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38849

Mississippi · 5,792 residents · 72.5 sq mi
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With 5,792 people, ZIP 38849 is a ZIP code in Lee County. Owners hold 85% of the housing stock. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 23% of adults. 0% of residents were born outside the United States. The typical home is worth $152,000. Renters pay $908 a month at the median. Among the 7 ZIP codes in Lee County, 38849 ranks 3rd by median household income.

$76,019
US average: $82,259
$31,772
US average: $44,673
$152,000
US average: $376,019
22.6%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
72.5 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
27.9%
Age 65+
14.1%
46.5%
53.5%
2.77 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(4,567)
Black14.9%(861)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(111)
Asian0.5%(30)
Other3.9%(223)
44
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
2.0
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Lee County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST3RD OF 7HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
38801$62,946
38804$64,420
38857$93,021
38862$52,750
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 38849?

ZIP code 38849 has about 5,792 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 38849?

The typical household in ZIP code 38849 earns about $76,019 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 38849 expensive?

In ZIP code 38849, the median home is worth about $152,000, and the typical rent is about $908 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 38849?

About 22.6% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 38849 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38849?

About 13.6% of people in ZIP code 38849 live below the federal poverty line.

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