ZIP Code 38946

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Morgan City · Leflore County · Mississippi

Population
362

5/sq mi

Median home value
$89,400

▼ 68% vs US

higher than 7% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
0.0%

Median age 32.8

Land area
78.7 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 38946 in Morgan City, Mississippi has a population of 362. Median home value is $89,400, 68% below the US average. 0

ZIP code 38946 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 78.7 square miles in Morgan City, Leflore County, Mississippi. The area is home to 362 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 38946 against Mississippi and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38946 sits at , while per-capita income is $13,638. The poverty rate stands at 31.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $89,400 (34% below the state average) with median rent at $1,250 per month, and 56.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38946 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.8, 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 38946 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 38946, Morgan 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

362

Population

78.7

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38946?

32.8

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 15.4%
African American 84.6%
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?

$13,638

Per Capita Income

31.5%

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 50.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

87

Total Housing Units

51

Occupied Units

36

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.9%
Renter 43.1%

$89,400

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

$1,250

Median Rent

1988

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 38946, employing approximately 12 people with a combined annual payroll of $239,000.

4

Businesses

12

Employees

$239K

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 38946 vs 38958 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
38958 Swan Lake, MS 38 4.9 mi
38941 Itta Bena, MS 5,282 8.2 mi
38761 Moorhead, MS 2,870 7.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38946 in?
ZIP code 38946 (Morgan 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 38946?
ZIP code 38946 in Morgan City, MS has a population of 362 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38946?
The median home value in ZIP 38946 is $89,400, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38946?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38946 is African American at 84.6%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38946?
ZIP code 38946 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 12 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 38946?
In ZIP code 38946, approximately 56.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38946?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38946 is 31.5% 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 Morgan 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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