| ZIP Code | 38740 |
| ZIP Code Name | Duncan |
| Primary County | Bolivar County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 406 |
| Area Code(s) | 662 |
| Current Time | CDT |
38740 is a United States ZIP Code located in Duncan Mississippi. Portions of 38740 are also in Alligator and Mississippi Township (Desha County). 38740 is entirely within Bolivar County. 38740 is within the Greenwood-Greenville Area.
38740 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in Mississippi based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 38740 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 38740 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 38740 is African American. The current unemployment level in 38740 is 5.5%.
| Population | 406 |
| Population Growth Rate | 10.33% |
| Population Density | 6 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 140 |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $41,293 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $51,910 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2023) | 5.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 67.00% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 98.50% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 125 | 31.49% |
| Black | 266 | 67% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 6 | 1.51% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1 | 0.38% |
| Black | 263 | 98.87% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 0.75% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor Degree | 35 | 15.77% |
| High School Diploma | 60 | 27.03% |
| No High School Diploma | 9 | 4.05% |
| GED or Alternate | 21 | 9.46% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 56 | 25.23% |
| Associates Degree | 22 | 9.91% |
| Masters Degree | 6 | 2.7% |
| Professional Degree | 5 | 2.25% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3 | 1.35% |
| Coordinates | 34.05492020,-90.80277252 |
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| Region | Greenwood-Greenville Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Cleveland, MS |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 70 Square Miles |
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| 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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