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Friars Point, MS
Town in Coahoma County, Mississippi. ZIP codes: 38631.
Population
884
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
804
ZIP codes
1
Friars Point and its ZIP codes
Friars Point at a glance
- Friars Point is about 13 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $17,205, 70% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $56,400 (67% below Mississippi) and median rent is $446 a month.
Local data for Friars Point, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Friars Point, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$17,205
Poverty rate
49.7%
Median home value
$56,400
Median rent
$446/mo
Homeownership
29.1%
Bachelor's or higher
14.9%
Median age
25.9
Average commute
24.1 min
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Coahoma County. PPP loans are for Friars Point.
Unemployment rate
6.2%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,311
6,085 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,673
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$169M
FY 2026, $7,891 per person
How people get to work
Friars Point, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.0%
- Carpooled12.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 24.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Friars Point, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
403
Countywide, mostly heat
Flood insurance policies
107
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 32°F
49.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Friars Point, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
51.5%
U.S. 33.3% +18.2 pts
Diabetes
24.5%
U.S. 12.1% +12.4 pts
Smoking
24.5%
U.S. 12.8% +11.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.0%
U.S. 11.1% +4.9 pts
ZIP codes in Friars Point
1 in or overlapping Friars Point. Population shown
Cities near Friars Point
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CoahomaTown | 6.7 mi | 0.2 |
| FarrellCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 1.3 |
| Oneida, ARCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| Lake View, ARCity | 11 mi | 5 |
| JonestownTown | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| LulaTown | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| LyonTown | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| Helena-West Helena, ARCity | 12 mi | 13.1 |
| ClarksdaleCity | 13 mi | 18.8 |
| Elaine, ARCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| DundeeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2 |
| BoboCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| Rena LaraCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.3 |
| Lexa, ARTown | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| Poplar Grove, ARCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| AlligatorTown | 20 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Friars Point, MS in?
- Friars Point is in Coahoma County, Mississippi.
- What ZIP codes are in Friars Point, MS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Friars Point include 38631.
- What is the population of Friars Point, MS?
- About 884 people live in Friars Point, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Friars Point?
- Nearby places include Coahoma (6.7 mi), Farrell (7.6 mi), Oneida, AR (10 mi), Lake View, AR (11 mi), Jonestown (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023