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Metcalfe, MS

Town in Washington County, Mississippi. ZIP codes: 38760.

Population

1,068

Land area

1sq mi

People per sq mi

1,065

ZIP codes

1

Metcalfe and its ZIP codes

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Metcalfe at a glance

  • Metcalfe is about 17 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $71,800 (58% below Mississippi) and median rent is $396 a month.

Local data for Metcalfe, MS

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Metcalfe, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Poverty rate

29.3%

Median home value

$71,800

Median rent

$396/mo

Homeownership

65.4%

Bachelor's or higher

24.5%

Median age

20.6

Average commute

22.3 min

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Metcalfe.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.6%

Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$45,627

14,534 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$50,860

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$334M

FY 2026, $7,433 per person

PPP loans

$225K

15 loans, 15 jobs reported

Washington County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Metcalfe, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone97.6%
  • Carpooled1.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Average one-way commute: 22.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Metcalfe, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: tornado

Storm events since 1996

475

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

1,236

6.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

93° / 35°F

49.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Metcalfe, MS, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

44.9%

U.S. 33.3% +11.6 pts

Diabetes

20.5%

U.S. 12.1% +8.4 pts

Smoking

18.0%

U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.5%

U.S. 11.1% +1.4 pts

ZIP codes in Metcalfe

1 in or overlapping Metcalfe. Population shown

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Cities near Metcalfe

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
GreenvilleCity4.3 mi26.9
StonevilleCensus-designated place5 mi1.9
WintervilleCensus-designated place5.1 mi2.6
ElizabethCensus-designated place7.2 mi0.3
LelandCity7.2 mi3.6
ScottCensus-designated place11 mi0.4
BenoitTown14 mi1
ArcolaTown14 mi0.2
BolivarCensus-designated place15 mi0.2
Arkansas City, ARCity16 mi0.5
ShawCity17 mi1.1
Lake Village, ARCity18 mi2.4
Halley, ARCensus-designated place20 mi1.1
IndianolaCity20 mi8.6
HollandaleCity21 mi2.2
SkeneCensus-designated place21 mi4.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Metcalfe, MS in?
Metcalfe is in Washington County, Mississippi.
What ZIP codes are in Metcalfe, MS?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Metcalfe include 38760.
What is the population of Metcalfe, MS?
About 1,068 people live in Metcalfe, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Metcalfe?
Nearby places include Greenville (4.3 mi), Stoneville (5 mi), Winterville (5.1 mi), Elizabeth (7.2 mi), Leland (7.2 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023