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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 38753 has 1,243 residents and 521 households (average 2.39 persons per household). The median age is 40.8 years, slightly older than the state (39.0) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.7% male and 52.3% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (48.3%, much higher than the state average of 36.6% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (47.2%, much lower than the state average of 56.0% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8%, 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 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	1,243Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:	1,165Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:	874Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	16.8 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$59,000Source: Census ACS

Households:	521Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$159,300Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.39Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.23Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	1,605	1,473	1,255	1,391	1,237	1,347	1,284	1,263	1,267	1,157	1,372	1,341	1,238	1,165
Decennial Census	1,456	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	1,243	--	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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

Median Age: 40.8

Male Median Age: 38.6

Female Median Age: 43

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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	33	30	41	56	41	37	36	34	44	17	42	38	42	41	19	22	11	9
Female	36	32	48	37	29	36	37	39	47	25	50	48	38	53	41	29	13	12
Total	69	62	89	93	70	73	73	73	91	42	92	86	80	94	60	51	24	21

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	587	47.04%
Black:	600	48.08%
Hispanic:*	35	2.80%
Asian:	2	0.16%
American Indian:	4	0.32%
Hawaiian:	0	0%
Other:	20	1.60%
Total:	1,248	100%

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.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	593	47.71%	38.6 years
Females:	650	52.29%	43.0 years
Total:	1,243	100%	40.8 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	1,150	98.71%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	4	0.34%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	0	0.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	11	0.94%
Total Population:	1,165	100%
Total Native Population:	1,154	99.06%
Total Foreign-born Population:	11	0.94%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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 2024, the Median household income is $59,000, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is up $26,315 (80.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $16,645. Family households earn a median of $76,477 versus $29,375 for nonfamily households (a difference of $47,102). By gender, male median income is $58,375 and female is $46,250, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $12,125 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 62.3%, which is trails slightly the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is far lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (32.5%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

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

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Household Income	$32,685	$34,688	$29,833	$31,667	$30,813	$39,183	$40,000	$43,000	$42,355	$47,574	$48,167	$53,553	$53,790	$59,000
Median Family Income	$39,643	$40,000	$40,179	$45,221	$45,938	$60,833	$60,326	$53,472	$52,734	$62,917	$52,375	$59,750	$63,182	$76,477
Median NonFamily Income	$14,623	$19,167	$17,639	$21,417	$22,250	$25,804	$24,423	$24,732	$26,875	$26,250	$21,667	$32,778	$40,455	$29,375
Median Male Income	$33,750	$40,357	$31,719	$31,951	$32,361	$40,903	$40,170	$40,938	$43,304	$52,500	$45,000	$54,688	$52,986	$58,375
Median Female Income	$25,125	$23,333	$26,125	$30,750	$31,622	$31,645	$32,000	$31,311	$30,313	$35,208	$33,750	$41,950	$35,357	$46,250

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	582	60.75%
Unemployed:	13	1.36%
Not In Labor Force:	363	37.89%
Total:	958	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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

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Management, business, science, and arts:	189	32.47%
Service:	28	4.81%
Sales and Office:	157	26.98%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	83	14.26%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	125	21.48%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	582	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2024, the median home value is $159,300, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $85,200 (114.98%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $62,000. The median gross rent is $590, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is up $170 (40.48%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $96. Of occupied housing, owners make up 63.99% (52.73% with a mortgage, 47.27% free-and-clear) and renters 36.01% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 11.15%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Home Value	$74,100	$77,500	$100,000	$110,300	$103,800	$105,700	$102,400	$103,100	$97,300	$108,100	$109,100	$138,300	$134,300	$159,300

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	46	26.29%
$500 to $999:	72	41.14%
$1,000 to $1,499:	6	3.43%
$1,500 to $1,999:	3	1.71%
$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:	48	27.43%
Total:	175	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Rent	$420	$430	$444	$449	$449	$561	$593	$591	$686	$658	$635	$743	$585	$590

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	164	33.74%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	147	30.25%
Renter Occupied:	175	36.01%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	486	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	486	88.85%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	61	11.15%
Total Housing Units:	547	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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

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Single-Family Units:	470	85.92%
Multi-Family Units:	42	7.68%
Other Units:	35	6.40%
Total Housing Units:	547	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2024, 19.20% 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 79.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 10.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 19.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), up 7.50 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 11.10 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 high school (38.12%). College enrollment is 18.48%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	24	3.03%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	135	17.02%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	153	19.29%
Some college, no degree:	233	29.38%
Associate's degree:	96	12.11%
Bachelor's degree:	116	14.63%
Graduate or professional degree:	36	4.54%
Total:	793	100%
High school or higher:	634	79.95%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	152	19.17%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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

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Private Insurance:	724	57.37%
Public Insurance:	416	32.96%
No Insurance:	122	9.67%
Total:	1,262	100%
Has Health Insurance:	1,140	90.33%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
% of People in Poverty	15.6%	17.8%	27.3%	30.0%	26.4%	22.3%	19.2%	14.7%	12.0%	10.5%	17.3%	16.0%	23.1%	19.4%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	25	7.33%
Kindergarten:	23	6.74%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	100	29.33%
High school (grades 9-12):	130	38.12%
College or graduate school:	63	18.48%
Total:	341	100%
Early Childhood:	48	14.08%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	253	74.19%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Inverness, Mississippi
Names to Avoid:	Waco
County:	Sunflower County
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	8:09:24 PM
Population:	1,243 [See All]
Area Code:	662
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	33.3464, -90.5939
Land Area:	73.963 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/38753/zip-code-38753.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	366Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	12Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	1,045Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	326Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	40Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	18Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$809,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$3,297,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	65Source: CBP

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:	73.963 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.893 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:	2835020Source: Census
Place Name:	Inverness town; MississippiSource: Census

ZIP Code 38753 in Inverness, MS

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

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

Average Household Income

Employment Status

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

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

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

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 38753

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 38753

Sources & References