ZIP Code 38953

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Scobey · Tallahatchie County · Mississippi

Population
798

7/sq mi

Median income
$36,454

▼ 52% vs US

higher than 4% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$93,600

▼ 66% vs US

higher than 8% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
0.0%

Median age 55.4

Land area
114.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 38953 in Scobey, Mississippi has a population of 798. The median household income is $36,454, which is 52% below the national average. Median home value is $93,600, 66% below the US average. 0

ZIP code 38953 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 114.0 square miles in Scobey, Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. The area is home to 798 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 38953 against Mississippi and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38953 sits at $36,454 (31% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $27,031. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $93,600 (30% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 91.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38953 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 55.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Tallahatchie County, so you can benchmark 38953 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 38953, Scobey, 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

798

Population

114.0

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38953?

55.4

Median Age

71.4%

Male

28.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 68.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 31.7%
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?

$36,454

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$27,031

Per Capita Income

0.0%

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 32.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

214

Total Housing Units

183

Occupied Units

31

Vacant Units

1.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.3%
Renter 8.7%

$93,600

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

1991

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 38953, employing approximately 11 people with a combined annual payroll of $589,000.

4

Businesses

11

Employees

$589K

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 38953 vs 38961 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
38961 Tillatoba, MS 803 3.5 mi
38948 Oakland, MS 2,288 10.3 mi
38920 Cascilla, MS 804 8.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38953 in?
ZIP code 38953 (Scobey) 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 38953?
ZIP code 38953 in Scobey, MS has a population of 798 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38953?
The median household income in ZIP 38953 is $36,454, which is 52% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38953?
The median home value in ZIP 38953 is $93,600, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38953?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38953 is White at 68.3%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38953?
ZIP code 38953 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 11 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 38953?
In ZIP code 38953, approximately 91.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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Official Data Resources for Scobey, 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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