38721 ZIP Code — Anguilla, MS

Sharkey County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38721 is located in Anguilla, Mississippi, within Sharkey County. It covers approximately 126.26 square miles and serves a population of 851 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38721

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $79,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

The gap between median ($34,265) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 35% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (50%), diabetes (19%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 38721 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

851

population

126.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38721 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38721

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38721. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Anguilla	Acceptable
Anguilla	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39097 Louise (12.2 mi) 38748 Hollandale (12.3 mi) 39088 Holly Bluff (14.1 mi) 38744 Glen Allan (15.8 mi) 39054 Cary (16 mi) 38731 Chatham (17.5 mi) 38754 Isola (17.9 mi) 39166 Silver City (18.9 mi) 38701 Greenville (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	851
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	126.26 sq mi
Water area	0.70 sq mi
Latitude	33.0239
Longitude	-90.7856
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	662

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.1%	57.6%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	22.5%	27.9%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	15.1%	12.6%	15.3%
Over $200k	3.3%	2.0%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

851

Population

People per sq mi

43.2

Median age

$34,265

Median household income

$27,161

Per capita income

$79,600

Median home value

$657

Median monthly rent

63.8%

Home ownership

35.4%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

282

Housing units

22.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	161	18.9%
18 and over	690	81.1%
65 and over	151	17.7%
Median age	43.2 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 72.3%

White 26.4%

Two or more races 1.3%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	615	72.3%
White	225	26.4%
Two or more races	11	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.1%	57.6%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	22.5%	27.9%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	15.1%	12.6%	15.3%
Over $200k	3.3%	2.0%	3.4%

Under $10k 8.7%

$10k–$15k 7.9%

$15k–$25k 12.4%

$25k–$35k 23.5%

$35k–$50k 3.2%

$50k–$75k 12.7%

$75k–$100k 8.5%

$100k–$150k 16.4%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.7%
$10k–$15k	7.9%
$15k–$25k	12.4%
$25k–$35k	23.5%
$35k–$50k	3.2%
$50k–$75k	12.7%
$75k–$100k	8.5%
$100k–$150k	16.4%
$150k–$200k	3.2%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$34,265

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.2%

$50k–$100k 26.6%

$100k–$150k 18.7%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k–$300k 18.3%

$300k–$500k 4.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$79,600
Median rent / month	$657
Owner occupied	63.8%
Renter occupied	36.2%
Vacant	9.8%
Single-family detached	66.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.8%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.90

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.3%
2000–2009	3.1%
1990–1999	25.1%
1980–1989	7.9%
1970–1979	30.8%
1960–1969	7.6%
1950–1959	3.3%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	13.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	12.2%
3 bedrooms	63.2%
4 bedrooms	13.8%
5+ bedrooms	10.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.5%
1 vehicle	41.0%
2 vehicles	25.9%
3 or more	19.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	55.0%
Electricity	39.7%
Propane / LP gas	1.1%
Wood	4.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	122	32.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	63	16.7%
Female householder, no spouse	193	51.1%
Households with children under 18	87	23.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	133	35.2%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	56.5%	32.8%
Married	32.5%	34.3%
Separated	2.2%	3.9%
Widowed	0.0%	22.7%
Divorced	8.8%	6.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 10.1%

HS graduate 36.6%

Some college, no degree 24.9%

Associate's degree 5.9%

Bachelor's degree 8.6%

Graduate / professional 13.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.4%
Bachelor's or higher	22.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	3.2%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	80	42.6%
High school	54	28.7%
College / grad school	48	25.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.8%

Retail trade 17.4%

Public administration 11.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.1%

Manufacturing 6.4%

Wholesale trade 6.4%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Construction 2.7%

Professional & management 2.7%

Other services 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.0%

Transportation & utilities 2.0%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.9%
Service	19.9%
Sales & office	18.1%
Natural resources & construction	8.6%
Production & transportation	23.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	59.1%
Government	40.4%
Self-employed	0.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.9%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.7

Poverty

All people 35.4%

Under 18 years 65.8%

18 and over 28.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 58.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.7%
Retirement income	23.5%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	49.9%
High blood pressure	51.9%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	18.7%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	6.1%
Asthma	12.0%
Arthritis	33.3%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.6%
Binge drinking	10.7%
No physical activity	38.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.6%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	30.0%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	15.3%
No health insurance	24.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.1%
Visited dentist	43.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	28.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	34	4.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	20.4%
65 and over	29.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.8%
Public insurance	44.1%
No insurance	16.8%
Uninsured under 19	25.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	827	97.2%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	851	100.0%
Born in same state	851	100.0%
Born in different state	786	92.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	51	6%
Arab	42	4.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	34	4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.4%
Internet access	78.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38721

What city is ZIP code 38721 in?

ZIP code 38721 is primarily assigned to Anguilla, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38721 in?

ZIP code 38721 falls within Sharkey County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38721?

35% of residents in ZIP code 38721 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 38721 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 38721 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 38721?

Health data for ZIP code 38721 shows elevated rates of obesity (50%) and diabetes (19%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38721?

The median home value in ZIP code 38721 is $79,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 38721 in?

ZIP code 38721 observes the CST timezone.