ZIP Code 38944

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Minter City · Leflore County · Mississippi

Population
504

2/sq mi

Median income
$39,934

▼ 48% vs US

higher than 6% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$91,000

▼ 67% vs US

higher than 7% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
8.9%

Median age 42

Land area
252.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 38944 in Minter City, Mississippi has a population of 504. The median household income is $39,934, which is 48% below the national average. Median home value is $91,000, 67% below the US average. 8.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 38944 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 252.0 square miles in Minter City, Leflore County, Mississippi. The area is home to 504 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 38944 against Mississippi and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38944 sits at $39,934 (24% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $18,006. The poverty rate stands at 36.0% and the unemployment rate at 9.4%. On housing, the median home value is $91,000 (32% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 63.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38944 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Leflore County, so you can benchmark 38944 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 38944, Minter City, 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

504

Population

252.0

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38944?

42.0

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

4.5%

Foreign-Born

White 19.1%
African American 78.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
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?

$39,934

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$18,006

Per Capita Income

36.0%

Poverty Rate

9.4%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 49.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.9%

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

What does housing look like?

131

Total Housing Units

101

Occupied Units

30

Vacant Units

3.11

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.4%
Renter 36.6%

$91,000

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

1975

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 38944, employing approximately 20 people with a combined annual payroll of $411,000.

5

Businesses

20

Employees

$411K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 38944 vs 38952 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
38952 Schlater, MS 611 9.5 mi
38950 Philipp, MS 334 7.6 mi
38928 Glendora, MS 497 7.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38944 in?
ZIP code 38944 (Minter City) 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 38944?
ZIP code 38944 in Minter City, MS has a population of 504 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38944?
The median household income in ZIP 38944 is $39,934, which is 48% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38944?
The median home value in ZIP 38944 is $91,000, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38944?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38944 is African American at 78.3%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38944?
ZIP code 38944 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 20 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38944?
In ZIP code 38944, 49.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.9% 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 38944?
In ZIP code 38944, approximately 63.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38944?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38944 is 36.0% 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 Minter City, 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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