Zip code 38824: Baldwyn, Mississippi

Q: What city is zip code 38824?

38824 is assigned to Baldwyn, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 38824 in?

38824 is mostly in Prentiss County, but it extends into 4 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 38824?

About 8,244 people live in 38824, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 38824?

The median household income in 38824 is $48,151.

Q: What zip codes are near 38824?

The closest zip codes to 38824 are 38849, 38880, 38866, 38829, 38856.

Residential delivery areaPrentiss CountyCentral Time

Population

8,244

Median household income

$48K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$105K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$627/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

40.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

147 sq mi

56 people/sq mi

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

About 38824

38824 is a small-town zip code in Baldwyn, Mississippi (Prentiss County), covering 147 sq mi of land. About 8,244 people live here, or 56 per square mile. The median resident is 40.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $48,151 a year, 40% below the national median of $80,734. 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $104,700, or 2.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 81% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $627 a month.

14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 25 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; transportation and moving goods; and management.

How 38824 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy14.3%
85th
U.S. 10.1% · MS 14.6%238th of 397 in MS
Poverty rate19.7%
84th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MS 18.9%204th of 398 in MS
Residents under 1826.4%
83rd
U.S. 22% · MS 23.3%98th of 405 in MS
Homeownership rate80.5%
80th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · MS 70%159th of 397 in MS
Median age40.4
60th
U.S. 38.9 · MS 38.6172nd of 405 in MS
Income inequality (Gini)0.447
60th
U.S. 0.483 · MS 0.482202nd of 393 in MS
Uninsured rate8%
59th
U.S. 8.4% · MS 11%306th of 403 in MS
Government workers14.8%
58th
U.S. 14.5% · MS 18.5%272nd of 405 in MS
Residents 65 and older17.1%
54th
U.S. 17.2% · MS 17.2%224th of 405 in MS
Self-employed workers9.5%
53rd
U.S. 10% · MS 9.4%165th of 405 in MS
Diversity index47.9
48th
U.S. 61.4 · MS 56.1173rd of 405 in MS
Average commute25 min
43rd
U.S. 26.4 min · MS 25.6 min241st of 393 in MS
Rent-burdened renters44.3%
27th
U.S. 51.1% · MS 51.3%211th of 377 in MS
Unemployment rate3.6%
26th
U.S. 5.2% · MS 5.8%261st of 405 in MS
Veterans3.9%
25th
U.S. 6.2% · MS 6.8%287th of 405 in MS
Healthcare workers7.2%
18th
U.S. 9.7% · MS 11.1%280th of 405 in MS
Median earnings per worker$37,601
16th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MS $40,605213th of 403 in MS
Tech workers1.1%
15th
U.S. 3.8% · MS 1.4%125th of 405 in MS
Work from home6.5%
14th
U.S. 15.1% · MS 5.9%107th of 405 in MS
Population8,244
13th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MS 2,946,779114th of 405 in MS
Per capita income$25,783
10th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MS $31,549248th of 405 in MS
Foreign-born residents1.7%
10th
U.S. 14.1% · MS 2.4%126th of 405 in MS
Population density56/sq mi
8th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MS 63/sq mi142nd of 405 in MS
Bachelor's degree or higher14.1%
8th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MS 25.1%264th of 403 in MS
Median household income$48,151
7th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MS $56,447206th of 376 in MS
Broadband access82.2%
7th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MS 84.1%158th of 397 in MS
Median home value$104,700
3rd
U.S. $332,700 · MS $169,800225th of 372 in MS
Median gross rent$627
2nd
U.S. $1,413 · MS $954264th of 319 in MS

Measure	38824	Prentiss	MS	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MS
Housing vacancy	14.3%	13.2%	14.6%	10.1%	85th	238th of 397
Poverty rateWeakness	19.7%	16.8%	18.9%	12.5%	84th	204th of 398
Residents under 18	26.4%	22.2%	23.3%	22%	83rd	98th of 405
Homeownership rateStrength	80.5%	77.5%	70%	65.2%	80th	159th of 397
Median age	40.4	38.1	38.6	38.9	60th	172nd of 405
Income inequality (Gini)	0.447	0.479	0.482	0.483	60th	202nd of 393
Uninsured rate	8%	7.8%	11%	8.4%	59th	306th of 403
Government workers	14.8%	13.6%	18.5%	14.5%	58th	272nd of 405
Residents 65 and older	17.1%	17.5%	17.2%	17.2%	54th	224th of 405
Self-employed workers	9.5%	11.2%	9.4%	10%	53rd	165th of 405
Diversity index	47.9	34.9	56.1	61.4	48th	173rd of 405
Average commute	25 min	24.5 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	43rd	241st of 393
Rent-burdened renters	44.3%	30.3%	51.3%	51.1%	27th	211th of 377
Unemployment rate	3.6%	3.5%	5.8%	5.2%	26th	261st of 405
Veterans	3.9%	5.6%	6.8%	6.2%	25th	287th of 405
Healthcare workers	7.2%	9.7%	11.1%	9.7%	18th	280th of 405
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$37,601	$41,220	$40,605	$49,666	16th	213th of 403
Tech workers	1.1%	1.5%	1.4%	3.8%	15th	125th of 405
Work from home	6.5%	2.6%	5.9%	15.1%	14th	107th of 405
Population	8,244	25,184	2,946,779	334,922,499	13th	114th of 405
Per capita incomeWeakness	$25,783	$28,808	$31,549	$44,673	10th	248th of 405
Foreign-born residents	1.7%	0.8%	2.4%	14.1%	10th	126th of 405
Population density	56/sq mi	61/sq mi	63/sq mi	95/sq mi	8th	142nd of 405
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	14.1%	19.7%	25.1%	35.7%	8th	264th of 403
Median household incomeWeakness	$48,151	$49,724	$56,447	$80,734	7th	206th of 376
Broadband accessWeakness	82.2%	80.3%	84.1%	91%	7th	158th of 397
Median home value	$104,700	$122,500	$169,800	$332,700	3rd	225th of 372
Median gross rent	$627	$637	$954	$1,413	2nd	264th of 319

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

20%

5–17

18–24

10%

25–34

12%

35–44

15%

45–54

11%

55–64

10%

65–74

75+

Median age

40.4

Under 18

26.4%

65 and over

17.1%

Race and ethnicity

White69%
Black22%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
Native American0.2%
Pacific Islander0%
Other3%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

47.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.7%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

76.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

95%

Spanish

0.2%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.5%

Other

0.4%

Households

Households: 3,250
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 65.2%
Married couples: 45.4%
Living alone: 26.5%
Veterans (of adults): 3.9%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

26%

$25–50k

29%

$50–75k

10%

$75–100k

14%

$100–150k

13%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

38824

$48,151

Prentiss Co.

$49,724

Mississippi

$56,447

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$25,783

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

19.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

8.6%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.447

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

38824

$104,700

Prentiss Co.

$122,500

Mississippi

$169,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

38824

$627

Prentiss Co.

$637

Mississippi

$954

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

70%

2–4 units

5–19 units

0.4%

20+ units

Mobile home

25%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 3,792
Owner-occupied: 80.5%
Vacant: 14.3%
Median year built: 1987
Median rooms: 5.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 44.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 24.7%
Home value to income: 2.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

82%

Carpooled

11%

Transit

Walked

0.4%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.4%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

14%

10–19

31%

20–29

22%

30–44

24%

45–59

60+

Average commute

25 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

58.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

18%

Transportation and moving

13%

Management

12%

Office and admin

12%

Education

Healthcare

Sales

Construction and repair

Cleaning and personal care

Food service

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

0.5%

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

34%

Health care and social assistance

11%

Education

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Retail

Admin, support and management

Construction

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Restaurants and hotels

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

Public administration

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$37,601

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

9.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

14.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

7.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	38824	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$49,375	$74,888
Service	$11,432	$26,804
Sales and office	$35,625	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$34,583	$49,199
Production and transportation	$40,831	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

17%

High school

36%

Some college

24%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 82.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.2%
Households with broadband: 82.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 60.4%
No internet access: 8.6%
Without health insurance: 8%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Baldwyn
State: Mississippi
County: Prentiss County
Center point: 34.5193° N, 88.6410° W
Land area: 147 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

38824 spans 5 counties

Prentiss County47% of land
Lee County25% of land
Union County14% of land
Itawamba County8% of land
Tippah County6% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Baldwyn7% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 38824

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
38849	Guntown, MS	5.1 mi	5,792	$76,019	$152,000
38880	Wheeler, MS · PO box	7.3 mi	—	—	—
38866	Saltillo, MS	11 mi	12,429	$78,791	$221,100
38829	Booneville, MS	11 mi	18,605	$51,859	$127,300
38856	Marietta, MS	11 mi	1,221	$66,686	$135,700
38625	Dumas, MS	13 mi	1,261	$43,906	$118,300
38828	Blue Springs, MS	14 mi	5,120	$65,025	$158,900
38859	New Site, MS	16 mi	475	$41,389	$136,200
38869	Sherman, MS	16 mi	259	$62,955	$137,500
38855	Mantachie, MS	16 mi	5,747	$68,307	$153,400
38804	Tupelo, MS	17 mi	16,693	$64,420	$219,700
38857	Mooreville, MS	17 mi	4,132	$93,021	$190,000

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Questions about 38824

What city is zip code 38824?

38824 is assigned to Baldwyn, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 38824 in?

38824 is mostly in Prentiss County, but it extends into 4 other counties.

What is the population of 38824?

About 8,244 people live in 38824, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 38824 in?

38824 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 38824?

The median household income in 38824 is $48,151.

What zip codes are near 38824?

The closest zip codes to 38824 are 38849, 38880, 38866, 38829, 38856.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 38824, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.