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Quitman County
Lambert, MS
38643
38643 ZIP Code — Lambert, MS
Quitman County, Mississippi
ZIP code 38643 is located in
Lambert ,
Mississippi ,
within Quitman County .
It covers approximately 154.80 square miles and serves a population of
1,338 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 662 .
About ZIP code 38643
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $53,600. Renters make up the majority at 58%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $26,625. Poverty affects 34% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (48%), diabetes (19%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 38643 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,338
Population density
9 / sq mi
State FIPS
28
County FIPS
119
Geography
Land area
154.80 sq mi
Water area
1.21 sq mi
Latitude
34.1474
Longitude
-90.2929
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
662
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
79.9%
71.6%
52.9%
$50k – $100k
14.7%
21.8%
28.4%
$100k – $200k
4.3%
6.3%
15.3%
Over $200k
1.1%
0.4%
3.4%
Demographics & statistics
$26,625
Median household income
10.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 156 11.7% 18 and over 1,182 88.3% 65 and over 259 19.4% Median age 48.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
80%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Group Count % Black or African American 1,070 80% White 228 17% Two or more races 34 2.5% American Indian / Alaska Native 6 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
79.9%
71.6%
52.9%
$50k – $100k
14.7%
21.8%
28.4%
$100k – $200k
4.3%
6.3%
15.3%
Over $200k
1.1%
0.4%
3.4%
Range % of households Under $10k 15.3% $10k–$15k 17.2% $15k–$25k 16.5% $25k–$35k 14.5% $35k–$50k 11.4% $50k–$75k 15.2% $75k–$100k 8.8% $100k–$150k 1.2% Median income $26,625
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $53,600 Median rent / month $575 Owner occupied 41.9% Renter occupied 58.1% Vacant 13.2% Single-family detached 74.9% Large apartment buildings 2.5% Mobile homes 5.4% Median rooms 5.7 Avg household size (owned) 1.75
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.5% 2000–2009 3.3% 1990–1999 14.2% 1980–1989 15.0% 1970–1979 18.6% 1960–1969 12.7% 1950–1959 23.8% 1940–1949 9.9% 1939 or earlier 1.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 9.3% 1 bedroom 3.0% 2 bedrooms 23.3% 3 bedrooms 51.6% 4 bedrooms 11.8% 5+ bedrooms 1.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 19.3% 1 vehicle 38.2% 2 vehicles 30.5% 3 or more 12.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 35.8% Electricity 50.5% Propane / LP gas 7.6% Wood 2.0% No fuel used 4.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 152 22.2% Cohabiting couple 21 3.1% Male householder, no spouse 237 34.6% Female householder, no spouse 275 40.1% Households with children under 18 65 9.5% Households with seniors (65+) 225 32.8% Average household size 1.85
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 47.7% 42.6% Married 28.7% 30.8% Separated 13.1% 5.5% Widowed 3.1% 13.9% Divorced 7.3% 7.2%
Education
Less than 9th grade
15.1%
Some HS, no diploma
21.3%
Some college, no degree
16.6%
Graduate / professional
1.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 63.6% Bachelor's or higher 10.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 7 5.9% Kindergarten 6 5.0% Elementary school 78 65.5% High school 18 15.1% College / grad school 10 8.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Public administration
29.7%
Education & healthcare
25.2%
Professional & management
12.7%
Transportation & utilities
4.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.1%
Agriculture & mining
2.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 25.2% Service 33.1% Sales & office 14.9% Natural resources & construction 4.6% Production & transportation 22.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 43.4% Government 49.6% Self-employed 7.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 77.3% Carpool 17.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 4.6% Other means 0.9% Avg commute (minutes) 30.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
12.5%
Female-led households
37.6%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 48.8% Retirement income 7.3% Supplemental Security 19.9% Cash public assistance 1.6% Food stamps / SNAP 23.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 47.9% High blood pressure 51.6% High cholesterol 36.0% Diabetes 18.7% Heart disease 8.8% Stroke 6.2% Asthma 12.2% Arthritis 33.0% Kidney disease 4.6% Pulmonary disease 10.6% Cancer 5.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 26.6% Binge drinking 10.7% No physical activity 39.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 39.0% Depression 21.0% Fair or poor health 31.1% Poor mental health 17.1% Poor physical health 15.7% No health insurance 25.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 81.5% Visited dentist 39.1% Cholesterol screening 87.5% Teeth loss 30.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 79 6.8%
Disability % Any disability 20.6% Under 18 3.8% 18–64 years 19.4% 65 and over 34.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 31.8% Public insurance 59.3% No insurance 19.7% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,303 97.4% 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) 1,332 99.6% Born in same state 1,332 99.6% Born in different state 1,190 88.9% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 6 0.4% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 95 7.1% French 68 5.1%
Ancestry Count % Dutch 7 0.5% Arab 2 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 51.2% Internet access 80.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38643
What city is ZIP code 38643 in?
ZIP code 38643 is primarily assigned to Lambert, Mississippi.
What county is ZIP code 38643 in?
ZIP code 38643 falls within Quitman County, Mississippi.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38643?
34% of residents in ZIP code 38643 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 38643 have a large retiree population?
49% of households in ZIP code 38643 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 38643?
10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 38643 mostly rentals?
58% of occupied units in ZIP code 38643 are renter-occupied.
What timezone is ZIP code 38643 in?
ZIP code 38643 observes the CST timezone.
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