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🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

38762

Mound Bayou

ZIP Code 38762 is a standard zip code serving Mound Bayou, Mound Bayou, Mississippi (MS), in Bolivar County, United States. It has an estimated population of 2,294 with a median household income of $28,077. The area falls within the America/Chicago timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

$0 National: $37,585 $150K+ $28,077

Location

Country
🇺🇸 United States
State / Province
Mississippi (MS)
County
Bolivar
City
Mound Bayou
Timezone
America/Chicago

Coordinates

Latitude
33.886000
Longitude
-90.730200

Geographic Details

Land Area
67.72 mi²
Water Area
0.24 mi²
Population Density
34.0 people per mi² (30th percentile)
Bounding Box
33.952275°N, 33.842265°S, -90.603484°E, -90.867642°W

With 2,294 residents spread across 67.72 square miles, this area has a population density of 34.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

2,294

Population

40th percentile

$28,077

Median Income

5th percentile

$62,100

Median Home Value

5th percentile

67.72 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 38762 is $28,077, and the median home value is $62,100. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

980

Total Units

874

Occupied Units

89.2%

Occupancy Rate

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