| City: | Darling, Mississippi |
| County: | Quitman County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:08:28 PM |
| Population: | 162 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 662 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 34.3426, -90.2736 |
| Land Area: | 6.77 sq mi |
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The ZIP covers 6.77 square miles of mostly land in the Mississippi Delta region. Rural carrier routes handle the limited street delivery in the area, primarily along Darling Road. Most residents use PO Boxes as their mailing address, which isn't unusual for small Delta communities where carrier routes don't always reach every home. The median age is 38, and household sizes average about 2.8 people.
The single street in delivery records is Darling Road, matching the community name and reflecting the area's simple rural character.
ZIP Code 38623 has 162 residents and 58 households (average 2.79 persons per household). The median age is 38.0 years, slightly younger than the state (39.0) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 34.6% male and 65.4% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (84.0%, much higher than the state average of 36.6% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (13.0%, much lower than the state average of 56.0% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, 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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| 2020 Population: | 162Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 82Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 23.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 58Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.79Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.90Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 194 | 267 | 279 | 276 | 315 | 316 | 260 | 245 | 273 | 224 | 119 | 157 | 139 | 82 |
| Decennial Census | 259 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 162 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 38
Male Median Age: 41
Female Median Age: 33
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Female | 6 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 6 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 0 | 3 |
| White: | 21 | 13.29% |
| Black: | 136 | 86.08% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.63% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 158 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 56 | 34.57% | 41.0 years |
| Females: | 106 | 65.43% | 33.0 years |
| Total: | 162 | 100% | 38.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 82 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 82 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 82 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $16,500 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $25,729. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 75.4%, which is markedly above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (53.1%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $16,500 | $14,783 | $14,766 | $16,402 | $18,482 | $26,136 | $27,321 | $29,063 | $25,729 | $21,382 | $16,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $15,750 | $27,667 | $15,729 | $16,932 | $0 | $25,917 | $27,054 | $29,514 | $28,824 | $29,750 | $0 | $55,524 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $60,536 | $14,100 | $0 | $16,136 | $16,845 | $0 | $25,341 | $0 | $0 | $11,679 | $11,875 | $13,966 | $13,953 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $52,344 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $30,625 | $26,705 | $25,500 | $20,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $18,456 | $13,800 | $13,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 49 | 75.38% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 16 | 24.62% |
| Total: | 65 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 26 | 53.06% |
| Sales and Office: | 14 | 28.57% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 9 | 18.37% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 49 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $25,500 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $33,200. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 17.65% (0.00% with a mortgage, 100.00% free-and-clear) and renters 82.35% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $25,500 | $19,900 | $22,500 | $26,200 | $28,500 | $43,200 | $41,300 | $40,300 | $33,200 | $31,800 | $28,500 | $27,500 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 42 | 100.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 42 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $631 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 9 | 17.65% |
| Renter Occupied: | 42 | 82.35% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 51 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 51 | 73.91% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 18 | 26.09% |
| Total Housing Units: | 69 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 43 | 62.32% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 26 | 37.68% |
| Total Housing Units: | 69 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 59.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 59.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 47.50 percentage points since 2011. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 16 | 41.03% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 9 | 23.08% |
| Some college, no degree: | 14 | 35.90% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 39 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 23 | 58.97% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 33 | 40.24% |
| No Insurance: | 49 | 59.76% |
| Total: | 82 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 33 | 40.24% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 47.5% | 43.9% | 46.1% | 40.4% | 30.2% | 18.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 38623 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 77Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 38623 is located in Quitman County, Mississippi, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 38623. It covers 6.77 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.014 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 6.77 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.014 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: | 2817700Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Darling CDP; MississippiSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 38623 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.
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 February 1, 2026.