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Lamar, MS
Census-designated place in Benton County, Mississippi. ZIP codes: 38642.
Population
0
Land area
0.6sq mi
ZIP codes
1
Lamar and its ZIP codes
Local data for Lamar, MS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Benton County. PPP loans are for Lamar.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,207
1,065 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,176
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$55.04M
FY 2026, $7,199 per person
PPP loans
$4.17M
187 loans, 420 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Lamar, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
242
Countywide, mostly heat
Flood insurance policies
6
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 29°F
55.5 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Lamar
1 in or overlapping Lamar. Population shown
Cities near Lamar
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Snow Lake ShoresTown | 7.5 mi | 0.7 |
| AshlandTown | 9.5 mi | 1.8 |
| La Grange, TNTown | 10 mi | 2 |
| Moscow, TNCity | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| Grand Junction, TNCity | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| Holly SpringsCity | 12 mi | 12.8 |
| Mount PleasantCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| Red BanksCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| Saulsbury, TNTown | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| Rossville, TNTown | 16 mi | 6.4 |
| Williston, TNCity | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| VictoriaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 7.4 |
| Potts CampTown | 18 mi | 1 |
| Piperton, TNCity | 19 mi | 27.2 |
| Hickory Valley, TNTown | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| WaterfordCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lamar, MS in?
- Lamar is in Benton County, Mississippi.
- What ZIP codes are in Lamar, MS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lamar include 38642.
- What is the population of Lamar, MS?
- About 0 people live in Lamar, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lamar?
- Nearby places include Snow Lake Shores (7.5 mi), Ashland (9.5 mi), La Grange, TN (10 mi), Moscow, TN (11 mi), Grand Junction, TN (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023