38759 ZIP Code – Merigold, Mississippi
ZIP code 38759 is a small ZIP code located in Merigold, Mississippi, within Bolivar County with a population of approximately 1,319 residents. The median household income is $48,750 — near the Mississippi average and below the national average. The median home value of $133,000 is well below the national average, with 84.4% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $631 is similarly well below the national average. Housing consists of 79% single-family (increasing).
An estimated 10.6% of the population falls below the poverty line, below the national figure. Bachelor's degree attainment is 32.2%, above the national average. The population has a median age of 43.8, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 38762, 38732, 38733.
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ZIP 38759 vs. Mississippi vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 38759 | MS Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,319 | 7,078 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $48k | $48k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $133k | $121k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $631 | $787 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 43.8 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% | 6.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.6% | 22.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 32.2% | 18.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 38762 – Mound Bayou
- 38732 – Cleveland
- 38733 – Cleveland
- 38781 – Winstonville
- 38764 – Pace
- 38774 – Shelby
- 38730 – Boyle
- 38771 – Ruleville
- 38738 – Parchman
- 38769 – Rosedale
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38762 | MOUND BAYOU | 2,198 | $32,864 |
| 38732 | CLEVELAND | 16,741 | $44,095 |
| 38733 | CLEVELAND | 35 | Not provided |
| 38781 | WINSTONVILLE | 135 | Not provided |
| 38764 | PACE | 270 | $39,279 |