38774 ZIP Code – Shelby, Mississippi
38774 is a small ZIP code in Shelby, Mississippi, part of Bolivar County with a population of approximately 1,809 residents. The median household income of $28,235 is well below the Mississippi average and well below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $84,800, well below the national average, with 62.9% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $638, which is well below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 65% single-family (increasing), 6% apartments (decreasing), 15% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 30.0%, well above the national average. The poverty rate of 59.8% is well above the U.S. average. 15.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. The median age is 41.9, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 38781, 38762, 38740.
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ZIP 38774 vs. Mississippi vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 38774 | MS Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,809 | 7,078 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $28k | $48k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $84k | $121k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $638 | $787 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 30.0% | 6.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 59.8% | 22.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 15.7% | 18.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 38781 – Winstonville
- 38762 – Mound Bayou
- 38740 – Duncan
- 38759 – Merigold
- 38746 – Gunnison
- 38720 – Alligator
- 38767 – Rena Lara
- 38764 – Pace
- 38738 – Parchman
- 38732 – Cleveland
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38781 | WINSTONVILLE | 135 | Not provided |
| 38762 | MOUND BAYOU | 2,198 | $32,864 |
| 38740 | DUNCAN | 386 | $46,481 |
| 38759 | MERIGOLD | 1,319 | $48,750 |
| 38746 | GUNNISON | 437 | $23,000 |