ZIP Code 38617 in Coahoma, MS

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Coahoma, Mississippi
City Alias:Rich
Names to Avoid:
Birdie, Rudyard
Counties:Coahoma County[Primary]
Quitman County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:10:03:01 PM
Population:857 [See All]
Area Code:662
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:34.3726, -90.5026
Land Area:86.608 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 38617 has 857 residents and 331 households (average 2.59 persons per household). The median age is 33.3 years, younger than the state (39.0) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 44.9% male and 55.1% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (87.0%, much higher than the state average of 36.6% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (11.2%, much lower than the state average of 56.0% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (36.6%) and national averages (12.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:857Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:805Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:844Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:9.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:$22,704Source: Census ACS
Households:331Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$65,300Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.59Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:4.59Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--826892841782770708676681695495670803805
Decennial Census734------------------857------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 33.3

Male Median Age: 32.3

Female Median Age: 33.8

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male453825312716262920221218252215455
Female334629382931393714263721372575108
Total78845469564765663448493962472291513
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:9611.35%
Black:74688.18%
Hispanic:*20.24%
Asian:00%
American Indian:20.24%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:00%
Total:846100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:38544.92%32.3 years
Females:47255.08%33.8 years
Total:857100%33.3 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:805100.00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:805100%
Total Native Population:805100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $22,704, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $1,182 (5.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $2,525. Family households earn a median of $23,448 versus $17,500 for nonfamily households (a difference of $5,948). By gender, male median income is $46,042 and female is $30,357, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $15,685 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 51.7%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 31.8%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (41.0%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$21,522$24,632$23,846$22,500$28,750$20,875$21,058$20,078$20,179$21,116$18,938$21,579$22,704
Median Family Income$37,697$38,500$38,200$38,846$41,806$43,750$40,893$33,750$0$64,375$20,938$23,047$23,448
Median NonFamily Income$12,120$12,639$9,231$9,231$9,241$9,556$9,435$11,042$10,368$12,045$15,179$16,250$17,500
Median Male Income$31,635$31,250$30,395$28,125$32,361$27,500$27,250$35,250$60,313$65,298$36,875$39,583$46,042
Median Female Income$26,625$31,548$27,917$26,364$26,696$26,042$28,264$29,000$30,980$30,250$29,500$27,969$30,357
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:21035.23%
Unemployed:9816.44%
Not In Labor Force:28848.32%
Total:596100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:8640.95%
Service:5224.76%
Sales and Office:188.57%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:104.76%
Production, transportation, and material moving:4420.95%
Total Civilian Employed Population:210100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $65,300, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $17,900 (37.76%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $11,900. The median gross rent is $251, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is down $128 (33.77%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $107. Of occupied housing, owners make up 38.61% (24.46% with a mortgage, 75.54% free-and-clear) and renters 61.39% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 20.70%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$47,400$56,400$51,500$52,300$56,200$58,400$59,200$65,700$77,200$65,000$59,400$62,800$65,300
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:15067.87%
$500 to $999:135.88%
$1,000 to $1,499:104.52%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:4821.72%
Total:221100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$379$385$383$330$311$312$306$318$358$325$238$243$251
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):349.44%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):10529.17%
Renter Occupied:22161.39%
Total Occupied Housing Units:360100%

Occupied Housing Units:36079.30%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):9420.70%
Total Housing Units:454100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:23050.66%
Multi-Family Units:19041.85%
Other Units:347.49%
Total Housing Units:454100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 21.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 81.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 18.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 28.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 58.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 59.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), up 21.60 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 26.50 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (47.20%). College enrollment is 8.41%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:214.12%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:7314.31%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):16933.14%
Some college, no degree:10220.00%
Associate's degree:346.67%
Bachelor's degree:9218.04%
Graduate or professional degree:193.73%
Total:510100%
High school or higher:41681.57%
Bachelor's degree or higher:11121.76%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:22626.75%
Public Insurance:47355.98%
No Insurance:14617.28%
Total:845100%
Has Health Insurance:69982.72%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty38.2%37.1%36.7%32.0%23.0%28.8%30.2%34.7%33.3%35.2%59.5%57.2%59.8%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:125.61%
Kindergarten:62.80%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):10147.20%
High school (grades 9-12):7735.98%
College or graduate school:188.41%
Total:214100%
Early Childhood:188.41%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):18485.98%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 38617 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 7 business establishments, employing about 37 people with an annual payroll of $1,764,000. USPS data shows 326 residential mailboxes and 11 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:326Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:11Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:558Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:193Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:89Source: USPS
# of Businesses:7Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$419,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,764,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:37Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 38617 is located in Coahoma County, Mississippi, within the Clarksdale, MS Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 17260) and Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 20,808 people, about 4.12% of whom live in ZIP Code 38617. It covers 86.608 sq mi of land and a water area of 1.723 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Clarksdale, MSSource: Census
CBSA Number:17260Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:20,808Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:86.608 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:1.723 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:02Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:15551.51 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:2814580Source: Census
Place Name:Coahoma town; MississippiSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


38618 | | 38614

Schools in ZIP Code 38617


We could not locate which school district 38617 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Jonestown Elementary School 330 Matagorda Road
Jonestown, MS 38639
District: Coahoma County School DistrictNearby
Friars Point Elementary School 350 South Street
Friars Point, MS 38631
District: Coahoma County School DistrictNearby
Coahoma Early College High School 3240 Friars Point Road
Clarksdale, MS 38614
District: UnknownNearby
Lyon Elementary School 2020 Roberson Road
Lyon, MS 38645
District: Coahoma County School DistrictNearby
Oakhurst Intermediate Academy 120 West Second Street
Clarksdale, MS 38614
District: Clarksdale Municipal School DistrictNearby
Lee Academy 415 Lee Dr
Clarksdale, MS 38614
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Elizabeth Catholic School 150 Florence Ave
Clarksdale, MS 38614
District: Private SchoolNearby
Delta Academy 1150 Riverside Rd
Marks, MS 38646
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 38617


Coahoma Community College 3240 Friars Point Rd
Clarksdale, MS 38614
Type: Post Secondary
Phillips Community College Of The University Of Arkansas 1000 Campus Drive
Helena, AR 72342-0785
Type: Post Secondary
Northwest Mississippi Community College 4975 Hwy 51 N
Senatobia, MS 38668-1714
Type: Post Secondary
Goshen School Of Cosmetology 710 North Davis Avenue
Cleveland, MS 38732-0000
Type: Post Secondary
Delta State University 1003 W Sunflower Road
Cleveland, MS 38733
Type: Post Secondary
East Arkansas Community College 1700 Newcastle Rd
Forrest City, AR 72335-2204
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 10/1/2025], https://nces.ed.gov