38821 ZIP Code
Amory, Mississippi
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 38821 |
| City/Town: | Amory |
| County: | Monroe |
| State: | Mississippi |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 12,222 |
| Median Household Income: | $57,206 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,715 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,843 |
| Median Home Value: | $153,300 |
| Land Area: | 138.6 sq miles
359.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.0 sq miles
5.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.9738, -88.4377 |
Population Information (38821 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 12,222 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,818 | 47.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,404 | 52.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 582 | 4.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 745 | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 849 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 701 | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 902 | 7.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,170 | 9.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,398 | 11.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,712 | 14.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 506 | 4.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,129 | 9.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,424 | 11.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 749 | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 355 | 2.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (38821 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $153,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $751 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,843 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,992 | 85.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 851 | 14.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,759 | 75.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,233 | 24.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (38821 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,443 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 491 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 517 | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,265 | 38.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,722 | 20.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 776 | 9.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,029 | 12.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 643 | 7.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 19.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (38821 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $57,206 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $75,106 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $77,741 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,715 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (38821 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,700 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,406 | 95.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 287 | 5.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,104 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,401 | 81.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 612 | 11.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 393 | 7.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (38821 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,883 | 80.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,955 | 16.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 13 | 0.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 0 | 0.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 371 | 3.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 79 | 0.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 309 | 2.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 270 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 39 | 0.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (38821 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 274 | 5.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 202 | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 708 | 14.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 486 | 9.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 535 | 10.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 809 | 16.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 525 | 10.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 860 | 17.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 384 | 7.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 209 | 4.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (38821 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,706 | 87.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 179 | 3.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 5 | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 453 | 8.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (38821 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 23 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 238 | 4.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,532 | 28.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 93 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 521 | 9.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 256 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 54 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 126 | 2.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 342 | 6.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,113 | 20.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 635 | 11.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 281 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 192 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (38821 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (38821 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 10,948 | 89.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,575 | 62.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,441 | 36.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,005 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (38821 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,526 | 70.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,915 | 38.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,232 | 24.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 241 | 4.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 227 | 4.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 607 | 12.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (38821 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,448 | 76.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2 | 0.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 480 | 8.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 240 | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 141 | 2.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 11 | 0.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 521 | 8.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (38821 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 21 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 709 | 12.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 569 | 9.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 784 | 13.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 686 | 11.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,169 | 20.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 565 | 9.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 664 | 11.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 375 | 6.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 301 | 5.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (38821 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 73 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 436 | 7.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,352 | 23.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,038 | 52.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 869 | 14.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 75 | 1.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (38821 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,710 | 34.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 358 | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,902 | 58.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 7 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 15 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (38821 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 191 | 3.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,422 | 28.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,098 | 42.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,281 | 25.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (38821 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 254 | 6.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 898 | 23.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 646 | 17.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 850 | 22.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 485 | 12.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 504 | 13.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 83 | 2.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 39 | 1.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (38821 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,067 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $429 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $751 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.46 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.19 | 2.38 |
Households (38821 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,992 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,722 | 54.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 850 | 17.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 634 | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,274 | 25.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,513 | 30.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,619 | 32.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.39 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.86 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (38821 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,737 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,317 | 27.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,872 | 60.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 141 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 375 | 7.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,161 | 24.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (38821 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,951 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 228 | 7.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 271 | 9.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,301 | 44.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 724 | 24.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 427 | 14.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (38821 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,434 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 632 | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 11,953 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,446 | 12.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 81 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 642 | 44.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 723 | 50.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (38821 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 10,802 | 88.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,329 | 10.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,024 | 77.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 305 | 22.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 64 | 4.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (38821 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,131 | 99.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 16 | 0.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 91 | 568.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 91 | 568.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 91 | 568.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 81 | 506.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (38821 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,640 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,414 | 98.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 226 | 1.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 203 | 1.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 17 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 6 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (38821 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,992 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,546 | 91.1% | 89.4% |
Amory, MS38821