| City: | Parchman, Mississippi |
| County: | Sunflower County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:09:17 PM |
| Population: | 3,140 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 662 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 33.9248, -90.5371 |
| Land Area: | 18.788 sq mi |
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Parchman, Mississippi is home to the Mississippi State Penitentiary, one of the most significant correctional facilities in the state. Of the 3,140 people counted in this ZIP code, 3,094 live in institutionalized group quarters. That's 98.5% of the population. This isn't a town in the traditional sense. It's a correctional facility with a small number of staff residences.
Mail delivery works differently here than in typical communities. The facility doesn't use PO Boxes. Instead, mail is processed through institutional channels to buildings including the Mississippi State Penitentiary and Mississippi Department of Corrections. Inmates and staff receive mail through internal systems with strict screening and security protocols.
The 28 occupied housing units represent staff housing, likely for correctional officers and administrators who live on or near the facility grounds. These households account for just 46 people, with the remaining population housed in the institutional setting. The median age of 42.9 years includes both the incarcerated population and residential staff.
The road network uses numbered Parchman Roads rather than standard street names. Parchman Road 12 serves 19 delivery points, the most of any route. The facility covers less than half a square mile in Sunflower County, in the Mississippi Delta region. Highway 49W and Highway 32 provide external access to this secure facility.
This has been classified as a PO Box ZIP code since before October 2004, but that classification doesn't match current operations. The facility uses 2 rural carrier routes for mail delivery to staff housing and administrative buildings. City delivery is available despite the PO Box classification.
Numbered Parchman Roads serve the facility rather than traditional street names, with Highway 49W and Highway 32 providing external access.
ZIP Code 38738 has 3,140 residents and 28 households (average 1.64 persons per household). The median age is 42.9 years, older than the state (39.0) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 99.2% male and 0.8% female, which is much higher than the state male share (48.3%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (52.6%, much higher than the state average of 36.6% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (44.9%, much lower than the state average of 56.0% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.3%, 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: | 3,140Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 2,463Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 132Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 167.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 28Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.64Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.63Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 3,737 | 2,881 | 2,874 | 2,813 | 3,463 | 3,504 | 3,485 | 3,608 | 3,779 | 3,765 | 3,425 | 3,057 | 2,811 | 2,463 |
| Decennial Census | 3,998 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3,140 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 42.9
Male Median Age: 42.8
Female Median Age: 52.5
| 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 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 123 | 327 | 417 | 445 | 423 | 299 | 328 | 321 | 220 | 125 | 56 | 13 | 5 | 2 |
| Female | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 125 | 328 | 419 | 446 | 424 | 300 | 331 | 322 | 224 | 128 | 58 | 13 | 5 | 3 |
| White: | 1,411 | 42.33% |
| Black: | 1,652 | 49.56% |
| Hispanic:* | 198 | 5.94% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 72 | 2.16% |
| Total: | 3,333 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 3,115 | 99.20% | 42.8 years |
| Females: | 25 | 0.80% | 52.5 years |
| Total: | 3,140 | 100% | 42.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 2,451 | 99.51% |
| 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: | 12 | 0.49% |
| Total Population: | 2,463 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 2,451 | 99.51% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 12 | 0.49% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $27,969 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. 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 2.6%, which is far less than 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 Management (77.4%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $27,969 | $28,259 | $34,213 | $34,259 | $36,471 | $60,341 | $62,941 | $0 | $0 | $33,646 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $14,375 | $14,342 | $28,906 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $26,513 | $26,736 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $35,167 | $35,357 | $0 | $0 | $32,865 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $13,828 | $17,500 | $31,409 | $31,520 | $32,476 | $31,674 | $31,786 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $22,083 | $21,923 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $29,107 | $28,646 | $31,583 | $31,397 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 62 | 2.56% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 2,364 | 97.44% |
| Total: | 2,426 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 48 | 77.42% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 14 | 22.58% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 62 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $202 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. 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 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 14 | 100.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 14 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $202 | $206 | $187 | $215 | $205 | $201 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $206 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 18 | 56.25% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 14 | 43.75% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 32 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 32 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 32 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 14 | 43.75% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 18 | 56.25% |
| Total Housing Units: | 32 | 100% |
In 2024, 2.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 61.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 5.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 89.20%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 5.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 66.70 percentage points since 2011. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (100.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 146 | 6.44% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 738 | 32.57% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 780 | 34.42% |
| Some college, no degree: | 399 | 17.61% |
| Associate's degree: | 139 | 6.13% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 57 | 2.52% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 7 | 0.31% |
| Total: | 2,266 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 1,382 | 60.99% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 64 | 2.82% |
| Private Insurance: | 99 | 89.19% |
| Public Insurance: | 6 | 5.41% |
| No Insurance: | 6 | 5.41% |
| Total: | 111 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 105 | 94.59% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 66.7% | 67.9% | 42.4% | 52.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 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 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 29 | 100.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 29 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 29 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 38738 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 38 people with an annual payroll of $1,312,000. USPS data shows 81 residential mailboxes and 0 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 81Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 130Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $283,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,312,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 38Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 38738 is located in Sunflower 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 38738. It covers 18.788 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.013 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: | 18.788 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.013 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: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 38738 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 March 1, 2026.