38949 ZIP Code — Paris, MS

Lafayette County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38949 is located in Paris, Mississippi, within Lafayette County. It covers approximately 11.35 square miles and serves a population of 298 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38949

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $183,300.

Median household income is $61,379. 33% 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. Remote work is prevalent — 20% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 38949 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

298

population

11.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38949 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38949

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38949. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Paris	Acceptable
Paris	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38675 Oxford (2.7 mi) 38864 Randolph (8.1 mi) 38915 Bruce (12.1 mi) 38655 Oxford (12.9 mi) 38871 Thaxton (14.4 mi) 38965 Water Valley (15.2 mi) 38951 Pittsboro (16.1 mi) 38673 Taylor (16.8 mi) 38863 Pontotoc (18.6 mi) 38627 Etta (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	298
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	11.35 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	34.1941
Longitude	-89.3574
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	21.9%	46.1%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	63.8%	29.2%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	18.9%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.8%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

298

Population

People per sq mi

59.5

Median age

$61,379

Median household income

$42,842

Per capita income

$183,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

156

Housing units

18.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	35	11.7%
18 and over	263	88.3%
65 and over	90	30.2%
Median age	59.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	298	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.9%	46.1%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	63.8%	29.2%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	18.9%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.8%	3.4%

$50k–$75k 66.7%

$75k–$100k 24.4%

$100k–$150k 9.0%

Range	% of households
$50k–$75k	66.7%
$75k–$100k	24.4%
$100k–$150k	9.0%
Median income	$61,379

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 24.4%

$100k–$150k 23.7%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k–$300k 37.2%

$500k–$1M 9.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$183,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	75.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.4%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.91

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.0%
2000–2009	24.4%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	42.9%
1970–1979	23.7%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	46.2%
3 bedrooms	53.8%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	42.9%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	57.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.8%
Electricity	37.2%
Propane / LP gas	57.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	89	57.1%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	9	5.8%
Female householder, no spouse	58	37.2%
Households with children under 18	38	24.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	51	32.7%
Average household size	1.91

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	0.0%
Married	91.0%	64.4%
Separated	9.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	35.6%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 32.3%

Some college, no degree 49.4%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 18.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	18.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	35	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 74.9%

Transportation & utilities 20.3%

Manufacturing 4.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	64.2%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	31.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	4.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.6%
Government	36.4%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	61.5%
Carpool	18.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	20.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.7%
Retirement income	32.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.4%
High blood pressure	37.2%
High cholesterol	37.3%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.0%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	20.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.5%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	13.6%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	8.9%
No health insurance	12.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.0%
Visited dentist	69.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	10.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	9	3.4%

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

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.8%
Public insurance	30.2%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	298	100.0%
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)	298	100.0%
Born in same state	298	100.0%
Born in different state	217	72.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	107	35.9%
French	106	35.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	58	19.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	52.3%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38949

What city is ZIP code 38949 in?

ZIP code 38949 is primarily assigned to Paris, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38949 in?

ZIP code 38949 falls within Lafayette County, Mississippi.

Does ZIP code 38949 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 38949 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38949?

The median home value in ZIP code 38949 is $183,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 38949?

ZIP code 38949 has an estimated population of 298 residents, with a density of 26 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 38949?

The median household income in ZIP code 38949 is $61,379, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 38949 in?

ZIP code 38949 observes the CST timezone.