ZIP Code 38841 in Ecru, MS

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Ecru, Mississippi
Names to Avoid:
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Counties:Pontotoc County[Primary]
Union County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:10:06:16 PM
Population:3,085 [See All]
Area Code:662
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:34.3439, -88.9631
Land Area:32.96 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 38841 has 3,085 residents and 1,200 households (average 2.57 persons per household). The median age is 35.3 years, younger than the state (39.0) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.2% male and 49.8% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.3%). Largest groups are White (77.8%, much higher than the state average of 56.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.6%, which is much higher than the state average (3.6%).

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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:3,085Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:4,057Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:3,598Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:93.6 people per sq mile
Average Income:$54,684Source: Census ACS
Households:1,200Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$180,600Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.57Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.78Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--2,5072,0002,6902,8353,3422,7112,9782,8783,2963,4113,7503,8644,057
Decennial Census2,775------------------3,085------
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: 35.3

Male Median Age: 34.2

Female Median Age: 36.6

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male941321141418810212994789194120955066302011
Female10610811311590108901099010089110966657402623
Total200240227256178210219203168191183230191116123704634
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:2,40172.47%
Black:2607.85%
Hispanic:*35910.84%
Asian:20.06%
American Indian:170.51%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:2748.27%
Total:3,313100%
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:1,54950.21%34.2 years
Females:1,53649.79%36.6 years
Total:3,085100%35.3 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:3,73892.14%
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:3197.86%
Total Population:4,057100%
Total Native Population:3,73892.14%
Total Foreign-born Population:3197.86%
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 $54,684, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $22,434 (69.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $16,776. Family households earn a median of $58,261 versus $23,708 for nonfamily households (a difference of $34,553). By gender, male median income is $48,109 and female is $37,407, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $10,702 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 61.9%, which is above the state rate (57.2%). The unemployment rate is 5.9%, which is slightly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (37.4%).

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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$32,250$27,950$37,651$36,146$36,492$37,457$36,458$36,250$37,908$43,139$42,156$49,241$54,684
Median Family Income$42,917$39,412$35,956$38,298$39,056$52,986$36,799$37,134$39,250$48,787$45,819$51,250$58,261
Median NonFamily Income$21,563$20,337$22,500$15,938$28,333$19,408$17,939$20,921$22,614$12,976$19,708$22,601$23,708
Median Male Income$34,216$38,816$36,154$37,028$31,875$36,714$34,257$32,297$30,810$42,973$35,675$39,353$48,109
Median Female Income$35,000$33,000$28,295$31,719$32,159$24,120$22,586$23,352$22,229$30,728$33,570$37,158$37,407
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:1,76458.22%
Unemployed:1103.63%
Not In Labor Force:1,15638.15%
Total:3,030100%
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:30017.01%
Service:36220.52%
Sales and Office:24714.00%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:19611.11%
Production, transportation, and material moving:65937.36%
Total Civilian Employed Population:1,764100%
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 $180,600, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $98,400 (119.71%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $110,500. The median gross rent is $841, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $200 (31.20%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $272. Of occupied housing, owners make up 70.40% (47.10% with a mortgage, 52.90% free-and-clear) and renters 29.60% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 8.30%, which is far lower than the state rate (15.08%).

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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$82,200$80,700$76,400$71,100$76,800$107,800$72,800$69,600$70,100$82,800$78,700$107,600$180,600
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:266.52%
$500 to $999:31378.45%
$1,000 to $1,499:4812.03%
$1,500 to $1,999:41.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:82.01%
Total:399100%
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$641$631$720$700$670$627$620$541$569$521$581$764$841
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):44733.16%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):50237.24%
Renter Occupied:39929.60%
Total Occupied Housing Units:1,348100%

Occupied Housing Units:1,34891.70%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1228.30%
Total Housing Units:1,470100%
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:79554.08%
Multi-Family Units:422.86%
Other Units:63343.06%
Total Housing Units:1,470100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 11.00% 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 75.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 24.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 48.10%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). The share of people in poverty is 12.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 1.40 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 9.10 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (33.33%). College enrollment is 23.56%, 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 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:23610.26%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:33914.73%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):72731.59%
Some college, no degree:63327.51%
Associate's degree:1144.95%
Bachelor's degree:1295.61%
Graduate or professional degree:1235.35%
Total:2,301100%
High school or higher:1,72675.01%
Bachelor's degree or higher:25210.95%
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:1,94842.81%
Public Insurance:1,62035.60%
No Insurance:98221.58%
Total:4,550100%
Has Health Insurance:3,56878.42%
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 Poverty11.4%15.5%10.5%10.9%12.8%9.7%12.5%18.4%21.9%25.0%20.4%18.1%12.8%
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:70.80%
Kindergarten:10111.61%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):29033.33%
High school (grades 9-12):26730.69%
College or graduate school:20523.56%
Total:870100%
Early Childhood:10812.41%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):65875.63%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 38841 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 53 business establishments, employing about 4,846 people with an annual payroll of $181,524,000. USPS data shows 1,400 residential mailboxes and 65 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:1,400Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:65Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:1,614Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:1,376Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:24Source: USPS
# of Businesses:53Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$45,052,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$181,524,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:4,846Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 38841 is located in Pontotoc County, Mississippi, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Mississippi's 1st Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 38841. It covers 32.96 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.052 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:32.96 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.052 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:01Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:10572.8 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:2821340Source: Census
Place Name:Ecru town; MississippiSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


38843 | | 38839

Schools in ZIP Code 38841


ZIP Code 38841 is in the Pontotoc County Schools, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 4 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

North Pontotoc High School 8324 Hwy 15 North
Ecru, MS 38841
District: Pontotoc County Schools
North Pontotoc Elementary School 8324 Hwy 15 North
Ecru, MS 38841
District: Pontotoc County Schools
North Pontotoc Middle School 8324 Hwy 15 North
Ecru, MS 38841
District: Pontotoc County Schools
North Pontotoc Upper Elementary 1620 Old Highway 15
Ecru, MS 38841
District: Pontotoc County Schools
Tupelo Christian Preparatory School 5440 Endville Rd
Belden, MS 38826
District: Private SchoolNearby
Victory Chrisitian Academy 116 N Denton Rd
New Albany, MS 38652
District: Private SchoolNearby
Harrisburg Day School 4675 Cliff Gookin Blvd
Tupelo, MS 38801
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 38841


Kc's School Of Hair Design 280 Turnpike Rd
Pontotoc, MS 38863-0000
Type: Post Secondary
Blue Mountain College 201 W Main St
Blue Mountain, MS 38610
Type: Post Secondary
Fosters Cosmetology College 1813 Hwy 15 N
Ripley, MS 38663-0066
Type: Post Secondary
Itawamba Community College 602 W Hill Street
Fulton, MS 38843-1099
Type: Post Secondary
Northeast Mississippi Community College 101 Cunningham Blvd
Booneville, MS 38829
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Mississippi Oxford, Mississippi
University, MS 38677-1848
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.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 10/1/2025], https://www.usps.com
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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
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