PlainZIP

Schlater, MS · standard

ZIP Code 38952

Leflore County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

611
2/sq mi
$68,958
Median income
42.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Schlater pairs a below-median household income, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

45th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38952 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 38952 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Schlater, Leflore County, Mississippi, home to just 611 residents across 291.0 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 38952 reports a modest median household income of $68,958 (31% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $29,003. Poverty here runs at 17.4%, with unemployment measured at 1.5%. Median home value sits at -, median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 78.3%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Leflore County, letting you compare 38952 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 →

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 38952, Schlater, 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

611

Population

291.0

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 38952?

45.1

Median Age

42.2%

Male

57.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 54.5%
African American 45.5%
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?

$68,958

Median Household Income

+31% vs state

$29,003

Per Capita Income

17.4%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 38952 ranks nationally

Schlater, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,958 45th percentile higher than 45% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 72.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.7%

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

What does housing look like?

145

Total Housing Units

115

Occupied Units

30

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.3%
Renter 21.7%

1973

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 38952, employing approximately 2 people with a combined annual payroll of $72,000.

4

Businesses

2

Employees

$72K

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 38952 vs 38944 →

ZIP 38952 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 38952 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 38952 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 38952 ranks the highest of 3 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
38944 Minter City, MS 504 9.5 mi
38941 Itta Bena, MS 5,282 9.7 mi
38950 Philipp, MS 334 11.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Leflore County

38930 standard
Greenwood, MS
Pop: 25,297
38941 standard
Itta Bena, MS
Pop: 5,282
38954 standard
Sidon, MS
Pop: 1,514
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 Schlater, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38952 in? ▼
ZIP code 38952 (Schlater) 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 38952? ▼
ZIP code 38952 in Schlater, MS has a population of 611 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38952? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 38952 is $68,958, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38952? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 38952 is White at 54.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38952? ▼
ZIP code 38952 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 2 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38952? ▼
In ZIP code 38952, 72.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.7% 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 38952? ▼
In ZIP code 38952, approximately 78.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38952? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38952 is 17.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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