 1,126 people with a combined annual payroll of $38,070,000.
31
Businesses
1,126
Employees
$38.1M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 7 | 22.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 16.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 12.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 9.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 9.7% |
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 38941 vs 38946 →
ZIP 38941 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38941
Itta Bena (38941)
5,282 residents
- 38761
Moorhead (38761)
2,870 residents
- 38954 1,514
Sidon (38954)
1,514 residents
- 38952 611
Schlater (38952)
611 residents
- 38946 362
Morgan City (38946)
362 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38941 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 38941 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38952
Schlater (38952)
$68,958 median income
- 38941
Itta Bena (38941)
$38,705 median income
- 38954
Sidon (38954)
$38,293 median income
- 38761
Moorhead (38761)
$33,625 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 38941 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 38941, 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 (5,282 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 38941 in?
ZIP code 38941 (Itta Bena) is located in Leflore County, Mississippi. Leflore County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/leflore-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 38941?
ZIP code 38941 in Itta Bena, MS has a population of 5,282 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38941?
The median household income in ZIP 38941 is $38,705, which is 49% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38941?
The median home value in ZIP 38941 is $91,100, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38941?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38941 is African American at 88.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38941?
ZIP code 38941 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 1,126 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38941?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38941 are: Retail trade (7), Health care and social assistance (5), Real estate and rental and leasing (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38941?
In ZIP code 38941, 47.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.1% 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 38941?
In ZIP code 38941, approximately 35.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 64.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38941?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38941 is 26.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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