ZIP Code 38954

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Sidon · Leflore County · Mississippi

Population
1,514

9/sq mi

Median income
$38,293

▼ 50% vs US

higher than 5% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$57,400

▼ 79% vs US

higher than 1% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
15.0%

Median age 46.1

Land area
176.0 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 38954 in Sidon, Mississippi has a population of 1,514. The median household income is $38,293, which is 50% below the national average. Median home value is $57,400, 79% below the US average. 15.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 38954 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 176.0 square miles in Sidon, Leflore County, Mississippi. The area is home to 1,514 residents, producing a population density of 9 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 38954 against Mississippi and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38954 sits at $38,293 (27% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $24,875. The poverty rate stands at 18.4% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $57,400 (57% below the state average) with median rent at $932 per month, and 73.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38954 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.1, 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 38954 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 38954, Sidon, 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

1,514

Population

176.0

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38954?

46.1

Median Age

53.9%

Male

46.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 28.2%
African American 68.6%
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 3.2%

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?

$38,293

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$24,875

Per Capita Income

18.4%

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 48.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.0%

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

What does housing look like?

451

Total Housing Units

368

Occupied Units

83

Vacant Units

2.11

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.1%
Renter 26.9%

$57,400

Median Home Value

-57% vs state

$932

Median Rent

1982

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 38954, employing approximately 49 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,329,000.

7

Businesses

49

Employees

$1.3M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 57.1%

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 38954 vs 38924 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
38924 Cruger, MS 771 8.5 mi
38930 Greenwood, MS 25,297 9.8 mi
38941 Itta Bena, MS 5,282 9.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38954 in?
ZIP code 38954 (Sidon) 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 38954?
ZIP code 38954 in Sidon, MS has a population of 1,514 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38954?
The median household income in ZIP 38954 is $38,293, which is 50% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38954?
The median home value in ZIP 38954 is $57,400, which is 79% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38954?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38954 is African American at 68.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38954?
ZIP code 38954 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 49 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38954?
In ZIP code 38954, 48.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.0% 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 38954?
In ZIP code 38954, approximately 73.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38954?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38954 is 18.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Sidon, MS

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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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