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Baldwyn, MS
City in Lee County, Mississippi. ZIP codes: 38824.
Population
3,138
Land area
11.6sq mi
People per sq mi
271
ZIP codes
1
Baldwyn and its ZIP codes
Baldwyn at a glance
- Baldwyn is about 4.3 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $43,841 a year, 22% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $98,600 (42% below Mississippi) and median rent is $635 a month.
Local data for Baldwyn, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Baldwyn, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,841
Poverty rate
21.8%
Median home value
$98,600
Median rent
$635/mo
Homeownership
70.3%
Bachelor's or higher
16.1%
Median age
42.1
Average commute
20.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (380), Chinese Americans (31), German Americans (29).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lee County. PPP loans are for Baldwyn.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,348
52,044 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,315
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$571M
FY 2026, $6,856 per person
PPP loans
$7.8M
404 loans, 1,040 jobs reported
How people get to work
Baldwyn, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.3%
- Carpooled11.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home1.9%
Average one-way commute: 20.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Baldwyn, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
767
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
241
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 29°F
60.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Baldwyn, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.7%
U.S. 33.3% +11.4 pts
Diabetes
19.0%
U.S. 12.1% +6.9 pts
Smoking
21.1%
U.S. 12.8% +8.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.8%
U.S. 11.1% +2.7 pts
ZIP codes in Baldwyn
1 in or overlapping Baldwyn. Population shown
Cities near Baldwyn
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GuntownTown | 4.1 mi | 6.4 |
| WheelerCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 1.9 |
| SaltilloCity | 8.7 mi | 9.5 |
| MariettaTown | 9.7 mi | 1.8 |
| KirkvilleCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 3.5 |
| BoonevilleCity | 12 mi | 25.8 |
| New SiteCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| JumpertownTown | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| DumasTown | 15 mi | 3.9 |
| ShermanTown | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| MantachieTown | 15 mi | 4.3 |
| Blue SpringsVillage | 15 mi | 4.5 |
| TupeloCity | 17 mi | 64.4 |
| MoorevilleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.8 |
| RienziTown | 19 mi | 1 |
| PlantersvilleTown | 20 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Baldwyn, MS in?
- Baldwyn is in Lee County, Mississippi.
- What ZIP codes are in Baldwyn, MS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Baldwyn include 38824.
- What is the population of Baldwyn, MS?
- About 3,138 people live in Baldwyn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Baldwyn?
- Nearby places include Guntown (4.1 mi), Wheeler (6.2 mi), Saltillo (8.7 mi), Marietta (9.7 mi), Kirkville (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023