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38821

Mississippi · 12,546 residents · 139 sq mi
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With 12,546 people, ZIP 38821 is a ZIP code in Monroe County. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 20% of adults. The median age is 44.3, about 5 years above the US median. The foreign-born share is 1%. The typical home is worth $179,100. 75% of homes are owner-occupied. Among the 6 ZIP codes in Monroe County, 38821 ranks 4th by median household income.

$58,834
US average: $82,259
$31,943
US average: $44,673
$179,100
US average: $376,019
20.4%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
139 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
20.8%
Age 65+
21.3%
48.5%
51.5%
2.38 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(9,771)
Black16.7%(2,090)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(263)
Asian0.1%(8)
Other3.3%(414)
46
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
3.0
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Monroe County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST4TH OF 6HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
38844$65,734
38848$80,962
38870$70,667
39730$43,336
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 38821?

ZIP code 38821 has about 12,546 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 38821?

The typical household in ZIP code 38821 earns about $58,834 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 38821 expensive?

In ZIP code 38821, the median home is worth about $179,100, and the typical rent is about $814 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 38821?

About 20.4% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 38821 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38821?

About 13.2% of people in ZIP code 38821 live below the federal poverty line.

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Containing area
Monroe County
Other ZIP codes in Monroe County
ZIP 39730ZIP 39746ZIP 38870ZIP 38848ZIP 38844

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024