38824 ZIP Code — Baldwyn, MS

Lee County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38824 is located in Baldwyn, Mississippi, within Lee County. It covers approximately 146.79 square miles and serves a population of 8,250 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38824

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $96,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $47,411. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 38824 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

8,250

population

146.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38824 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38824

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38824. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Baldwyn	Acceptable
Baldwyn	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38849 Guntown (5.9 mi) 38829 Booneville (9.6 mi) 38866 Saltillo (10.1 mi) 38856 Marietta (11.4 mi) 38625 Dumas (11.7 mi) 38828 Blue Springs (14 mi) 38828 Blue Springs (14 mi) 38855 Mantachie (15.2 mi) 38804 Tupelo (15.8 mi) 38857 Mooreville (16.6 mi) 38865 Rienzi (18.4 mi) 38826 Belden (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	8,250
Population density	56 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	146.79 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	34.5155
Longitude	-88.6539
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	662

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.3%	47.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	24.4%	32.1%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	17.1%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.3%	3.7%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

8,250

Population

People per sq mi

40.6

Median age

$47,411

Median household income

$24,267

Per capita income

$96,900

Median home value

$676

Median monthly rent

80.6%

Home ownership

18.2%

Poverty rate

7.5%

Unemployment

3,139

Housing units

14.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

230

Under 5

243

369

5–9

390

292

10–14

308

271

15–19

286

248

20–24

263

364

25–34

386

516

35–44

547

575

45–54

608

245

55–59

259

208

60–64

221

420

65–74

445

203

75–84

215

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,113	25.6%
18 and over	6,137	74.4%
65 and over	1,421	17.2%
Median age	40.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 66.2%

Black or African American 18.7%

Two or more races 6.1%

Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

Other race 2.4%

Asian 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,759	66.2%
Black or African American	1,623	18.7%
Two or more races	530	6.1%
Hispanic or Latino	450	5.2%
Other race	209	2.4%
Asian	116	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	13	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.3%	47.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	24.4%	32.1%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	17.1%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.3%	3.7%	3.4%

Under $10k 9.8%

$10k–$15k 6.9%

$15k–$25k 10.4%

$25k–$35k 10.0%

$35k–$50k 15.7%

$50k–$75k 14.2%

$75k–$100k 16.2%

$100k–$150k 10.3%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.8%
$10k–$15k	6.9%
$15k–$25k	10.4%
$25k–$35k	10.0%
$35k–$50k	15.7%
$50k–$75k	14.2%
$75k–$100k	16.2%
$100k–$150k	10.3%
$150k–$200k	4.1%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$47,411

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.4%

$50k–$100k 27.3%

$100k–$150k 14.0%

$150k–$200k 15.4%

$200k–$300k 12.7%

$300k–$500k 4.5%

$1M+ 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$96,900
Median rent / month	$676
Owner occupied	80.6%
Renter occupied	19.4%
Vacant	16.0%
Single-family detached	69.4%
Large apartment buildings	1.0%
Mobile homes	25.3%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	6.6%
2000–2009	12.5%
1990–1999	23.5%
1980–1989	19.0%
1970–1979	13.1%
1960–1969	10.1%
1950–1959	6.0%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	5.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	22.3%
3 bedrooms	54.3%
4 bedrooms	14.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	30.1%
2 vehicles	36.8%
3 or more	27.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	45.5%
Electricity	45.2%
Propane / LP gas	8.6%
Wood	0.5%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,539	48.9%
Cohabiting couple	248	7.9%
Male householder, no spouse	393	12.5%
Female householder, no spouse	970	30.8%
Households with children under 18	1,134	36.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,075	34.1%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.4%	19.7%
Married	53.2%	46.2%
Separated	1.0%	3.3%
Widowed	3.9%	11.1%
Divorced	12.5%	19.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 13.4%

HS graduate 35.7%

Some college, no degree 22.9%

Associate's degree 9.2%

Bachelor's degree 10.2%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.3%
Bachelor's or higher	14.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	55	2.9%
Kindergarten	167	8.7%
Elementary school	878	45.9%
High school	494	25.8%
College / grad school	320	16.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 35.8%

Education & healthcare 15.8%

Professional & management 7.4%

Transportation & utilities 7.0%

Finance & real estate 7.0%

Retail trade 6.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Construction 4.6%

Wholesale trade 4.2%

Other services 3.5%

Public administration 3.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.9%
Service	14.4%
Sales & office	20.7%
Natural resources & construction	4.5%
Production & transportation	33.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.2%
Government	14.7%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.0%
Carpool	12.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.0%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.5

Poverty

All people 18.2%

Under 18 years 18.6%

18 and over 18.1%

Married-couple families 5.3%

Female-led households 46.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.6%
Retirement income	20.1%
Supplemental Security	7.5%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.1%
High blood pressure	44.6%
High cholesterol	38.5%
Diabetes	13.9%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	32.2%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.6%
Binge drinking	13.0%
No physical activity	32.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	22.9%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	20.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	51.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	21.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	164	2.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.6%
Under 18	6.4%
18–64 years	17.8%
65 and over	59.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.5%
Public insurance	44.0%
No insurance	10.5%
Uninsured under 19	3.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,777	94.3%
Spanish	62	0.8%
Other Indo-European	5	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	24	0.3%
Other languages	33	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,110	98.3%
Born in same state	7,840	95.0%
Born in different state	6,369	77.2%
Foreign born	270	3.3%
Naturalized citizen	140	1.7%
Not a US citizen	78	55.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,074	13%
Italian	882	10.7%
French	484	5.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	141	1.7%
Dutch	12	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.2%
Internet access	88.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38824

What city is ZIP code 38824 in?

ZIP code 38824 is primarily assigned to Baldwyn, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38824 in?

ZIP code 38824 falls within Prentiss County, Mississippi.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38824?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38824?

18% of residents in ZIP code 38824 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 38824 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 38824 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 38824 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 38824 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 38824 in?

ZIP code 38824 observes the CST timezone.