Zip code 38721: Anguilla, Mississippi

Q: What city is zip code 38721?

38721 is assigned to Anguilla, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 38721 in?

38721 is in Sharkey County, Mississippi.

Q: What is the population of 38721?

About 1,000 people live in 38721, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 38721?

The median household income in 38721 is $31,385.

Q: What zip codes are near 38721?

The closest zip codes to 38721 are 39097, 39061, 38765, 39115, 39159.

Residential delivery areaSharkey CountyCentral Time

Population

1,000

Median household income

$31K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$81K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$705/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

39.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

126 sq mi

8 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 38721

38721 is a rural zip code in Anguilla, Mississippi (Sharkey County), covering 126 sq mi of land. About 1,000 people live here, or 8 per square mile. The median resident is 39.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $31,385 a year, about 39% of the national median of $80,734. 41.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $81,300, or 2.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 69% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $705 a month.

22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 21.3 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; healthcare; and farming, fishing and forestry.

How 38721 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate41.9%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MS 18.9%21st of 398 in MS
Unemployment rate15.6%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · MS 5.8%34th of 405 in MS
Rent-burdened renters86.2%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · MS 51.3%26th of 377 in MS
Government workers35%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · MS 18.5%17th of 405 in MS
Healthcare workers16.5%
97th
U.S. 9.7% · MS 11.1%53rd of 405 in MS
Income inequality (Gini)0.522
94th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · MS 0.48250th of 393 in MS
Uninsured rate17.2%
92nd
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MS 11%55th of 403 in MS
Housing vacancy9.3%
68th
U.S. 10.1% · MS 14.6%328th of 397 in MS
Median age39.2
51st
U.S. 38.9 · MS 38.6209th of 405 in MS
Homeownership rate69.1%
51st
U.S. 65.2% · MS 70%273rd of 397 in MS
Residents 65 and older16.5%
50th
U.S. 17.2% · MS 17.2%252nd of 405 in MS
Diversity index38.7
34th
U.S. 61.4 · MS 56.1246th of 405 in MS
Bachelor's degree or higher21.7%
25th
U.S. 35.7% · MS 25.1%130th of 403 in MS
Average commute21.3 min
19th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · MS 25.6 min313th of 393 in MS
Work from home6.8%
15th
U.S. 15.1% · MS 5.9%101st of 405 in MS
Residents under 1816.9%
14th
U.S. 22% · MS 23.3%338th of 405 in MS
Self-employed workers6.1%
10th
U.S. 10% · MS 9.4%298th of 405 in MS
Veterans1.9%
6th
U.S. 6.2% · MS 6.8%357th of 405 in MS
Per capita income$22,364
5th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MS $31,549304th of 405 in MS
Median gross rent$705
3rd
U.S. $1,413 · MS $954225th of 319 in MS
Median earnings per worker$25,600
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MS $40,605361st of 403 in MS
Population1,000
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · MS 2,946,779325th of 405 in MS
Population density8/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · MS 63/sq mi383rd of 405 in MS
Median household income$31,385
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MS $56,447345th of 376 in MS
Median home value$81,300
1st
U.S. $332,700 · MS $169,800320th of 372 in MS
Broadband access50.8%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MS 84.1%380th of 397 in MS
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · MS 2.4%377th of 405 in MS
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · MS 1.4%362nd of 405 in MS

Measure	38721	Sharkey	MS	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MS
Poverty rateWeakness	41.9%	30.9%	18.9%	12.5%	99th	21st of 398
Unemployment rateWeakness	15.6%	9.1%	5.8%	5.2%	99th	34th of 405
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	86.2%	40.9%	51.3%	51.1%	99th	26th of 377
Government workers	35%	25.4%	18.5%	14.5%	99th	17th of 405
Healthcare workers	16.5%	7.8%	11.1%	9.7%	97th	53rd of 405
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.522	0.484	0.482	0.483	94th	50th of 393
Uninsured rateWeakness	17.2%	16.9%	11%	8.4%	92nd	55th of 403
Housing vacancy	9.3%	13.8%	14.6%	10.1%	68th	328th of 397
Median age	39.2	38.4	38.6	38.9	51st	209th of 405
Homeownership rate	69.1%	66.5%	70%	65.2%	51st	273rd of 397
Residents 65 and older	16.5%	18.3%	17.2%	17.2%	50th	252nd of 405
Diversity index	38.7	37.2	56.1	61.4	34th	246th of 405
Bachelor's degree or higher	21.7%	16.1%	25.1%	35.7%	25th	130th of 403
Average commuteStrength	21.3 min	18.9 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	19th	313th of 393
Work from home	6.8%	1.9%	5.9%	15.1%	15th	101st of 405
Residents under 18	16.9%	23.3%	23.3%	22%	14th	338th of 405
Self-employed workers	6.1%	5.3%	9.4%	10%	10th	298th of 405
Veterans	1.9%	2.9%	6.8%	6.2%	6th	357th of 405
Per capita incomeWeakness	$22,364	$21,927	$31,549	$44,673	5th	304th of 405
Median gross rent	$705	$623	$954	$1,413	3rd	225th of 319
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$25,600	$26,915	$40,605	$49,666	2nd	361st of 403
Population	1,000	3,872	2,946,779	334,922,499	1st	325th of 405
Population density	8/sq mi	9/sq mi	63/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	383rd of 405
Median household incomeWeakness	$31,385	$40,000	$56,447	$80,734	1st	345th of 376
Median home value	$81,300	$98,000	$169,800	$332,700	1st	320th of 372
Broadband accessWeakness	50.8%	48.6%	84.1%	91%	1st	380th of 397
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.2%	2.4%	14.1%	1st	377th of 405
Tech workers	0%	0%	1.4%	3.8%	1st	362nd of 405

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

15%

5–17

19%

18–24

25–34

21%

35–44

45–54

16%

55–64

11%

65–74

75+

Median age

39.2

Under 18

16.9%

65 and over

16.5%

Race and ethnicity

White24%
Black75%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial1%

Diversity index

38.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

94.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 431
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 49.4%
Married couples: 20.6%
Living alone: 50.6%
Veterans (of adults): 1.9%
Male / female: 59% / 41%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

34%

$25–50k

29%

$50–75k

17%

$75–100k

$100–150k

10%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

38721

$31,385

Sharkey Co.

$40,000

Mississippi

$56,447

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$22,364

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

41.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

5.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.522

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

38721

$81,300

Sharkey Co.

$98,000

Mississippi

$169,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

38721

$705

Sharkey Co.

$623

Mississippi

$954

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

53%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

40%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 475
Owner-occupied: 69.1%
Vacant: 9.3%
Median year built: 1979
Median rooms: 5.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 86.2%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 24.6%
Home value to income: 2.6× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

86%

Carpooled

Transit

0.3%

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

29%

10–19

42%

20–29

30–44

45–59

11%

60+

10%

Average commute

21.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

15.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

54.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

27%

Healthcare

16%

Farming, fishing and forestry

15%

Education

10%

Police and fire

Office and admin

Sales

Food service

Management

Legal and social services

Construction and repair

Engineering and science

0.8%

Production

0.8%

Business and finance

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Cleaning and personal care

Industries

Education

18%

Agriculture and mining

17%

Health care and social assistance

15%

Public administration

11%

Wholesale

Retail

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Finance, insurance and real estate

Professional and technical services

Manufacturing

Information

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Admin, support and management

Other services

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$25,600

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

6.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

35%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.8%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	38721	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$52,188	$74,888
Service	$9,167	$26,804
Sales and office	$37,750	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$20,709	$49,199
Production and transportation	$26,000	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

20%

High school

39%

Some college

15%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

13%

High school graduate or higher: 80%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 13.3%
Households with broadband: 50.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 34.6%
No internet access: 19.5%
Without health insurance: 17.2%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Anguilla
State: Mississippi
County: Sharkey County
Center point: 32.9704° N, 90.7521° W
Land area: 126 sq mi
Water area: 0.7 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 38721

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
39097	Louise, MS	8.5 mi	483	$21,622	—
39061	Delta City, MS	8.7 mi	0	—	—
38765	Panther Burn, MS	9.7 mi	128	$67,344	—
39115	Midnight, MS	12 mi	138	—	$57,000
39159	Rolling Fork, MS	14 mi	2,888	$45,995	$110,700
38748	Hollandale, MS	15 mi	3,192	$44,615	$83,900
39054	Cary, MS	16 mi	337	—	$51,400
39088	Holly Bluff, MS	16 mi	21	—	—
39194	Yazoo City, MS	16 mi	18,714	$32,260	$130,200
38745	Grace, MS	17 mi	74	—	—
39166	Silver City, MS	17 mi	542	$58,833	$144,300
38744	Glen Allan, MS	18 mi	512	$22,547	$140,700

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Questions about 38721

What city is zip code 38721?

38721 is assigned to Anguilla, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 38721 in?

38721 is in Sharkey County, Mississippi.

What is the population of 38721?

About 1,000 people live in 38721, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 38721 in?

38721 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 38721?

The median household income in 38721 is $31,385.

What zip codes are near 38721?

The closest zip codes to 38721 are 39097, 39061, 38765, 39115, 39159.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 38721, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.