ZIP Code 38720 - Alligator Mississippi
Overview
ZIP Code 38720 is located in Alligator Mississippi. Portions of 38720 are also in Bobo and Rena Lara and Duncan and Mooney Township. 38720 is primarily within Coahoma County, with some portions in Bolivar County. Regionally, 38720 is located in Metro Memphis.
ZIP Code 38720 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Alligator |
| Primary County | Coahoma County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 656 |
| Area Code(s) | 662 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 38720 Map
38720 Demographics
38720 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Mississippi based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 38720 is White. The current unemployment level in 38720 is 3.8%.
| Population | 656 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 13 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 202 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $36,875 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $97,570 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 61.55% |
38720 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 405 | 61.55% |
| Black | 222 | 33.74% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 4.71% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
38720 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 7 | 2.53% |
| Bachelor Degree | 26 | 9.39% |
| High School Diploma | 120 | 43.32% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 16 | 5.78% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 89 | 32.13% |
| Associates Degree | 19 | 6.86% |
| Masters Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
38720 Geography
| Coordinates | 34.12805557, -90.80682373 |
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| Cities/Towns in 38720 | |
| Regions | Metro Memphis Greenwood-Greenville Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Clarksdale, MS Cleveland, MS Helena-West Helena, AR |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 49 Square Miles |
38720 Schools
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38720 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a: 10F to 15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | November 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | March 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 73a - Northern Holocene Meander Belts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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