Belzoni, MS · standard
ZIP Code 39038
Humphreys County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,258
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $33,538
- Median income Below-median income area
- $85,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Belzoni pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 3rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 6th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 58%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39038 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 39038 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Belzoni, Humphreys County, Mississippi, home to 6,258 residents across 548.9 square miles, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 39038 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $33,538 (36% below the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $18,930. Economic pressure is pronounced: 24.6% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 13.9%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $85,800 (36% below the average Mississippi ZIP), and median rent is $640; owner occupancy is 58.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Humphreys County, so 39038 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 →
Top industries in ZIP 39038
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Belzoni, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39038.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Construction 8
Construction
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 8
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
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 39038, Belzoni, 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
6,258
Population
548.9
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 39038?
39.4
Median Age
46.8%
Male
53.2%
Female
0.3%
Foreign-Born
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?
$33,538
Median Household Income
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$18,930
Per Capita Income
24.6%
Poverty Rate
13.9%
Unemployment Rate
21.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 39038 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Belzoni, MS household income vs. every Mississippi ZIP code
Median household income among 377 reporting Mississippi ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$33,538 12th percentile higher than 12% of 377 Mississippi ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Mississippi ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,505housing units
2,505
Total Housing Units
1,991
Occupied Units
514
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$85,800
Median Home Value
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$640
Median Rent
1974
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 107 business establishments in ZIP 39038, employing approximately 933 people with a combined annual payroll of $36,652,000.
107
Businesses
933
Employees
$36.7M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 21 | 19.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 14.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 14.0% |
| Construction | 8 | 7.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 7.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 6.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 5.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 3.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 3.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 3.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 2.8% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 2.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 2.8% |
| Information | 3 | 2.8% |
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 39038 vs 39166 →
ZIP 39038 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39038
Belzoni (39038)
6,258 residents
- 38754 1,532
Isola (38754)
1,532 residents
- 39166 613
Silver City (39166)
613 residents
- 39115 155
Midnight (39115)
155 residents
- 38958 38
Swan Lake (38958)
38 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39038 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 39038 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39166
Silver City (39166)
$58,833 median income
- 38754
Isola (38754)
$38,173 median income
- 39038
Belzoni (39038)
$33,538 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 39038 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 39038, both outside MS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,258 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 39038 in?
ZIP code 39038 (Belzoni) is located in Humphreys County, Mississippi. Humphreys County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/humphreys-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39038?
ZIP code 39038 in Belzoni, MS has a population of 6,258 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39038?
The median household income in ZIP 39038 is $33,538, which is 56% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39038?
The median home value in ZIP 39038 is $85,800, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39038?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39038 is African American at 83.3%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39038?
ZIP code 39038 has 107 business establishments employing approximately 933 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39038?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39038 are: Retail trade (21), Health care and social assistance (16), Other services (except public administration) (15). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39038?
In ZIP code 39038, 49.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 39038?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39038 is 21.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 39038?
In ZIP code 39038, approximately 58.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39038?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39038 is 24.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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