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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 38849 has 6,062 residents and 2,286 households (average 2.65 persons per household). The median age is 36.4 years, slightly younger than the state (39.0) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.5% male and 51.5% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (81.6%, much higher than the state average of 56.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (12.6%, much lower than the state average of 36.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	6,062Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	5,874Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	6,749Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	83.6 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$72,018Source: Census ACS

Households:	2,286Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$147,000Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.65Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	2.73Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	5,142	5,685	5,635	5,587	6,181	6,986	6,413	6,414	6,708	6,052	5,599	5,195	5,874
Decennial Census	5,702	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	6,062	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 36.4

Male Median Age: 36.1

Female Median Age: 36.7

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	196	185	258	218	173	172	218	203	218	221	191	168	158	130	111	49	47	25
Female	191	242	260	209	198	175	213	199	190	228	218	222	181	118	140	62	45	30
Total	387	427	518	427	371	347	431	402	408	449	409	390	339	248	251	111	92	55

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	4,948	83.60%
Black:	761	12.86%
Hispanic:*	127	2.15%
Asian:	25	0.42%
American Indian:	13	0.22%
Hawaiian:	2	0.03%
Other:	43	0.73%
Total:	5,919	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	2,941	48.52%	36.1 years
Females:	3,121	51.48%	36.7 years
Total:	6,062	100%	36.4 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	5,837	99.37%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	10	0.17%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	15	0.26%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	12	0.46%
Total Population:	5,874	100%
Total Native Population:	5,847	99.54%
Total Foreign-born Population:	27	0.46%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $72,018, which is markedly greater than the state median ($54,915), is up $27,391 (61.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $12,018. Family households earn a median of $80,273 versus $35,093 for nonfamily households (a difference of $45,180). By gender, male median income is $52,092 and female is $40,364, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $11,728 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 64.6%, which is much higher than the state rate (57.2%). The unemployment rate is 2.4%, which is far lower than the state rate (5.9%). The largest occupation group is Management (32.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$44,627	$39,365	$41,755	$41,202	$46,169	$47,469	$49,412	$54,375	$60,000	$63,388	$67,279	$69,068	$72,018
Median Family Income	$51,810	$53,250	$57,525	$48,750	$60,610	$62,423	$60,673	$64,088	$65,691	$70,129	$69,840	$76,944	$80,273
Median NonFamily Income	$18,571	$19,521	$18,848	$19,453	$20,594	$20,905	$29,559	$28,789	$30,509	$31,643	$34,714	$29,688	$35,093
Median Male Income	$36,488	$41,063	$41,049	$41,154	$0	$42,163	$41,936	$42,369	$49,306	$50,945	$52,989	$52,083	$52,092
Median Female Income	$30,200	$31,741	$32,792	$33,815	$0	$32,247	$31,178	$37,295	$36,059	$36,667	$37,247	$40,243	$40,364

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	2,728	63.06%
Unemployed:	66	1.53%
Not In Labor Force:	1,532	35.41%
Total:	4,326	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	891	32.66%
Service:	260	9.53%
Sales and Office:	599	21.96%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	186	6.82%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	792	29.03%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	2,728	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $147,000, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $45,500 (44.83%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $31,000. The median gross rent is $938, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $248 (35.94%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $114. Of occupied housing, owners make up 81.60% (55.39% with a mortgage, 44.61% free-and-clear) and renters 18.40% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 10.91%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (15.08%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$101,500	$93,500	$93,900	$93,700	$94,400	$94,000	$96,600	$110,500	$116,000	$116,800	$133,700	$157,200	$147,000

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	35	9.51%
$500 to $999:	135	36.68%
$1,000 to $1,499:	98	26.63%
$1,500 to $1,999:	17	4.62%
$2,000 to $2,499:	10	2.72%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	73	19.84%
Total:	368	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$690	$564	$572	$534	$617	$679	$733	$805	$824	$853	$788	$835	$938

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	904	45.20%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	728	36.40%
Renter Occupied:	368	18.40%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	2,000	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	2,000	89.09%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	245	10.91%
Total Housing Units:	2,245	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	1,507	67.13%
Multi-Family Units:	111	4.94%
Other Units:	627	27.93%
Total Housing Units:	2,245	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 24.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 88.20%, which is on par with the state rate (86.60%). The uninsured rate is 8.50%, which is on par with the state rate (11.60%). The share of people in poverty is 7.50%, which is markedly below the state rate (14.30%), down 4.40 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.40 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (51.69%). College enrollment is 19.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	33	0.91%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	394	10.85%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	1,111	30.61%
Some college, no degree:	803	22.12%
Associate's degree:	386	10.63%
Bachelor's degree:	619	17.05%
Graduate or professional degree:	284	7.82%
Total:	3,630	100%
High school or higher:	3,203	88.24%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	903	24.88%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	3,953	61.46%
Public Insurance:	1,980	30.78%
No Insurance:	499	7.76%
Total:	6,432	100%
Has Health Insurance:	5,933	92.24%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	11.9%	10.1%	6.3%	7.5%	8.0%	7.9%	9.8%	9.8%	6.1%	3.7%	5.1%	4.4%	7.5%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	38	2.22%
Kindergarten:	33	1.93%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	886	51.69%
High school (grades 9-12):	421	24.56%
College or graduate school:	336	19.60%
Total:	1,714	100%
Early Childhood:	71	4.14%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	1,340	78.18%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Guntown, Mississippi
Names to Avoid:	Alma, Blair, Boggan Bend, Corrona, Ratliff
Counties:	Lee County[Primary] Itawamba County Union County
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	10:06:25 PM
Population:	6,062 [See All]
Area Code:	662
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	34.4484, -88.7184
Land Area:	72.51 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/38849/zip-code-38849.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	2,547Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	34Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	2,683Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	2,491Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	0Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	50Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$28,785,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$117,375,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	2,740Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Tupelo, MSSource: Census
CBSA Number:	46180Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	132,079Source: Census
MSA:	Source: Census
Land Area:	72.51 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.377 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	01Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	10572.8 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	2829940Source: Census
Place Name:	Guntown town; MississippiSource: Census

ZIP Code 38849 in Guntown, MS

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 38849

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 38849

Sources & References