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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
$38,705
Median income
$91,100
Median home value
23.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $19,302. 26.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 20.8%. Median home value sits at $91,100 (32% below the state average), median rent at $760 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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 -. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Leflore County, letting you compare 38941 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 38941

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Itta Bena, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38941.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 38941?

29.2

Median Age

55.0%

Male

45.0%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 8.4%
African American 88.2%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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

$19,302

Per Capita Income

26.7%

Poverty Rate

20.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 38941 ranks nationally

Itta Bena, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$38,705 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 47.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,753

Total Housing Units

1,387

Occupied Units

366

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 35.9%
Renter 64.1%

$91,100

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38941 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 38941 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 38941 ranks #2 of 4 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
38946 Morgan City, MS 362 8.2 mi
38952 Schlater, MS 611 9.7 mi
38761 Moorhead, MS 2,870 8.1 mi
38954 Sidon, MS 1,514 9.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Leflore County

38930 standard
Greenwood, MS
Pop: 25,297
38954 standard
Sidon, MS
Pop: 1,514
38952 standard
Schlater, MS
Pop: 611
38944 standard
Minter City, MS
Pop: 504
38946 standard
Morgan City, MS
Pop: 362
38958 standard
Swan Lake, MS
Pop: 38

Related Areas

Leflore County Itta Bena, MS Mississippi

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.