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ZIP Code 38642
Lamar, MS, Benton County
Population
2,126
Land area
75.3sq mi
People per sq mi
28
City
Lamar
ZIP 38642 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 38642 at a glance
- ZIP 38642 (Lamar) is 55% less dense than Mississippi as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $59,388 a year, 5% more than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $143,200 (16% below Mississippi) and median rent is $684 a month.
Local data for ZIP 38642
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 38642, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,388
Poverty rate
12.6%
Median home value
$143,200
Median rent
$684/mo
Homeownership
78.4%
Bachelor's or higher
14.2%
Median age
35.1
Average commute
30.9 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
15
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
62
$1.89M annual payroll
PPP loans
$4.17M
187 loans
Campaign donations
$628
0% D, 56% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 38642, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 38642, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.2%
U.S. 33.3% +8.9 pts
Diabetes
17.2%
U.S. 12.1% +5.1 pts
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.2%
U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts
Cities in ZIP 38642
ZIP codes near 38642
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 38647Lamar | 4.8 mi | 66.7 |
| 38046La Grange | 9.9 mi | 0.1 |
| 38603Ashland | 11 mi | 136.7 |
| 38057Moscow | 11 mi | 106.3 |
| 38635Holly Springs | 11 mi | 343.3 |
| 38039Grand Junction | 13 mi | 67.3 |
| 38661Red Banks | 14 mi | 30.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 38642?
- ZIP code 38642 is in Lamar, MS (Benton County).
- What county is ZIP code 38642 in?
- ZIP code 38642 is mostly in Benton County, Mississippi.
- How many people live in ZIP code 38642?
- About 2,126 people live in the 38642 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.