| City: | Scott, Mississippi |
| County: | Bolivar County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 6:23:09 AM |
| Population: | 117 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 662 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 33.5637, -91.0797 |
| Land Area: | 16.717 sq mi |
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Scott is a small community in Bolivar County, Mississippi, with just 117 residents living in 50 households. This is a PO Box Only Zone, which means there's no alternative mail delivery available. The post office maintains 17 PO Boxes while also operating two rural carrier routes that serve the surrounding area.
Despite its small size, Scott stands out economically. Median household income reaches $176,167, with per capita income at $151,560. These figures place Scott well above typical Mississippi communities. Additionally, 56% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, indicating an unusually educated population for such a small Delta town.
The housing stock tells a story of long establishment. Of the 54 total housing units, 40 were built before 1939, meaning 74% of homes date to the pre-World War II era. Median home values of $184,600 and a homeownership rate of 86% (43 of 50 occupied units) suggest a stable, settled community. The population is racially mixed, with 63 White residents, 51 Black residents, and 24 identifying as Hispanic.
Street names in Scott's small grid include Johnston Street, Deer Creek Drive, and Cotton Row. The latter name hints at the agricultural heritage of the Mississippi Delta. With no recorded business establishments in Census data and 38 workers employed in transportation and warehousing, many residents likely commute to jobs elsewhere in Bolivar County.
All mail to Scott addresses uses the 38772 ZIP code. As a PO Box Only Zone, residents rely on the post office for mail access, though rural carrier routes serve some nearby addresses.
Small street grid with names like Cotton Row that reference the Mississippi Delta's agricultural history.
ZIP Code 38772 has 117 residents and 50 households (average 2.34 persons per household). The median age is 43.5 years, older than the state (39.0) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 41.0% male and 59.0% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (53.8%, much lower than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (43.6%, much higher than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than the national average (12.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 117Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 111Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 7.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $176,167Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 50Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $184,600Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.34Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.53Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 164 | 145 | 208 | 137 | 118 | 120 | 113 | 61 | 30 | 19 | 61 | 100 | 111 |
| Decennial Census | 182 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 117 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 43.5
Male Median Age: 23.3
Female Median Age: 48.5
| 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 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 15 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| White: | 63 | 52.07% |
| Black: | 51 | 42.15% |
| Hispanic:* | 4 | 3.31% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 3 | 2.48% |
| Total: | 121 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 48 | 41.03% | 23.3 years |
| Females: | 69 | 58.97% | 48.5 years |
| Total: | 117 | 100% | 43.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 111 | 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: | 111 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 111 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $176,167, which is far above the state median ($54,915), is up $140,959 (400.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $176,167. 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 well under the state female median ($40,668), with a current gap of $0 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 70.3%, which is markedly above the state rate (57.2%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is much lower than the state rate (5.9%). The largest occupation group is Management (42.2%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $35,208 | $42,188 | $27,333 | $33,750 | $27,411 | $30,156 | $26,094 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $168,636 | $176,167 |
| Median Family Income | $37,292 | $42,188 | $30,250 | $31,786 | $28,750 | $30,156 | $31,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $13,214 | $36,250 | $0 | $61,250 | $0 | $0 | $13,750 | $13,681 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $40,833 | $41,161 | $26,500 | $35,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $83,068 | $83,250 | $25,139 | $27,292 | $0 | $26,406 | $26,094 | $30,694 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 64 | 70.33% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 27 | 29.67% |
| Total: | 91 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 27 | 42.19% |
| Service: | 26 | 40.63% |
| Sales and Office: | 11 | 17.19% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 64 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $184,600, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $108,200 (141.62%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $184,600. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($923), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $76,400 | $106,000 | $69,200 | $67,800 | $63,300 | $63,000 | $55,000 | $49,700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $187,500 | $184,600 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 12 | 30.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 28 | 70.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 40 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 40 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 40 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 40 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 40 | 100% |
In 2023, 56.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly above the state rate (24.20%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 100.00%, which is on par with the state rate (86.60%). The uninsured rate is 23.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (14.30%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (57.14%). College enrollment is 57.14%, which is markedly above the state rate (25.00%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 26 | 28.57% |
| Some college, no degree: | 14 | 15.38% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 26 | 28.57% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 25 | 27.47% |
| Total: | 91 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 91 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 51 | 56.04% |
| Private Insurance: | 58 | 46.03% |
| Public Insurance: | 42 | 33.33% |
| No Insurance: | 26 | 20.63% |
| Total: | 126 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 100 | 79.37% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 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): | 9 | 42.86% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 12 | 57.14% |
| Total: | 21 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 9 | 42.86% |
ZIP Code 38772 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 5 people with an annual payroll of $200,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 23Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 4Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $29,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $200,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 5Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 38772 is located in Bolivar County, Mississippi, within the Cleveland, MS Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 17380) and Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 30,163 people, about 0.39% of whom live in ZIP Code 38772. It covers 16.717 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Cleveland, MSSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 17380Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 30,163Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 16.717 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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: | 2866240Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Scott CDP; MississippiSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 38772 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 January 1, 2026.