ZIP Code 38950

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Philipp · Tallahatchie County · Mississippi

Population
334

3/sq mi

Median home value
$49,100

▼ 82% vs US

higher than 1% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
0.5%

Median age 29.4

Land area
98.2 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 38950 in Philipp, Mississippi has a population of 334. Median home value is $49,100, 82% below the US average. 0.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 38950 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 98.2 square miles in Philipp, Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. The area is home to 334 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 38950 against Mississippi and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38950 sits at , while per-capita income is $26,894. The poverty rate stands at 37.2% and the unemployment rate at 13.6%. On housing, the median home value is $49,100 (63% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38950 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Tallahatchie County, so you can benchmark 38950 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 38950, Philipp, 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

334

Population

98.2

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38950?

29.4

Median Age

52.7%

Male

47.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 43.0%
African American 57.0%
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?

$26,894

Per Capita Income

37.2%

Poverty Rate

13.6%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.5%

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

What does housing look like?

274

Total Housing Units

200

Occupied Units

74

Vacant Units

3.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$49,100

Median Home Value

-63% vs state

1984

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 38950 vs 38944 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
38944 Minter City, MS 504 7.6 mi
38962 Tippo, MS 149 8.9 mi
38928 Glendora, MS 497 8.7 mi
38945 Greenwood, MS 35 10.5 mi
38952 Schlater, MS 611 11.7 mi
38920 Cascilla, MS 804 12.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38950 in?
ZIP code 38950 (Philipp) is located in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. Tallahatchie County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tallahatchie-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 38950?
ZIP code 38950 in Philipp, MS has a population of 334 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38950?
The median home value in ZIP 38950 is $49,100, which is 82% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38950?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38950 is African American at 57.0%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38950?
In ZIP code 38950, 62.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 0.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38950?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38950 is 37.2% 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 Philipp, 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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