| City: | Webb, Mississippi |
| Names to Avoid: | Albin |
| County: | Tallahatchie County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:11:15 PM |
| Population: | 639 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 662 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 33.9241, -90.3577 |
| Land Area: | 24.549 sq mi |
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The town sits in Tallahatchie County, covering just over 24 square miles of land. Rural carrier routes handle what limited street delivery exists, with two rural routes serving a handful of addresses on Main Street (both east and west sections), Lay Avenue, and U.S. Highway 49 East. Most residents don't have street delivery as an option.
The median household income is $31,707, and the median home value is $85,000. About 27% of workers are employed in educational services, health care, and social assistance.
Webb has a very limited street delivery infrastructure. Main Street runs through the center of town with separate east and west sections, and U.S. Highway 49 provides the primary north-south corridor. The small number of delivery records reflects how few addresses have carrier route service.
ZIP Code 38966 has 639 residents and 255 households (average 2.51 persons per household). The median age is 39.9 years, about the same as the state (39.0) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 41.2% male and 58.8% 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 (85.3%, 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 1.1%, 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: | 639Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 646Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 26.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $32,208Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 255Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $99,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.51Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.28Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 928 | 996 | 792 | 771 | 508 | 851 | 784 | 1,004 | 925 | 733 | 542 | 560 | 747 | 646 |
| Decennial Census | 1,174 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 639 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 39.9
Male Median Age: 39.5
Female Median Age: 40.1
| 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 | 27 | 17 | 23 | 16 | 8 | 16 | 5 | 21 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 27 | 17 | 26 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| Female | 21 | 28 | 24 | 31 | 12 | 34 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 25 | 29 | 42 | 15 | 22 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 14 |
| Total | 48 | 45 | 47 | 47 | 20 | 50 | 23 | 40 | 33 | 43 | 37 | 69 | 32 | 48 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 19 |
| White: | 83 | 13.05% |
| Black: | 545 | 85.69% |
| Hispanic:* | 7 | 1.10% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.16% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 636 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 263 | 41.16% | 39.5 years |
| Females: | 376 | 58.84% | 40.1 years |
| Total: | 639 | 100% | 39.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 646 | 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: | 646 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 646 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $32,208, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is up $16,137 (100.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $9,619. Family households earn a median of $50,286 versus $25,429 for nonfamily households (a difference of $24,857). By gender, male median income is $30,873 and female is $30,250, which is well under the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $623 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 60.2%, which is below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (36.7%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $16,071 | $24,524 | $28,125 | $30,694 | $29,688 | $30,170 | $24,853 | $27,250 | $22,589 | $21,449 | $21,596 | $24,550 | $31,707 | $32,208 |
| Median Family Income | $16,307 | $35,142 | $37,800 | $38,966 | $36,964 | $38,452 | $34,722 | $28,792 | $26,413 | $24,050 | $24,674 | $26,406 | $47,570 | $50,286 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $14,783 | $13,512 | $13,542 | $26,389 | $0 | $0 | $15,313 | $17,321 | $12,000 | $20,568 | $20,532 | $23,275 | $23,444 | $25,429 |
| Median Male Income | $38,006 | $37,500 | $31,923 | $37,656 | $40,263 | $42,763 | $43,421 | $42,763 | $33,438 | $23,542 | $16,736 | $17,448 | $30,568 | $30,873 |
| Median Female Income | $31,607 | $24,280 | $24,453 | $27,386 | $25,250 | $25,870 | $23,800 | $23,384 | $23,049 | $0 | $34,250 | $38,523 | $30,150 | $30,250 |
| Employed: | 264 | 58.02% |
| Unemployed: | 10 | 2.20% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 181 | 39.78% |
| Total: | 455 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 33 | 12.50% |
| Service: | 97 | 36.74% |
| Sales and Office: | 49 | 18.56% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 15 | 5.68% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 70 | 26.52% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 264 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $99,500, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $51,200 (106.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $35,600. The median gross rent is $646, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is up $253 (64.38%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $82. Of occupied housing, owners make up 70.26% (64.02% with a mortgage, 35.98% free-and-clear) and renters 29.74% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 25.28%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $48,300 | $65,000 | $66,000 | $70,200 | $56,300 | $58,800 | $53,100 | $47,900 | $63,900 | $70,000 | $65,900 | $80,300 | $85,000 | $99,500 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 58 | 72.50% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 6 | 7.50% |
| $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: | 16 | 20.00% |
| Total: | 80 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $393 | $396 | $429 | $564 | $683 | $688 | $716 | $740 | $728 | $530 | $531 | $593 | $646 | $646 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 121 | 44.98% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 68 | 25.28% |
| Renter Occupied: | 80 | 29.74% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 269 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 269 | 74.72% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 91 | 25.28% |
| Total Housing Units: | 360 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 186 | 51.67% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 9 | 2.50% |
| Other Units: | 165 | 45.83% |
| Total Housing Units: | 360 | 100% |
In 2024, 9.20% 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 83.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 9.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 43.50%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 58.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 27.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 20.70 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 15.60 percentage points. 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 (63.64%). College enrollment is 8.44%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 28 | 6.97% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 37 | 9.20% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 110 | 27.36% |
| Some college, no degree: | 103 | 25.62% |
| Associate's degree: | 87 | 21.64% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 17 | 4.23% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 20 | 4.98% |
| Total: | 402 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 337 | 83.83% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 37 | 9.20% |
| Private Insurance: | 281 | 39.08% |
| Public Insurance: | 375 | 52.16% |
| No Insurance: | 63 | 8.76% |
| Total: | 719 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 656 | 91.24% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 40.7% | 38.6% | 26.4% | 21.2% | 9.2% | 10.3% | 20.1% | 23.3% | 35.6% | 43.9% | 38.5% | 26.9% | 20.0% | 27.5% |
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: | 8 | 5.19% |
| Kindergarten: | 9 | 5.84% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 98 | 63.64% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 26 | 16.88% |
| College or graduate school: | 13 | 8.44% |
| Total: | 154 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 17 | 11.04% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 133 | 86.36% |
ZIP Code 38966 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 15 business establishments, employing about 66 people with an annual payroll of $2,677,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 525Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 15Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $588,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $2,677,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 66Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 38966 is located in Tallahatchie 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 38966. It covers 24.549 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.552 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: | 24.549 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.552 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: | 2878480Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Webb town; MississippiSource: Census |
ZIP Code 38966 is in the West Tallahatchie School, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 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.
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.